Livonia
cityLivonia, Michigan, a western suburb of Detroit, is located approximately 20 miles northwest of downtown Detroit. As of 2020, the city had a population of 95,535. Livonia is known for being a safe, well-planned community with a "Families First" motto. Livonia's economy is diverse, with a mix of residential, commercial, and industrial sectors. Key industries include manufacturing, healthcare, retail, and professional services. Major employers in the city include Ford Motor Company, Amazon, and Trinity Health. The city also boasts a strategic location with easy access to major highways and Metro Detroit's key venues. Livonia was originally organized as a township in 1835 and incorporated as a city in 1950. The community was named after Livonia, New York, from where many early settlers migrated. Livonia has preserved its heritage through historical preservation and the development of numerous parks and open spaces.
Livonia, Michigan
- Classification
- City
- Country
- United States
- County
- Wayne County
- Region
- Metro Detroit
- Elevation
- 676 ft
- Total Area
- 35.85 sq mi
- Land Area
- 35.7 sq mi
- Water Area
- 0.16 sq mi
- Latitude
- 42.39722
- Longitude
- -83.37361
- Population (2020)
- 95,535
- Est. Population (2026)
- 91,961
- Median Age
- 44.8
- Median Income
- $98,460
- Poverty Rate
- 4.73%
- Family Households
- 65.9%
- Racial & Ethnic Composition
- The racial composition of Livonia is approximately 83.7% White, 4.4% Black or African American, 4.01% Asian, 4.4% Hispanic, and smaller percentages for Native American and multiracial populations.
- Government Type
- Mayor-Council
- Governing Body
- City Council
- Body Size
- 7 members
- School District
- Livonia Public Schools and Clarenceville School District
- Municipal Services
- Police · Fire · Public Works · Parks & Recreation · Library
- Unemployment Rate
- 2.5%
- Economic Profile
- Residential/suburban · Commercial · Industrial
- Employment Sectors
- Manufacturing · Health Care and Social Services · Retail · Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
- Major Employers
- Ford Motor Company · Amazon · Trinity Health · UPS · Roush Enterprises · NYX Inc. · ZF TRW · McLaren Performance Technologies · St. Mary Mercy Hospital
- Schools
- 24
- Students
- 13,400
- Teachers
- 2,000
- School Districts
- Livonia Public Schools · Clarenceville School District
- Colleges & Universities
- Madonna University · Schoolcraft College
- Transportation
- I-96 · I-275
- Utilities
- Municipal water · Fiber/broadband
- Major Facilities
- Hospitals
- Outdoor Access
- Yes
- Founded
- 1835
- Incorporated
- 1950
- Named After
- Livonia, New York
- Historical Significance
- The area was originally inhabited by Potawatomi Indians and later settled by pioneers from New England and New York. It transitioned from an agricultural community to a city with industrial and commercial development.
- Key Events
- Livonia Township established March 17, 1835 · Incorporated as a city on May 23, 1950 · Detroit Race Course (DRC) operated until 1998