Macomb County, Michigan Demographics 2026

Macomb County, Michigan has a population of 877,624, the 3rd most populous county in Michigan. The median household income is $76,399 and the median home value is $231,400. The poverty rate is 9.8%.

Macomb County Quick Facts

Population 877,624

Median Household Income $76,399

Median Home Value $231,400

Poverty Rate 9.8%

Unemployment Rate 5.8%

Median Age 41.1 years

Homeownership Rate 75.0%

Affordability Ratio 3.0x

Bachelor's Degree+ 27.2%

High School Graduation 90.8%

Cities/Places 10

Population 877,624 3rd of 83

Median Income $76,399 7% higher state

Poverty Rate 9.8%

Unemployment 5.8%

Median Household Income

Macomb

$76,399

$71,149

National

$78,538

Median Home Value

Macomb

$231,400

$217,600

National

$303,400

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 13.4%

$25K-$50K 18.7%

$50K-$100K 31.1%

$100K+ 36.8%

Employment

5.8% Unemployment Rate State: 5.8% | National: 5.2%

64.0% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 75.0%

Renter 25.0%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.0x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

20.8%

18-34

21.6%

35-54

25.3%

55-74

25.0%

75+

7.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 44 | National average: 60

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Macomb County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Warren city	138,128	$63,741	12.8%	$181,900
Sterling Heights city	133,473	$78,429	10.6%	$260,700
St. Clair Shores city	58,287	$72,693	7.7%	$196,400
Roseville city	47,240	$61,222	11.8%	$142,700
Eastpointe city	34,003	$58,196	18.2%	$129,100
Mount Clemens city	15,567	$57,663	14.3%	$169,000
Fraser city	14,604	$61,118	10.3%	$193,600
New Baltimore city	12,060	$97,027	4.9%	$309,800
Center Line city	8,448	$52,857	12.6%	$145,300
Utica city	5,184	$55,524	7.0%	$216,800

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Population Overview

Macomb County is located in Michigan with a total population of 877,624. It is the 3rd most populous county out of 83 in Michigan. The county encompasses 10 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Macomb County is 41.1 years. This is 2% higher than the state median of 40.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Macomb County is $76,399. This is 7% higher than the state median of $71,149. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 3% lower. The poverty rate stands at 9.8%. This is 25% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.1%. The unemployment rate is 5.8%. The median home value is $231,400. Housing costs are 6% higher than the state median of $217,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.0x. 75.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 3% higher than the state average of 72.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Macomb County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 75.2% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 12.4%.

Education

27.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 14% lower than the state rate of 31.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.8%.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Macomb County, Michigan?

Macomb County has a population of 877,624, making it the 3rd most populous county in Michigan.

What is the median income in Macomb County?

The median household income in Macomb County is $76,399 with a poverty rate of 9.8%.

How many cities are in Macomb County, Michigan?

Macomb County contains 10 Census-designated places.