Macomb County, Michigan Demographics 2026

Name: Macomb County, Michigan Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Macomb County, Michigan has a population of 879,853, the 3rd most populous county in Michigan. The median household income is $77,837 and the median home value is $243,900. The poverty rate is 10.4%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Macomb County Quick Facts

Population 879,853

Median Household Income $77,837

Median Home Value $243,900

Poverty Rate 10.4%

Unemployment Rate 5.7%

Median Age 41.3 years

Homeownership Rate 75.0%

Affordability Ratio 3.1x

Bachelor's Degree+ 27.7%

High School Graduation 90.8%

Cities/Places 15

Population 879,853 3rd of 83

Median Income $77,837 7% higher than state

Poverty Rate 10.4%

Unemployment 5.7%

How Macomb County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	877,624	879,853	+0.3%
Median household income	$76,399	$77,837	+1.9%
Median home value	$231,400	$243,900	+5.4%

Median Household Income

Macomb

$77,837

$72,875

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Macomb

$243,900

$231,600

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 13.4%

$25K-$50K 18.0%

$50K-$100K 30.5%

$100K+ 38.0%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.3%

$10K-$15K

2.9%

$15K-$20K

2.9%

$20K-$25K

3.3%

$25K-$30K

3.3%

$30K-$35K

3.5%

$35K-$40K

3.8%

$40K-$45K

4.0%

$45K-$50K

3.5%

$50K-$60K

6.9%

$60K-$75K

10.1%

$75K-$100K

13.6%

$100K-$125K

11.0%

$125K-$150K

8.1%

$150K-$200K

10.2%

$200K+

8.7%

Employment

5.7% Unemployment Rate State: 5.7%|National: 5.2%

63.8% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 75.0%

Renter 25.0%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.1x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,211/mo 18.7% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

20.6%

18-34

21.7%

35-54

25.2%

55-74

25.1%

75+

7.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

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

State average: 45 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Macomb County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Warren	137,928	$64,016	14.8%	$193,400
Sterling Heights	133,573	$79,909	11.1%	$274,300
St. Clair Shores	58,140	$73,500	8.4%	$210,700
Roseville	47,123	$62,182	12.5%	$155,800
Eastpointe	33,982	$62,325	17.5%	$142,200
Mount Clemens	15,511	$52,310	16.4%	$179,400
Fraser	14,583	$64,354	10.4%	$215,900
New Baltimore	12,072	$106,033	5.4%	$323,200
Center Line	8,463	$54,703	16.8%	$156,600
New Haven	6,475	$66,125	13.8%	$209,000
Richmond	5,855	$64,719	13.5%	$237,700
Utica	5,180	$58,718	7.5%	$231,100
Romeo	3,578	$74,323	11.1%	$266,200
Armada	1,994	$102,083	6.1%	$274,300
Memphis	1,064	$57,222	24.7%	$213,300

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Population Overview

Macomb County is located in Michigan with a total population of 879,853. It is the 3rd most populous county out of 83 in Michigan. The county encompasses 15 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Macomb County is 41.3 years. This is 3% higher than the state median of 40.2 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Macomb County is $77,837. This is 7% higher than the state median of $72,875. It is also 4% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 10.4%. This is 21% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.2%. The unemployment rate is 5.7%. The median home value is $243,900. Housing costs are 5% higher than the state median of $231,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.1x. 75.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 2% higher than the state average of 73.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Macomb County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 74.1% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 12.7%.

Education

27.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 15% lower than the state rate of 32.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Macomb County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Michigan and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Macomb County, Michigan?

Macomb County has a population of 879,853, 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 $77,837 with a poverty rate of 10.4%.

How many cities are in Macomb County, Michigan?

Macomb County contains 15 Census-designated places.