County population in 2014: 185,596 (63% urban, 37% rural); it was 156,951 in 2000County owner-occupied with a mortgage or a loan houses and condos in 2010: 45,291 County owner-occupied free and clear houses and condos in 2010: 12,212 County owner-occupied houses and condos in 2000: 48,780 Renter-occupied apartments: 9,877 (it was 6,604 in 2000)
% of renters here:
12%
State:
28%
Land area: 568 sq. mi.
Water area: 17.0 sq. mi.
Population density: 327 people per square mile (high).
Mar. 2016 cost of living index in Livingston County: 89.7 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Industries providing employment: Professional, scientific, management, administrative, and waste management services (28.3%), Finance, insurance, real estate, and rental and leasing (14.1%), Educational, health and social services (12.8%).
Estimated median household income in 2015: $76,455 ($67,400 in 1999)
This county:
$76,455
Michigan:
$51,084
Median contract rent in 2015 for apartments: $812 (lower quartile is $609, upper quartile is $1,017)
This county:
$812
State:
$660
Estimated median house or condo value in 2015: $224,300 (it was $185,900 in 2000)
Livingston:
$224,300
Michigan:
$137,500
Lower value quartile - upper value quartile: $161,000 - $295,800 Median monthly housing costs for homes and condos with a mortgage: $1,493 Median monthly housing costs for units without a mortgage: $526
Institutionalized population: 829
Crime in 2005 (reported by the sheriff's office or county police, not the county total):
Murders: 0
Rapes: 10
Robberies: 7
Assaults: 51
Burglaries: 191
Thefts: 651
Auto thefts: 81
Crime in 2004 (reported by the sheriff's office or county police, not the county total):
Murders: 0
Rapes: 6
Robberies: 7
Assaults: 37
Burglaries: 152
Thefts: 544
Auto thefts: 69
Single-family new house construction building permits:
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2015: $2,682 (1.2%) Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2015: $2,543 (1.2%)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2015: 6.7%
(6.7% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 13.5% for Black residents, 9.5% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 4.9% for American Indian residents, 21.0% for Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander residents, 25.2% for other race residents, 10.2% for two or more races residents)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2015: 6.7%
Livingston County:
6.7%
Michigan:
15.8%
(6.7% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 12.8% for Black residents, 8.3% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 5.0% for American Indian residents, 21.0% for Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander residents, 21.8% for other race residents, 9.5% for two or more races residents)
Median age of residents in 2015: 42 years old
(Males: 41 years old, Females: 44 years old)
(Median age for: White residents: 43 years old, Black residents: 47 years old, American Indian residents: 32 years old, Asian residents: 42 years old, Hispanic or Latino residents: 31 years old, Other race residents: 34 years old)
Fair market rent in 2006 for a 1-bedroom apartment in Livingston County is $706 a month. Fair market rent for a 2-bedroom apartment is $831 a month. Fair market rent for a 3-bedroom apartment is $1198 a month.
Notable locations in this county outside city limits:
Notable locations in Livingston County: Onondaga Dragway (A), Highfields Community Boys Camp (B), Chisholm Hills Country Club (C), Lansing Rest Area (D), Okemos Rest Area (E), Lansing Cottonwood Campground (F), Eastwood Towne Center (G), Wheatfield Valley Golf Course (H), Brookshire Golf Club (I), Willow Creek Golf Course (J), P J Family Campground (K), Eldorado Golf Course (L), Eagle View Golf Club (M), Branson Bay Golf Course (N), Wheel Inn Campground (O), Waverly Hills Municipal Golf Course (P), Walnut Hills Country Club (Q), Oak Lane Golf Club (R), Michigan State University Observatory (S), Holt Senior Care and Rehabilitation Center (T). Display/hide their locations on the map
Churches in Livingston County include: Church of Jesus Christ (A), Felt Plains Church (B), Gospel Hall Church (C), Grovenburg Church (D), Childs Bible Church (E), West Locke Church (F), West Columbia Church (G), Plains Church (H), United Methodist Church (I). Display/hide their locations on the map
Cemeteries: Brick Cemetery (1), Leek Cemetery (2), In God We Trust Cemetery (3), Cabot Cemetery (4), Greenwood Cemetery (5), Markham Cemetery (6), Leek Cemetery (7). Display/hide their locations on the map
Lakes: Lowe Lake (A), Lanes Lake (B), Nichols Lake (C), Jones Lake (D), Jacobs Lake (E), Hunton Lake (F), Mud Lake (G), Hewes Lake (H). Display/hide their locations on the map
Streams, rivers, and creeks: Fowler Drain (A), West Branch Willow Creek (B), West Branch Red Cedar River (C), Banta Drain (D), Wolf Creek (E), Sullivan Creek (F), Cook and Thorburn Drain (G), Squaw Creek (H), Kalamink Creek (I). Display/hide their locations on the map
Parks in Livingston County include: Wilderness Park (1), Baldwin Park (2), White Oak Township Hall Historical Marker (3), Grand River Trail Historical Marker (4), Saint Katherine's Chapel Historical Marker (5), Valhalla Park (6), Michigan Park (7), Browell Roadside Park (8), Columbia Creek Park (9). Display/hide their locations on the map
Current college students: 7,127 People 25 years of age or older with a high school degree or higher: 91.4% People 25 years of age or older with a bachelor's degree or higher: 28.2%
Number of foreign born residents: 4,715 (51% naturalized citizens)
Livingston County:
3.0%
Whole state:
5.3%
Year of entry for the foreign-born population
1995 to March 2000: 1,045
1990 to 1994: 490
1985 to 1989: 277
1980 to 1984: 195
1975 to 1979: 365
1970 to 1974: 266
1970 to 1974: 441
1965 to 1969: 1,636
Note: State values scaled to Livingston County population
Mean travel time to work (commute): 31.0 minutes
Percentage of county residents living and working in this county: 42.5%
Housing units in structures:
One, detached: 48,304
One, attached: 2,181
Two: 953
3 or 4: 679
5 to 9: 1,033
10 to 19: 1,158
20 or more: 846
Mobile homes: 3,653
Boats, RVs, vans, etc.: 112
Housing units in Livingston County with a mortgage: 32,523 (2,196 second mortgage, 5,923 home equity loan, 147 both second mortgage and home equity loan) Houses without a mortgage: 6,463
Here:
83.4% with mortgage
State:
69.7% with mortgage
Religion statistics for Livingston County
Religion
Adherents
Congregations
Catholic
36,976
9
Evangelical Protestant
19,679
59
Mainline Protestant
10,563
25
Other
1,249
7
Black Protestant
123
1
None
112,377
-
Livingston County Religion Details
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Food Environment Statistics:
Number of grocery stores: 25
Livingston County:
1.37 / 10,000 pop.
State:
2.34 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 4
Here:
0.22 / 10,000 pop.
Michigan:
0.18 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 17
This county:
0.93 / 10,000 pop.
Michigan:
1.52 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 37
Livingston County:
2.03 / 10,000 pop.
Michigan:
2.99 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 100
This county:
5.47 / 10,000 pop.
State:
6.80 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Livingston County:
7.9%
Michigan:
9.7%
Adult obesity rate:
Livingston County:
25.7%
State:
29.7%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:
14.3%
State:
13.4%
Agriculture in Livingston County:
Average size of farms: 110 acres Average value of agricultural products sold per farm: $29,032 Average value of crops sold per acre for harvested cropland: $275.57 The value of nursery, greenhouse, floriculture, and sod as a percentage of the total market value of agricultural products sold: 15.49% The value of livestock, poultry, and their products as a percentage of the total market value of agricultural products sold: 35.35% Average total farm production expenses per farm: $35,625 Harvested cropland as a percentage of land in farms: 62.02% Irrigated harvested cropland as a percentage of land in farms: 2.23% Average market value of all machinery and equipment per farm: $57,430 The percentage of farms operated by a family or individual: 89.40% Average age of principal farm operators: 54 years Average number of cattle and calves per 100 acres of all land in farms: 8.44 Milk cows as a percentage of all cattle and calves: 31.70% Corn for grain: 19772 harvested acres All wheat for grain: 4857 harvested acres Soybeans for beans: 18166 harvested acres Vegetables: 1,622 harvested acres Land in orchards: 133 acres
Tornado activity:
Livingston County historical area-adjusted tornado activity is significantly below Michigan state average. It is 1932647.8 times below overall U.S. average. Tornadoes in this county have caused 3 fatalities and 6 injuries recorded between 1950 and 2004. On 10/18/2007, a category 2 (max. wind speeds 113-157 mph) tornado killed 2 people and injured one person and caused $15 million in damages.
Earthquake activity:
Livingston County-area historical earthquake activity is slightly above Michigan state average. It is 86% smaller than the overall U.S. average.
On 9/25/1998 at 19:52:52, a magnitude 5.2 (4.8 MB, 4.3 MS, 5.2 LG, 4.5 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 193.4 miles away from Livingston County center On 1/31/1986 at 16:46:43, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB) earthquake occurred 154.3 miles away from the county center On 7/12/1986 at 08:19:37, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MB, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 143.1 miles away from the county center On 7/27/1980 at 18:52:21, a magnitude 5.2 (5.1 MB, 4.7 MS, 5.0 UK, 5.2 UK) earthquake occurred 302.0 miles away from the county center On 1/26/2001 at 03:03:20, a magnitude 4.4 (3.9 MB, 4.4 LG, 4.3 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 162.9 miles away from Livingston County center On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 354.6 miles away from the county center Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)
Most recent natural disasters:
Michigan Hurricane Katrina Evacuation, Incident Period: August 29, 2005 to October 01, 2005, Emergency Declared EM-3225: September 07, 2005, FEMA Id: 3225, Natural disaster type: Hurricane
Michigan Severe Storms, Tornadoes and Flooding, Incident Period: May 20, 2004 to June 08, 2004, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared DR-1527: June 30, 2004, FEMA Id: 1527, Natural disaster type: Storm, Tornado, Flood
Michigan Power Outage, Incident Period: August 14, 2003 to August 17, 2003, Emergency Declared EM-3189: September 23, 2003, FEMA Id: 3189, Natural disaster type: Power Outage
Michigan Severe Winter Storm, Incident Period: December 11, 2000 to December 31, 2000, Emergency Declared EM-3160: January 10, 2001, FEMA Id: 3160, Natural disaster type: Winter Storm
Michigan Blizzards and Snowstorms, Incident Period: January 27, 1978, Emergency Declared EM-3057: January 27, 1978, FEMA Id: 3057, Natural disaster type: Snowstorm, Blizzard
Michigan Severe Storms, High Winds, Flooding, Incident Period: April 26, 1975, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared DR-465: April 26, 1975, FEMA Id: 465, Natural disaster type: Storm, Flood, Wind
The number of natural disasters in Livingston County (6) is smaller than the US average (13). Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 2 Emergencies Declared: 4
Births per 1000 population from 1990 to 1999: 13.4 Births per 1000 population from 2000 to 2006: 11.7 Births per 1000 population from 2007 to 2014: 9.4
Births per 1000 population in Livingston County
Deaths per 1000 population from 1990 to 1999: 5.9 Deaths per 1000 population from 2000 to 2006: 5.8 Deaths per 1000 population from 2007 to 2014: 7.0
Deaths per 1000 population in Livingston County
Infant deaths per 1000 live births from 1990 to 1999: 5.7 Infant deaths per 1000 live births from 2000 to 2006: 4.6
Infant deaths per 1000 live births in Livingston County
Population without health insurance coverage in 2013: 8.9% Persons under 19 years old without health insurance coverage in 2013: 3.4%
Percentage of population without health insurance coverage in Livingston County
Percentage of population without health insurance coverage in Livingston County
Persons enrolled in hospital insurance and/or supplemental medical insurance (Medicare) in July 1, 2007: 21,161 (18,349 aged, 2,812 disabled) Children under 18 without health insurance coverage in 2007: 1,618 (3%)
Persons enrolled in hospital insurance and/or supplemental medical insurance (Medicare)
Aged persons enrolled in hospital insurance and/or supplemental medical insurance (Medicare)
Disabled persons enrolled in hospital insurance and/or supplemental medical insurance (Medicare)
Most common underlying causes of death in Livingston County, Michigan in 1999 - 2014:
Atherosclerotic heart disease (1,479)
Bronchus or lung, unspecified - Malignant neoplasms (1,239)
Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, so described (566)
Alzheimer's disease, unspecified (534)
Congestive heart failure (526)
Stroke, not specified as haemorrhage or infarction (452)
Breast, unspecified - Malignant neoplasms (344)
Population without health insurance coverage in 2000: 7% Children under 18 without health insurance coverage in 2000: 7%
Short term general hospitals per 100,000 population in 2004: 0.56 Short term general hospital admissions per 100,000 population in 2004: 1,989 Short term general hospital beds per 100,000 population in 2004: 28 Emergency room visits per 100,000 population in 2004: 18,241
General practice office based MDs per 100,000 population in 2005: 1,061 Medical specialist MDs per 100,000 population in 2005: 592 Dentists per 100,000 population in 1998: 4
Total births per 100,000 population, July 2005 - July 2006 : 49 Total deaths per 100,000 population, July 2005 - July 2006: 59
Limited-service eating places per 100,000 population in 2005 : 18 Beer, wine & liquor stores per 100,000 population in 2005: 1
Suicides per 1,000,000 population from 2000 to 2006: 104.4. This is less than state average.
Mechanisms of suicide:
Deaths per 1,000,000 population:
Firearm - 53.4
Suffocation - 25.1
Poisoning - 20.9
Other - 5.0
Household type by relationship:
Households: 179,815
In family households: 159,096 (39,691 male householders, 10,887 female householders)
42,303 spouses, 57,222 children (53,132 natural, 1,396 adopted, 2,694 stepchildren), 2,353 grandchildren, 841 brothers or sisters, 1,004 parents, 991 other relatives, 2,932 non-relatives
In nonfamily households: 20,719 (8,382 male householders (6,426 living alone)), 8,420 female householders (7,150 living alone)), 3,917 nonrelatives
In group quarters: 1,152 (829 institutionalized population)
Size of family households: 21,355 2-persons, 11,132 3-persons, 11,122 4-persons, 4,680 5-persons, 1,519 6-persons, 770 7-or-more-persons.
37,360 married couples with children.
5,233 single-parent households (1,518 men, 3,715 women).
96.3% of residents of Livingston County speak English at home.
1.1% of residents speak Spanish at home (68% speak English very well, 13% speak English well, 18% speak English not well, 1% don't speak English at all).
1.9% of residents speak other Indo-European language at home (82% speak English very well, 12% speak English well, 5% speak English not well, 1% don't speak English at all).
0.4% of residents speak Asian or Pacific Island language at home (51% speak English very well, 37% speak English well, 10% speak English not well, 2% don't speak English at all).
0.3% of residents speak other language at home (74% speak English very well, 18% speak English well, 5% speak English not well, 2% don't speak English at all).
In fiscal year 2004:
Federal Government expenditure: $437,957,000 ($2,467 per capita) Department of Defense expenditure: $28,671,000 Federal direct payments to individuals for retirement and disability: $242,497,000 Federal other direct payments to individuals: $88,155,000 Federal direct payments not to individuals: $2,413,000 Federal grants: $57,422,000 Federal procurement contracts: $22,537,000 ($17,874,000 Department of Defense) Federal salaries and wages: $24,934,000 ($5,956,000 Department of Defense) Federal Government direct loans: $2,635,000 Federal guaranteed/insured loans: $74,951,000 Federal Government insurance: $64,206,000
Population change from April 1, 2000 to July 1, 2005:
Births: 10,453
Here:
58 per 1000 residents
State:
68 per 1000 residents
Deaths: 5,103
Here:
28 per 1000 residents
State:
45 per 1000 residents
Net international migration: +853
Here:
+5 per 1000 residents
State:
+12 per 1000 residents
Net internal migration: +18,668
Here:
+103 per 1000 residents
State:
-16 per 1000 residents
Population growth in Livingston County
Total withdrawal of fresh water for public supply: 5.82 millions of gallons per day (all from ground)
Median number of rooms in houses and condos:
Here:
6.5
State:
6.1
Median number of rooms in apartments:
Here:
4.2
State:
4.1
Year house built
2014 or later: 470
2010 to 2013: 920
2000 to 2009: 15,157
1990 to 1999: 18,521
1980 to 1989: 8,878
1970 to 1979: 13,953
1960 to 1969: 4,849
1950 to 1959: 5,192
1940 to 1949: 1,541
1939 or earlier: 6,000
Note: State values scaled to Livingston population
Rooms in houses/apartments in Livingston County, Michigan
Note: State values scaled to Livingston County population
no vehicle: 899
1 vehicle: 8,455
2 vehicles: 24,747
3 vehicles: 10,184
4 vehicles: 3,032
5+ vehicles: 1,463
no vehicle: 712
1 vehicle: 3,139
2 vehicles: 2,083
3 vehicles: 497
4 vehicles: 136
5+ vehicles: 37
55% of Livingston County residents lived in the same house 5 years ago. Out of people who lived in different houses, 38% lived in this county. Out of people who lived in different counties, 80% lived in Michigan.
Livingston County:
55.4%
State average:
58.3%
Place of birth for U.S.-born residents:
This state: 123,940
Northeast: 5,878
Midwest: 11,848
South: 7,162
West: 2,899
Median price asked for vacant for-sale houses in 2000: $198,400
Housing units lacking complete plumbing facilities: 0%
Housing units lacking complete kitchen facilities: 0%
Year Householders Moved Into Unit
Most commonly used house heating fuel in Livingston County
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