Livingston County Demographics

A map of Livingston County's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	54,161	54,611	88.1%	88.3%
Hispanic	2,857	2,721	4.6%	4.4%
Multiracial	2,228	2,444	3.6%	4.0%
Black	1,155	1,071	1.9%	1.7%
Asian	714	653	1.2%	1.1%
Native American/Other	383	334	0.6%	0.5%

Livingston County, New York has an estimated population of 61,498, a less than 1% change from the 61,834 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 88.1% White, 4.6% Hispanic, 3.6% Multiracial, 1.9% Black, 1.2% Asian, and 0.6% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Livingston County, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Livingston is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than New York overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Livingston County, that probability was 21.6% in 2020 and 22.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Livingston County is ranked the 39th most populous county in New York, out of 62 counties. Livingston County was ranked the 39th most populous county in the 2020 Census.

Livingston County's White Population

54,161 residents of Livingston County, or 88.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Livingston County is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Livingston County ranks 17th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 62 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Livingston County's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Livingston County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 88.1%.

Livingston County is more White than neighboring Ontario County (86.9% White), Genesee County (87.9% White), and Monroe County (67.7% White). Livingston County is less White than neighboring Wyoming County (88.2% White), and Allegany County (92.7% White).

Livingston County's Black Population

1,155 residents of Livingston County, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Livingston County is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Livingston County ranks 47th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 62 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Livingston County's Black population has grown by an estimated 7.8%. Black residents' share of Livingston County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.9%.

Livingston County is more Black than neighboring Allegany County (1.5% Black). Livingston County is less Black than neighboring Wyoming County (3.7% Black), Ontario County (2.1% Black), Genesee County (2.1% Black), and Monroe County (13.5% Black).

Livingston County's Asian Population

714 residents of Livingston County, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Livingston County is lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Livingston County ranks 36th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 62 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Livingston County's Asian population has grown by an estimated 9.3%. Asian residents' share of Livingston County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.2%.

Livingston County is more Asian than neighboring Wyoming County (0.5% Asian), and Genesee County (0.7% Asian). Livingston County is less Asian than neighboring Ontario County (1.3% Asian), Allegany County (1.4% Asian), and Monroe County (3.8% Asian).

Livingston County's Hispanic Population

2,857 residents of Livingston County, or 4.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Livingston County is significantly lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Livingston County ranks 34th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 62 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Livingston County's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 5.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Livingston County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.6%.

Livingston County is more Hispanic than neighboring Wyoming County (3.8% Hispanic), and Allegany County (2.2% Hispanic). Livingston County is less Hispanic than neighboring Ontario County (5.7% Hispanic), Genesee County (4.8% Hispanic), and Monroe County (9.9% Hispanic).

Livingston County's Native American/Other Population

383 residents of Livingston County, or 0.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Livingston County is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Livingston County ranks 47th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 62 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Livingston County's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 14.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Livingston County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Livingston County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Ontario County (0.4% Native American/Other), and Allegany County (0.3% Native American/Other). Livingston County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Wyoming County (1% Native American/Other).

Livingston County's Multiracial Population

2,228 residents of Livingston County, or 3.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Livingston County is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Livingston County ranks 42nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 62 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Livingston County's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 8.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Livingston County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.6%.

Livingston County is more Multiracial than neighboring Wyoming County (2.8% Multiracial), Ontario County (3.5% Multiracial), and Allegany County (2% Multiracial). Livingston County is less Multiracial than neighboring Genesee County (3.9% Multiracial), and Monroe County (4.5% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.