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Macomb County, Michigan Demographics 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

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%.

Macomb County Quick Facts

Population 879,853
Median Household Income $77,83790% MOE ±$1,037
Median Home Value $243,90090% MOE ±$1,814
Poverty Rate 10.4%90% MOE ±0.5 pts
Unemployment Rate 5.7%90% MOE ±0.4 pts
Median Age 41.3 years90% MOE ±0.2 years
Homeownership Rate 75.0%90% MOE ±0.5 pts
Affordability Ratio 3.1x
Bachelor's Degree+ 27.7%90% MOE ±0.5 pts
Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 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 non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric2015–20192020–2024Change
Population870,325879,853+1.1%
Median household income$77,356$77,837No clear change (+0.6%)
Median home value¹$205,282$243,900+18.8%
Median gross rent$1,184$1,211+2.3%
¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

Median Household Income

Macomb
$77,837
MI
$72,875
National
$80,734

Median Home Value

Macomb
$243,900
MI
$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

  • White: 74.1%
  • Black: 12.7%
  • Hispanic: 3.2%
  • Asian: 5.1%
  • Other: 0.4%

Diversity Index

43out of 100
Moderate Diversity

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

State average: 45 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

  • < HS: 9.2%
  • HS Diploma: 28.8%
  • Some College: 23.3%
  • Associate's: 11.0%
  • Bachelor's: 18.1%
  • Graduate+: 9.7%

Cities & Places in Macomb County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Warren137,928$64,01614.8%$193,400
Sterling Heights133,573$79,90911.1%$274,300
St. Clair Shores58,140$73,5008.4%$210,700
Roseville47,123$62,18212.5%$155,800
Eastpointe33,982$62,32517.5%$142,200
Mount Clemens15,511$52,31016.4%$179,400
Fraser14,583$64,35410.4%$215,900
New Baltimore12,072$106,0335.4%$323,200
Center Line8,463$54,70316.8%$156,600
New Haven6,475$66,12513.8%$209,000
Richmond5,855$64,71913.5%$237,700
Utica5,180$58,7187.5%$231,100
Romeo3,578$74,32311.1%$266,200
Armada1,994$102,0836.1%$274,300
Memphis1,064$57,22224.7%$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.