The 2000 Census counted the population of Livingston County at more than 64,000, living in thirty towns and villages mostly in the northern sector.  The County covers more than 600 square miles.  Its western section contains some of the most visited outdoor wonderlands in Upstate New York.  Over a million tourists per year come to explore and delight in the awesome splendor of Letchworth State Park, known as the 'Grand Canyon of the East'.  The Genesee River cuts through a gorge with cliffs reaching as high as 600 feet, and tumbles down three glorious waterfalls.    Kayaking and white-water rafting await thrill seekers, while almost seventy miles of trails wind through the area, perfect for horse-back riding, hiking and biking.  Hot air balloon rides through the gorge offer a bird's eye view.  In winter, the area is famous for its wonderful snowmobiling and cross-country skiing.

Two of the sparkling Finger Lakes are contained in Livingston County, Hemlock and Conesus Lakes.  Twenty-four different waterways, including some of the best trout streams, grace the region.  New York State's oldest fish hatchery still operates in the village of Caledonia, which also hosts annual Livingston County Fair. Thousands of sportsmen come to the annual Hunting and Fishing Days event held in East Avon, celebrating this wonderful Outdoorsmen's Paradise.

Livingston County is not just about the outdoors.  Today, it is one of New York's fastest growing regions.  The County lies strategically located south of Rochester and north of Corning, with Interstate 390 providing swift access to major markets.  The county seat of Geneseo is only forty-five minutes from Downtown Rochester and fifty-five miles from the city of Buffalo.  The Greater Rochester International Airport and the Dansville Airport serve the area. 

Though mostly a rural County, with a strong agricultural history, today's economy is also developing a powerful industrial and manufacturing base.  More and more businesses are discovering Livingston County's excellent quality of life and dependable and conscientious workforce.  The Livingston County Development Group works closely with New York State to provide a wealth of tax incentives and resident training programs.  Geneseo is home to one of the country's top-ranked colleges, the State University of New York.  The Genesee Community College has two campuses, located in Lakeville and Dansville, providing excellent higher education to Livingston County residents.  The most populated towns in the area include: Mount Morris, Livonia, Dansville and Geneseo, with estimated 2004 populations of over 5,000 residents each.   

Livingston County, New York offers the serenity of rural living and some of the most spectacular scenery in the East.  At the same time, the southward spread of the Rochester Metro Area offers County residents the promise of future growth and prosperity.