Livingston County, MI

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2020 Population

190,832

0.568% 1-year growth

US Senator

Debbie Stabenow

Democratic Party

US Senator

Gary Peters

Democratic Party

2020 Median Age

43.7

0.46% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

5.26%

0.896% 1-year increase

2020 Median Household Income

$84,274

0.0629% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$256,100

3.64% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

97,455

0.327% 1-year decline

About

In 2020, Livingston County, MI had a population of 191k people with a median age of 43.7 and a median household income of $84,274. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Livingston County, MI grew from 189,754 to 190,832, a 0.568% increase and its median household income grew from $84,221 to $84,274, a 0.0629% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Livingston County, MI are White (Non-Hispanic) (94%), White (Hispanic) (1.97%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.53%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.01%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (0.574%).

None of the households in Livingston County, MI reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99.1% of the residents in Livingston County, MI are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Livingston County, MI are Cleary University (223 degrees awarded in 2020), Ross Medical Education Center-Brighton (49 degrees), and Brighton Institute of Cosmetology (33 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Livingston County, MI was $256,100, and the homeownership rate was 85.1%.

Most people in Livingston County, MI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 32.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Livingston County, MI was 2 cars per household.

Livingston County, MI borders Genesee County, MI, Ingham County, MI, Jackson County, MI, Oakland County, MI, Shiawassee County, MI, and Washtenaw County, MI.

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Population & Diversity

Livingston County, MI is home to a population of 191k people, from which 99.1% are citizens. As of 2020, 2.97% of Livingston County, MI residents were born outside of the country (5.66k people).

In 2020, there were 47.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (179k people) in Livingston County, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.76k White (Hispanic) and 2.91k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.1%

2020 Citizenship

99%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 99.1% of Livingston County, MI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Livingston County, MI was 99%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Livingston County, MI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Livingston County, MI

White (Non-Hispanic)
179k ± 174
White (Hispanic)
3.76k ± 223
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
2.91k ± 303

2.54%

Hispanic Population

4.85k people

2.54% of the people in Livingston County, MI are hispanic (4.85k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Livingston County, MI as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Michigan.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
78,782 ± 6,864 people
India
74,611 ± 6,681 people
Iraq
57,515 ± 5,871 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Michigan was Mexico, the natal country of 78,782 Michigan residents, followed by India with 74,611 and Iraq with 57,515.

Foreign-Born Population

2.97%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

5.66k people

2.88%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

5.46k people

As of 2020, 2.97% of Livingston County, MI residents (5.66k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Livingston County, MI was 2.88%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Livingston County, MI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
3,880 ± 272
Gulf War (2001-)
1,219 ± 179
Gulf War (1990s)
1,115 ± 197

Livingston County, MI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.18 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Livingston County, MI employs 97.5k people. The largest industries in Livingston County, MI are Manufacturing (17,430 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (13,109 people), and Retail Trade (11,289 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($81,795), Manufacturing ($75,206), and Public Administration ($67,350).

Males in Michigan have an average income that is 1.36 times higher than the average income of females, which is $50,905. The income inequality in Michigan (measured using the Gini index) is 0.471, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

97.5k

2020 Value

± 1,933

−0.327%

1 Year decline

± 2.64%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Livingston County, MI declined at a rate of −0.327%, from 97.8k employees to 97.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Livingston County, MI, are Management Occupations (12,957 people), Sales & Related Occupations (11,401 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (10,037 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Livingston County, MI.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Michigan.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Michigan (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

97.5k

2020 Value

± 1,933

−0.327%

1 Year decline

± 2.64%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Livingston County, MI declined at a rate of −0.327%, from 97.8k employees to 97.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Livingston County, MI, are Manufacturing (17,430 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (13,109 people), and Retail Trade (11,289 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Livingston County, MI, though some of these residents may live in Livingston County, MI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$60,125

Median earning men ± $1,653

$35,029

Median earning women ± $1,389

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Manufacturing ($85,401), Information ($76,685), and Public Administration ($74,219).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Public Administration ($58,836), Manufacturing ($48,930), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($48,304).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Michigan.

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Michigan. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Michigan.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

1,468
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
1,157
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services
1,137
Manufacturing

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$2.11M
Manufacturing
$734k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$366k
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Michigan to other states, or from other states to Michigan.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Michigan product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $193B, followed by Machinery ($56.5B) and Mixed freight ($49.6B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Michigan products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Michigan.

$638B

2020 Value in Michigan

$1.16T

Projected 2050 Value in Michigan

81.2% growth

In 2020, total outbound Michigan trade was $638B. This is expected to increase 81.2% to $1.16T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Michigan trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Michigan to other states, or from other states to Michigan.

Most Common Trade Partners

Ohio
$35.1B
Texas
$34.4B
Indiana
$29.5B

In 2020, the top outbound Michigan domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Ohio with $35.1B, followed by Texas with $34.4B and Indiana and $29.5B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Michigan shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Livingston County, MI went to Donald J. Trump with 60.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (37.9%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.19%).

Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters are the senators currently representing the state of Michigan. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Michigan is currently represented by 14 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (60.5%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (37.9%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.19%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Livingston County, MI for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senators Elections

US Senators from Michigan

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Michigan.

Debbie Stabenow

Senator from Michigan

Assumed office on January 3, 2001

Gary Peters

Senator from Michigan

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters are the senators currently representing Michigan.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Michigan over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives Elections

US Representatives from Michigan

Michigan is currently represented by 14 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Michigan have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2020, universities in Livingston County, MI awarded 305 degrees. The student population of Livingston County, MI in 2020 is skewed towards women, with 343 male students and 414 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Livingston County, MI are White (224 and 73.4%), followed by Unknown (50 and 16.4%), Black or African American (25 and 8.2%), and Hispanic or Latino (3 and 0.984%).

The largest universities in Livingston County, MI by number of degrees awarded are Cleary University (223 and 73.1%), Ross Medical Education Center-Brighton (49 and 16.1%), and Brighton Institute of Cosmetology (33 and 10.8%).

The most popular majors in Livingston County, MI are General Business Administration & Management (65 and 21.3%), Organizational Leadership (50 and 16.4%), and Medical Assistant (28 and 9.18%).

The median tuition cost in Livingston County, MI for private four year colleges is $21,630.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2020 in Livingston County, MI, the percentage of applicants admitted was 65.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 22.9%. The number of students enrolled in 2020 was 757 (45.3% men and 54.7% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2020 there were 757 students enrolled in Livingston County, MI, 45.3% men and 54.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 532 records, of which 57.3% were women and 42.7% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
51 degree-majors awarded
Organizational Leadership
27 degree-majors awarded
Accounting & Finance
13 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Livingston County, MI was General Business Administration & Management with 51 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Livingston County, MI according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Cleary University
223 degrees awarded
Ross Medical Education Center-Brighton
49 degrees awarded
Brighton Institute of Cosmetology
33 degrees awarded

In 2020, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Cleary University with 223 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2020, 123 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Livingston County, MI, which is 0.676 times less than the 182 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 224 degrees mean that there were 4.48 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Unknown, with 50 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($21,630) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2020.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($600) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2020.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,404) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Michigan.

Measure

In 2020, 0.713% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.711% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2020 were High School or Equivalent (2.28M), Some college (1.97M), and Bachelors Degree (1.34M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Livingston County, MI was $256,100 in 2020, which is 1.11 times larger than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $247,100 to $256,100, a 3.64% increase. The homeownership rate in Livingston County, MI is 85.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Livingston County, MI have an average commute time of 32.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Livingston County, MI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Livingston County, MI is $84,274. In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Livingston County, MI was Census Tract 7402 with a value of $130,417, followed by Census Tract 7442 and Census Tract 7429, with respective values of $128,854 and $127,218.

In 2021, 10.7% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Livingston County, MI. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 2.41%.

Housing

Property

$256,100

Median Property Value 2020

±$3,719

$62,039

Median Property Taxes

±$1,427

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Livingston County, MI the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Livingston County, MI compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

85.1%

Homeownership

2020

63.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 85.1% of the housing units in Livingston County, MI were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 85.4%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Livingston County, MI compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 7402
Census Tract 7442
Census Tract 7429

In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Livingston County, MI was Census Tract 7402 with a value of $130,417, followed by Census Tract 7442 and Census Tract 7429, with respective values of $128,854 and $127,218.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Livingston County, MI colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$84,274

Median Household Income

± $1,878

71.2k

Number of Households

± 1,312

In 2020, the median household income of the 71.2k households in Livingston County, MI grew to $84,274 from the previous year's value of $84,221.

The following chart displays the households in Livingston County, MI distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Livingston County, MI is from Michigan.

0.471

2020 Wage GINI in Michigan

0.475

2019 Wage GINI in Michigan

In 2020, the income inequality in Michigan was 0.471 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.801% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Michigan was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Michigan in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Michigan across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (85%)
Worked At Home (6.71%)
Carpooled (6.63%)

In 2020, 85% of workers in Livingston County, MI drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (6.71%) and those who carpooled to work (6.63%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

32.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Livingston County, MI have a longer commute time (32.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 2.86% of the workforce in Livingston County, MI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Livingston County, MI compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Livingston County, MI distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Livingston County, MI have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2021, 10.7% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Livingston County, MI. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 2.41%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

5.26% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Livingston County, MI (9.94k out of 189k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Livingston County, MI is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2021, 4.6% of the children was living in poverty in Livingston County, MI. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 4.1%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2021, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 117 in Livingston County, MI. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator grew 18.3 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

96.5% of the population of Livingston County, MI has health coverage, with 61.5% on employee plans, 8.38% on Medicaid, 14.2% on Medicare, 11.9% on non-group plans, and 0.524% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Michigan was $8,055 in 2014. This is a 4% increase from the previous year ($7,745).

Primary care physicians in Livingston County, MI see 1971 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.33% decrease from the previous year (2018 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1627 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 507 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.5% were men and 50.5% were women.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Michigan. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Michigan, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,971 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Livingston County, MI

Primary care physicians in Livingston County, MI see an average of 1,971 patients per year. This represents a 2.33% decrease from the previous year (2,018 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Livingston County, MI in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Community Mobility

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Michigan.

This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Michigan across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.7% under 18 years, 17.6% between 18 and 34 years, 42.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.5% were men and 50.5% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

3.53%

Uninsured

61.5%

Employer Coverage

8.38%

Medicaid

14.2%

Medicare

11.9%

Non-Group

0.524%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Livingston County, MI declined by 2.25% from 3.61% to 3.53%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Livingston County, MI changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2021, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 33 in Livingston County, MI.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Livingston County, MI.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2021, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 29.4% in Livingston County, MI.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Livingston County, MI.

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