Macomb County, Michigan
Located in Michigan, Macomb County has a population of 879,853 residents and a median age of 41.3 years, making it the #66 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 10.4%. The median home value is $243,900, and the median household income is $77,837, which is 4% above the national median.
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.
Population Trend
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Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
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Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
Economy
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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Industry of Employment
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Housing
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%.
Median Home Value Trend
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Education
In Macomb County, 27.7% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 17.7% below the national average, ranking #949 out of 3,222 counties.
Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend
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Life expectancy in Macomb County is 76.3 years. 17.9% of adults report poor or fair health and 5.5% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
Life Expectancy Trend
Substance Use
19.1% of adults in Macomb County smoke , 36.7% are obese , and 20.7% report excessive drinking. The drug overdose death rate is 36.3 per 100,000.
Adult Smoking Trend
Safety
The homicide rate in Macomb County is 5.2 per 100,000 and the suicide rate is 14.2 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 7.6 per 100,000.
Homicide Rate Trend
Families & Children
14.3% of children in Macomb County live in poverty and the infant mortality rate is 5.4 per 1,000 live births. The teen birth rate is 8.6 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
Infant Mortality Trend
Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Macomb County is 75.1%. The mean commute time is 28.9 min, which is 4.6% above the national average.
Voter Turnout Trend
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In the 2024 presidential election, Macomb County voted Republican with a margin of 13.7%. The vote was 42.2% Dem / 55.9% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 5.6 toward Republicans .
Vote Share Over Time
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.