Livingston County - Economy


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PERSONAL INCOME (In Thousands of Dollars)  
Components by Type 2002 2003 2004 2005
Personal income 5,912,655 6,151,612 6,287,316 6,555,958
Population (persons) 168,982 172,879 177,210 181,404
Per capita personal income (dollars) 34,990 35,583 35,479 36,140
Farm proprietors' income -8,010 -4,460 -1,842 -2,013
Nonfarm proprietors' income 368,744 340,343 385,260 409,466
Components by Industry 2002 2003 2004 2005
Farm earnings -1,000 1,010 4,637 3,559
Nonfarm earnings 2,550,066 2,621,575 2,777,352 2,869,203
Private earnings 2,263,886 2,312,140 2,444,818 2,529,398
Forestry, fishing, related activities, and other 1,366 1,548 1,510 1,549
Mining 3,733 4,860 7,648 8,641
Utilities 9,023 9,317 0 9,157
Construction 331,736 316,051 329,368 339,750
Manufacturing 618,227 650,540 619,577 618,978
   Durable goods manufacturing 531,884 568,312 530,967 523,032
Wholesale trade 107,728 112,160 0 147,690
Retail Trade 200,403 206,332 223,181 233,005
Transportation and warehousing 83,256 93,398 115,494 116,271
Information 20,536 20,649 21,819 23,698
Finance and insurance 181,806 196,519 202,121 197,907
Real estate and rental and leasing 128,102 106,206 127,803 136,796
Professional and technical services 161,739 167,479 189,706 207,795
Government and government enterprises 286,180 309,435 332,534 339,805
   Federal, civilian 15,934 15,841 18,432 18,854
   Military 7,165 10,395 11,497 13,372
   State and local 263,081 283,199 302,605 307,579
Source:Bureau of Economic Analysis, US Department of Commerce, Issued May 2007


EMPLOYMENT BY INDUSTRY (Number of Jobs)  
Components by Type 2002 2003 2004 2005
Total employment 70,018 70,464 73,537 75,165
Wage and salary employment 53,198 52,651 54,779 55,356
Proprietors employment 16,820 17,813 18,758 19,809
Farm employment 943 938 942 925
Nonfarm employment 69,075 69,526 72,595 74,240
Components by Industry 2002 2003 2004 2005
Private employment 62,198 62,647 65,785 67,332
   Forestry, fishing, related activities, and other 144 123 131 128
   Mining 88 98 100 106
   Utilities 87 79 0 88
   Construction 6,295 6,567 6,901 6,960
   Manufacturing 9,456 9,398 9,533 9,067
   Wholesale trade 1,955 1,967 0 2,191
   Retail Trade 8,779 8,881 9,134 9,583
   Transportation and warehousing 1,987 2,099 2,354 2,346
   Finance and insurance 3,673 3,757 3,835 3,739
   Real estate and rental and leasing 4,545 4,690 5,031 5,362
   Professional and technical services 4,249 4,407 4,662 4,946
Government and government enterprises 6,877 6,879 6,810 6,908
   Federal, civilian 266 263 269 281
   Military 337 337 340 328
   State and local 6,274 6,279 6,201 6,299
Source:Bureau of Economic Analysis, US Department of Commerce, Issued May 2007

PRINCIPAL EMPLOYERS
NAICS COMPANY NAME LOCATION EMPLOYEES PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
622110St Joseph Mercy LivingstonHowell650General Hospital
336370Ogihara America CorpHowell485Manufactures stamped metal automobile body parts
336399Intier Automotive Interiors ofHowell400Manufactures motor vehicle parts & accessories; manufactures hardware
611110Pinckney Community SchoolsPinckney400Elementary/Secondary School
524126Citizens Insurance Co of AmerHowell400Fire/Casualty Insurance Carrier
561320Health Care Innovations IncBrighton400Temporary Help Nurse Registry
452112Meijer IncBrighton350Department Store Ret Groceries Ret Drugs/Sundries Gasoline Service Station
452112Wal-Mart Stores IncHowell350Department Store Ret Groceries
336399Northrop Grumman SpaceFowlerville350Manufactures motor vehicle parts & accessories; manufactures mechanical power transmission equipment
452112Wal-Mart Stores IncFowlerville340Discount Department/Grocery Store
325199General Motors CorpBrighton300Manufactures technical DDT
624310Work Skills CorpBrighton300Job Training/Related Services Employment Agency
336312TRW Automotive IncFowlerville300Manufactures motor vehicle engine connecting rods
491110United States Postal ServiceBrighton300Us Postal Service
326199Blue Water Automotive SystemsHowell268Manufactures plastic containers
331522Alpha Technology CorpHowell250Manufactures zinc die-cast products; manufactures motor vehicle parts & accessories; nonferrous foundry; manufactures tools, dies, jigs & fixtures
623110Medilodge Of Howell IncHowell250Nursing Home
326199Key Plastics LLCHowell245Manufactures finished injection molded plastic products
333298Eberspaecher North America IncBrighton240Manufactures automotive related machinery
326121TG Fluid Systems USA CorpBrighton240Manufactures unsupported plastics profile shapes; manufactures processed plastics
452112Target CorpBrighton200Dept Stores Discount
336370Meridian Automotive SystemsFowlerville200Manufactures stamped metal automobile body parts
623110Trans Healthcare IncHowell200Skilled Nursing Care Facility
444110Home Depot USA IncHowell200Ret Lumber/Building Materials Equipment Rental/Leasing
336399Hayes Lemmerz InternationalHowell189Manufactures motor vehicle wheels; manufactures extruded aluminum products
425120Costco Wholesale CorpBrighton175Whol Used Auto Parts
541330Rex Roto CorpFowlerville170Engineering Services
921110County of LivingstonHowell170Executive Office
611110Howell Public SchoolsHowell165Elementary/Secondary School
622210Brighton HospitalBrighton160Specialty Hospital
324191Chem-Trend LPHowell155Manufactures lubricating oils & greases; manufactures synthetic based hydraulic fluids; manufactures chemical products
922120County of LivingstonHowell150Sheriff's Department
326199May & Scofield LLCFowlerville150Manufactures plastic hardware
623110Howell Care CenterHowell150Nursing/Personal Care
444110Home Depot USA IncBrighton150Ret Lumber/Building Materials
444110Lowe's Home Centers IncHowell150Ret Lumber/Building Mtrl Whol Lumber/Plywd/Millwk Ret Household Appliances Whol Appliances/Tv/Radio
813410Ranger's 4 H ClubFenton150Civic/Social Association
928110Michigan Department ofHowell150National Security
445110Borman's IncHowell145Ret Grocery
336370Microgauge IncBrighton140Manufactures stamped metal automobile body parts
444190Kitchen Suppliers IncBrighton140Ret Lumber & Other Building Materials
441110Brighton Ford-Mercury IncBrighton140Ret New/Used Automobiles
324191Excelda Manufacturing Co IncBrighton140Manufactures lubricating oils & greases; packaging & labeling services; manufactures polishes & sanitation agents
722110Chili's IncBrighton130Eating Place Drinking Place
445110Busch's IncPinckney130Grocery Store
722110Cracker Barrel Old CountryBrighton120Eating Place Ret Gifts/Novelties
325612Transtar Autobody Techlgys IncBrighton120Manufactures polishes & sanitation agents; manufactures adhesives & sealants; manufactures inorganic chemicals; manufactures chemical products
452111Kohl's Department Stores IncHowell120Department Store
722211Heathcorp Ventures IncBrighton120Eating & Drinking Places
325211Asahi Kasei Plastics NorthFowlerville119Manufactures thermoplastic materials; manufactures laminated plastics
334519Lk Metrology Systems IncBrighton117Manufactures measuring & controlling devices; wholesales industrial electrical measuring & testing equipment
312140Liquid Manufacturing LLCBrighton110Manufactures rum; manufactures bottled & canned soft drinks
332618Michigan Rod Products IncHowell110Manufactures wire & wire products; manufactures bolts, nuts, rivets & washers; manufactures metal stampings; steel mill
Source: Harris Publishing Company, 2008 InfoSource

OTHER MAJOR EMPLOYERS
SIC FIRM LOCATION EMPLOYEES PRODUCT
6331 Citizens Insurance Co of America Howell 950 Insurance
8062 Mercy Health Services Howell 718 Health care
8211 Pinckney Community Schools Pinckney 600 School/education
8211 Hartland Consolidated Schools Hartland 600 School/education
9111 County of Livingston Howell 580 Executive offices
5311 Meijer Inc. Brighton 519 Department stores
5311 Wal-Mart Stores Inc. Howell 500 Department stores
5141 Gordon Food Service Inc. Brighton 410 Groceries
Source: Local County Economic Development Contact, 2004


NUMBER OF ESTABLISHMENTS  
Type of Service 2004
Total 4,192
    Forestry, fishing, hunting, and agriculture support 4
    Mining 4
    Utilities 5
    Construction 838
    Manufacturing 269
      Food mfg 9
      Beverage & tobacco product mfg 1
      Textile mills 2
      Textile product mills 2
      Apparel manufacturing 5
      Wood product mfg 6
      Paper mfg 2
      Printing & related support activities 14
      Petroleum & coal products mfg 2
      Chemical mfg 11
      Plastics & rubber products mfg 20
      Nonmetallic mineral product mfg 11
      Primary metal mfg 3
      Fabricated metal product mfg 60
      Machinery mfg 44
      Computer & electronic product mfg 8
      Electrical equip, appliance & component mfg 7
      Transportation equipment mfg 26
      Furniture & related product mfg 10
      Miscellaneous mfg 26
    Wholesale trade 274
    Retail trade 559
    Transportation & warehousing 93
    Information 52
      Publishing industries 12
      Motion picture & sound recording industries 6
    Finance & insurance 209
    Real estate & rental & leasing 161
    Professional, scientific & technical services 428
    Management of companies & enterprises 12
    Admin, support, waste mgt, remediation services 254
    Educational services 32
    Health care and social assistance 301
    Arts, entertainment & recreation 76
    Accommodation & food services 233
    Other services (except public administration) 350
    Unclassified establishments 38
Source:Source:U.S. Department of Commerce and Bureau of the Census, County Business Patterns, Issued July 2006