Macomb County, Michigan
MI · FIPS 26099 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 879,853 | — | #66 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $77,837 | +3.6% | #680 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 41.3 years | +6.2% | #1,712 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $243,900 | -13.5% | #939 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,211 | +4.1% | #519 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.4% | -17.4% | #886 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Macomb County has a population of 879,853, making it the #66 most populous county in the US. The median age is 41.3 years, which is 6.2% above the national median.
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The median household income in Macomb County is $77,837, ranking #680 out of 3,222 counties — 3.6% above the national median. The poverty rate is 10.4% and unemployment stands at 5.7%.
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The median home value in Macomb County is $243,900 (-13.5% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,211/mo and the homeownership rate is 75.0%.
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95.1% of residents in Macomb County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.8% above the national rate.
About Macomb County, Michigan
Macomb County, Michigan has a total population of 879,853, making it the 66th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Macomb County is 41.3 years, which is 6.2% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Macomb County is $77,837, which ranks #680 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 3.6% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 10.4%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.7%.
The median home value in Macomb County is $243,900, 13.5% below the national median. Renters in Macomb County pay a median gross rent of $1,211 per month. The homeownership rate is 75.0%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Macomb County, 27.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 17.7% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 28.9 min.
Macomb County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 74.1% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (12.7%) and Asian (non-Hispanic) (5.1%).
All data for Macomb County, Michigan comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.