Macomb County (Central) PUMA, MI

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2023 Population

176,715

0.395% 1-year growth

US Senator

Gary Peters

Democratic Party

US Senator

Elissa Slotkin

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

42.5

1.19% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

5.36%

6.03% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$101,858

4.2% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$345,900

5.75% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

86,525

0.887% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Macomb County (Central) PUMA, MI had a population of 177k people with a median age of 42.5 and a median household income of $101,858. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Macomb County (Central) PUMA, MI grew from 176,020 to 176,715, a 0.395% increase and its median household income grew from $97,751 to $101,858, a 4.2% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Macomb County (Central) PUMA, MI are White (Non-Hispanic) (86.1%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (3.88%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (3.56%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.99%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (1%).

17.4% of the households in Macomb County (Central) PUMA, MI reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

96.3% of the residents in Macomb County (Central) PUMA, MI are U.S. citizens.

In 2023, the median property value in Macomb County (Central) PUMA, MI was $345,900, and the homeownership rate was 82.6%.

Most people in Macomb County (Central) PUMA, MI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 27.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Macomb County (Central) PUMA, MI was 2 cars per household.

Macomb County (Central) PUMA, MI borders Oakland County (Northeast) PUMA, MI, Oakland County (East Central)--Troy & Rochester Area PUMA, MI, Macomb County (North) PUMA, MI, Macomb County (Southwest)--Sterling Heights City PUMA, MI, and Macomb County (Southeast)--Mount Clemens & Fraser Area PUMA, MI.

United States Michigan

Population & Diversity

Macomb County (Central) PUMA, MI is home to a population of 177k people, from which 96.3% are citizens. As of 2023, 12.2% of Macomb County (Central) PUMA, MI residents were born outside of the country (21.5k people).

In 2023, there were 22.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (152k people) in Macomb County (Central) PUMA, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 6.85k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 6.29k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Macomb County (Central) PUMA, MI are Other Indo-European Languages (5,362 households), Arabic (4,392 households), and Amharic, Somali, or Other Afro-Asiatic Languages (3,039 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

89,064

Women

50.6%

86,910

Men

49.4%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 175,974 inhabitants, with 49.4% men, and 50.6% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

96.3%

2023 Citizenship

96.3%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 96.3% of Macomb County (Central) PUMA, MI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Macomb County (Central) PUMA, MI was 96.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Macomb County (Central) PUMA, MI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Macomb County (Central) PUMA, MI

White (Non-Hispanic)
152k ± 1.72k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
6.85k ± 1.06k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
6.29k ± 804

2.95%

Hispanic Population

5.21k people

2.95% of the people in Macomb County (Central) PUMA, MI are hispanic (5.21k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Macomb County (Central) PUMA, MI as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Iraq
4,166 ± 1,566 people
Albania
3,041 ± 1,342 people
India
2,349 ± 1,182 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Macomb County (Central) PUMA, MI was Iraq, the natal country of 4,166 Macomb County (Central) PUMA, MI residents, followed by Albania with 3,041 and India with 2,349.

Foreign-Born Population

12.2%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

21.5k people

12.3%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

21.6k people

As of 2023, 12.2% of Macomb County (Central) PUMA, MI residents (21.5k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Macomb County (Central) PUMA, MI was 12.3%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Macomb County (Central) PUMA, MI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Other Indo-European Languages
5,362 households (3.19%)
Arabic
4,392 households (2.61%)
Amharic, Somali, or Other Afro-Asiatic Languages
3,039 households (1.81%)

17.4% of the households in Macomb County (Central) PUMA, MI reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2023, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Macomb County (Central) PUMA, MI was Other Indo-European Languages. 3.19% of the households in Macomb County (Central) PUMA, MI reported speaking Other Indo-European Languages at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,739 ± 358
Gulf War (2001-)
1,375 ± 295
Gulf War (1990s)
787 ± 211

Macomb County (Central) PUMA, MI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.99 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Macomb County (Central) PUMA, MI employs 86.5k people. The largest industries in Macomb County (Central) PUMA, MI are Motor vehicles & motor vehicle equipment manufacturing (12,045 people), Restaurants & Food Services (6,320 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (5,964 people), and the highest paying industries are Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($147,593), Other administrative & other support services ($135,971), and Aircraft & parts manufacturing ($129,494).

Males in Macomb County (Central) PUMA, MI have an average income that is 1.43 times higher than the average income of females, which is $64,774. The income inequality in Macomb County (Central) PUMA, MI (measured using the Gini index) is 0.455, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

40,374

Women

47.4%

44,781

Men

52.6%

The workforce of Macomb County (Central) PUMA, MI in 2020 was 85,155 people, with 47.4% woman, and 52.6% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Macomb County (Central) PUMA, MI.

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Occupations

86.5k

2022 Value

0.887%

1 Year growth

± 0.887%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Macomb County (Central) PUMA, MI grew at a rate of 0.887%, from 85.8k employees to 86.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Macomb County (Central) PUMA, MI, are Registered nurses (3,302 people), Mechanical engineers (2,418 people), and Other managers (2,362 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Macomb County (Central) PUMA, MI.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Michigan (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

86.5k

2022 Value

0.887%

1 Year growth

± 0.887%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Macomb County (Central) PUMA, MI grew at a rate of 0.887%, from 85.8k employees to 86.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Macomb County (Central) PUMA, MI, are Motor vehicles & motor vehicle equipment manufacturing (12,045 people), Restaurants & Food Services (6,320 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (5,964 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Macomb County (Central) PUMA, MI, though some of these residents may live in Macomb County (Central) PUMA, MI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$70,923

Median earning men ± $2,494

$41,966

Median earning women ± $2,226

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Public Administration ($101,377), Manufacturing ($95,139), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($92,430).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Information ($76,637), Public Administration ($73,345), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($66,690).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.16%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 4.37M people employed in Michigan. This represents a 2.16% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 23.6%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Michigan.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Michigan went to Donald J. Trump with 49.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.3%), followed by Jill Stein (0.788%).

Gary Peters and Elissa Slotkin are the senators currently representing the state of Michigan. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Michigan is currently represented by 13 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Macomb County (Central) PUMA, MI. Showing the available data for Michigan.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (49.7%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (48.3%)
Democratic Party
Jill Stein (0.788%)
Green Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Michigan went to Donald J. Trump with 49.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.3%), followed by Jill Stein (0.788%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Michigan for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Michigan

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Gary Peters

Senator from Michigan

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Elissa Slotkin

Senator from Michigan

Assumed office on January 3, 2025

Gary Peters and Elissa Slotkin are the senators currently representing Michigan.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Michigan over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Michigan

Michigan is currently represented by 13 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Michigan have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2022, 0.934% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.24% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Macomb County (Central) PUMA, MI in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (34.4k), Some college (31.9k), and Bachelors Degree (28.4k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Macomb County (Central) PUMA, MI was $345,900 in 2023, which is 1.14 times larger than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $327,100 to $345,900, a 5.75% increase. The homeownership rate in Macomb County (Central) PUMA, MI is 82.6%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Macomb County (Central) PUMA, MI have an average commute time of 27.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Macomb County (Central) PUMA, MI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Macomb County (Central) PUMA, MI is $101,858. In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Macomb County (Central) PUMA, MI was Oakland County (Central)--Birmingham & Bloomfield Area PUMA, MI with a value of $143,581, followed by Oakland County (East Central)--Troy & Rochester Area PUMA, MI and Oakland County (Northeast) PUMA, MI, with respective values of $118,518 and $116,518.

Housing

Property

$345,900

Median Property Value 2023

±$5,001

$54,920

Median Property Taxes

±$1,585

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Macomb County (Central) PUMA, MI the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Macomb County (Central) PUMA, MI compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

82.6%

Homeownership

2023

63.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 82.6% of the housing units in Macomb County (Central) PUMA, MI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 82.4%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Macomb County (Central) PUMA, MI compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Macomb County (Central) PUMA, MI was Oakland County (Central)--Birmingham & Bloomfield Area PUMA, MI with a value of $143,581, followed by Oakland County (East Central)--Troy & Rochester Area PUMA, MI and Oakland County (Northeast) PUMA, MI, with respective values of $118,518 and $116,518.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Macomb County (Central) PUMA, MI colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$101,858

Median Household Income

± $3,190

66.5k

Number of Households

± 2,058

In 2023, the median household income of the 66.5k households in Macomb County (Central) PUMA, MI grew to $101,858 from the previous year's value of $97,751.

The following chart displays the households in Macomb County (Central) PUMA, MI distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $150k - $200k range.

Wage Distribution

0.455

2022 Wage GINI in Macomb County (Central) PUMA, MI

0.456

2021 Wage GINI in Macomb County (Central) PUMA, MI

In 2022, the income inequality in Macomb County (Central) PUMA, MI was 0.455 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.116% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Macomb County (Central) PUMA, MI was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Macomb County (Central) PUMA, MI in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Macomb County (Central) PUMA, MI across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (79.7%)
Worked At Home (12.8%)
Carpooled (5.92%)

In 2023, 79.7% of workers in Macomb County (Central) PUMA, MI drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (12.8%) and those who carpooled to work (5.92%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

27.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Macomb County (Central) PUMA, MI have a longer commute time (27.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.6% of the workforce in Macomb County (Central) PUMA, MI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Macomb County (Central) PUMA, MI compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Macomb County (Central) PUMA, MI distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Macomb County (Central) PUMA, MI have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

5.36% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Macomb County (Central) PUMA, MI (9.43k out of 176k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 75+, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Macomb County (Central) PUMA, MI is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

96.5% of the population of Macomb County (Central) PUMA, MI has health coverage, with 59.2% on employee plans, 9.44% on Medicaid, 13.6% on Medicare, 13.6% on non-group plans, and 0.715% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Michigan see 1235 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.883% decrease from the previous year (1246 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1273 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 316 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,235 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Michigan

Primary care physicians in Michigan see an average of 1,235 patients per year. This represents a 0.883% decrease from the previous year (1,246 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Michigan in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.1% under 18 years, 17.1% between 18 and 34 years, 41.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.7% were men and 51.3% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

3.5%

Uninsured

59.2%

Employer Coverage

9.44%

Medicaid

13.6%

Medicare

13.6%

Non-Group

0.715%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Macomb County (Central) PUMA, MI declined by 3.69% from 3.64% to 3.5%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Macomb County (Central) PUMA, MI changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.