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Macomb County

Michigan · 881,217 residents · 479.348 sq mi
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Macomb County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $64,641. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $174,000.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
881,217
+12%since 2000
from 788,149 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,838 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 1,644 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.5
+12%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
701K750K799K848K898K1990201020202024Macomb County
2024880K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,641
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,102 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,327
+36%since 2000
from $24,446 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
42.9%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 34.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.9%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21.3%
US avg: 10%
Information11.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$174,000
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $134,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$977
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $603 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.6%
−5.3 ptssince 2000
from 78.9% in 2000
26.4% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+4%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Macomb County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.6%(721,882)
Black2.7%(21,151)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(12,435)
Asian2.1%(16,743)
Other0%
Diversity Score15.6%(122,777)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic75.5%(665,241)
Black12.3%(108,532)
Hispanic / Latino3%(26,214)
Asian4.3%(38,244)
Other3.2%(28,214)
Diversity Score48.9%(430,580)
Segregation Score35.8%(315,697)
Diversity Score
49
+214%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
36
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.9%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 17.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.5%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 82.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.7 min
+55%since 2000
from 17.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 87.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.6%
−6.8 ptssince 2011
from 12.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 65.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.2%
−27.4 ptssince 2009
from 63.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
51.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
11.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.2%
−83.4 ptssince 2013
from 88.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Macomb County, Michigan?

Macomb County, Michigan has about 881,217 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Macomb County, Michigan earns about $64,641 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 $174,000, and the typical rent is about $977 a month.

How educated are people in Macomb County, Michigan?

About 25.9% 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 9.9% 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 163,817 residents, a change of about 23 percent over that period.

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