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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Macomb County

Michigan · 788,149 residents · 479.348 sq mi
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Macomb County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $52,102. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $134,900. Poverty is rare here, at 5.6% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
788,149
+10%since 1990
from 717,400 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,644 / sq mi
+10%since 1990
from 1,497 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
36.9
+9%since 1990
from 33.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
701K750K799K848K898K1990201020202024Macomb County
2024880K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,102
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $38,931 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,446
+51%since 1990
from $16,187 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
5.6%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 5.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$134,900
+35%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $75,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$603
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $493 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
78.9%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 77.2% in 1990
21.1% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+33%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(694,497)
Black1.4%(10,055)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(6,710)
Asian1.2%(8,594)
Diversity Score10%(71,440)
2000
White, non-Hispanic91.6%(721,882)
Black2.7%(21,151)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(12,435)
Asian2.1%(16,743)
Diversity Score15.6%(122,777)
Diversity Score
16
+56%since 1990
from 10 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.6%
+4.1 ptssince 1990
from 13.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
82.9%
+6.0 ptssince 1990
from 76.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
5.7%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 4.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.8 min
−16%since 1990
from 21.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Compare Macomb County to nearby counties

MACOMB COUNTY VS
St. Clair County
Income$71,270+37%
Home value$224,600+66%
Population160,486−82%
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MACOMB COUNTY VS
Oakland County
Income$97,760+88%
Home value$343,600+155%
Population1,288,337+45%
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MACOMB COUNTY VS
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Income$60,539+16%
Home value$178,500+32%
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MACOMB COUNTY VS
Lapeer County
Income$77,306+48%
Home value$239,000+77%
Population89,516−90%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Macomb County, Michigan?

Macomb County, Michigan has about 788,149 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Macomb County, Michigan?

The typical household in Macomb County, Michigan earns about $52,102 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Macomb County, Michigan expensive?

In Macomb County, Michigan, the median home is worth about $134,900, and the typical rent is about $603 a month.

How educated are people in Macomb County, Michigan?

About 17.6% of adults age 25 and over in Macomb County, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Macomb County, Michigan?

About 5.6% of people in Macomb County, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Macomb County, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Macomb County, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 70,749 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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