Macomb County, MI

County

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    2024 Population
    879,853
    US Senator
    Gary Peters
    Democratic Party
    US Senator
    Elissa Slotkin
    Democratic Party
    2024 Median Age
    41.3
    0.487% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    10.4%
    6.01% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $77,837
    1.88% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $243,900
    5.4% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    432,955
    0.236% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Macomb County, 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.

    96.6% of the residents in Macomb County, MI are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Macomb County, MI are Macomb Community College (2,485 degrees awarded in 2024), U.S. Truck Driver Training School (790 degrees), and Dorsey College-Roseville (323 degrees).

    In 2024, the median property value in Macomb County, MI was $243,900, and the homeownership rate was 75%.

    Most people in Macomb County, MI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Macomb County, MI was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Macomb County, MI is home to a population of 880k people, from which 96.6% are citizens. As of 2024, 11.7% of Macomb County, MI residents were born outside of the country (103k people).

    In 2024, there were 5.84 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (652k people) in Macomb County, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 112k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 44.4k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    96.6%
    2024 Citizenship
    96.7%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 96.6% of Macomb County, MI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Macomb County, MI was 96.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Macomb County, MI
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      652k ± 1.63k
    2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      112k ± 1.72k
    3. Asian (Non-Hispanic)
      44.4k ± 820
    3.17%
    Hispanic Population
    27.9k people

    In 2024, there were 5.84 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (652k people) in Macomb County, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 112k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 44.4k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    3.17% of the people in Macomb County, MI are hispanic (27.9k people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Macomb County, MI as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Michigan.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      83,098 ± 7,048 people
    2. India
      80,532 ± 6,939 people
    3. Iraq
      55,181 ± 5,751 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Michigan was Mexico, the natal country of 83,098 Michigan residents, followed by India with 80,532 and Iraq with 55,181.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    11.7%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    103k people
    11.4%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    100k people

    As of 2024, 11.7% of Macomb County, MI residents (103k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Macomb County, MI was 11.4%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      12,579 ± 754
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      6,663 ± 668
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      4,597 ± 483

    Macomb County, MI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.89 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    95.1% of the population of Macomb County, MI has health coverage, with 50.6% on employee plans, 17.9% on Medicaid, 13.8% on Medicare, 12.1% on non-group plans, and 0.802% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Macomb County, MI see 1,842 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,842 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1066 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 410 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.8% were men and 51.2% were women.

    Coverage

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

    1,842 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Macomb County, MI

    Primary care physicians in Macomb County, MI see an average of 1,842 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,842 patients).

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.9% under 18 years, 20.6% between 18 and 34 years, 39.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.1% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.8% were men and 51.2% were women.

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

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    Uninsured People

    4.86%
    Uninsured
    50.6%
    Employer Coverage
    17.9%
    Medicaid
    13.8%
    Medicare
    12.1%
    Non-Group
    0.802%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Macomb County, MI declined by 2.38% from 4.98% to 4.86%.

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

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    Health Indicators

    Health Outcomes

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    In 2025, the average number of mentally unhealthy days reported in past 30 days (age-adjusted) was 5.74 in Macomb County, MI.

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    Health Behaviors

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    In 2025, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 36.7% in Macomb County, MI.

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    Clinical Care

    Indicator

    In 2025, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 5.53% in Macomb County, MI.

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    Economy

    The economy of Macomb County, MI employs 433k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Macomb County, MI were Manufacturing (88,701 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (61,383 people), and Retail Trade (49,257 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($93,727), Management of Companies & Enterprises ($92,687), and Public Administration ($76,165).

    Employment

    Occupations

    433k
    2024 Value
    ± 5,279
    0.236%
    1 Year growth
    ± 1.68%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Macomb County, MI grew at a rate of 0.236%, from 432k employees to 433k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Macomb County, MI, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (53,001 people), Management Occupations (41,462 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (40,204 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Macomb County, MI.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    433k
    2024 Value
    ± 5,279
    0.236%
    1 Year growth
    ± 1.68%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Macomb County, MI grew at a rate of 0.236%, from 432k employees to 433k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Macomb County, MI, are Manufacturing (88,701 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (61,383 people), and Retail Trade (49,257 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Macomb County, MI, though some of these residents may live in Macomb County, MI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $58,631
    Median earning men ± $975
    $40,127
    Median earning women ± $844

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($89,004), Information ($78,178), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($77,895).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($63,723), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($58,336), and Information ($49,848).

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    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.

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    Establishments by Size

    The industries with the most establishments
    1. 1,437
      Construction
    2. 1,318
      Health Care and Social Assistance
    3. 1,251
      Retail Trade

    The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $5.11M
      Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
    2. $4.69M
      Manufacturing
    3. $2.26M
      Health Care and Social Assistance

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    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

    Voting results are not available for Macomb County, MI. Showing the available data for Michigan.
    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (49.7%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (48.3%)
      Democratic Party
    3. 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.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Michigan

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    Gary Peters
    Senator from Michigan2
    Assumed office on January 3, 2015
    Elissa Slotkin
    Senator from Michigan1
    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.

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Macomb County, MI awarded 3,853 degrees. The student population of Macomb County, MI in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 7,137 male students and 10,030 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Macomb County, MI are White (2,045 and 53.4%), Black or African American (1,163 and 30.4%), Unknown (181 and 4.73%), and Hispanic or Latino (167 and 4.36%).

    The largest universities in Macomb County, MI by number of degrees awarded are Macomb Community College (2,485 and 64.5%), U.S. Truck Driver Training School (790 and 20.5%), and Dorsey College-Roseville (323 and 8.38%).

    The most popular majors in Macomb County, MI are Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor (790 and 20.5%), General Studies (716 and 18.6%), and Liberal Arts & Sciences (338 and 8.77%).

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    In 2024 there were 17,167 students enrolled in Macomb County, MI, 41.6% men and 58.4% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 10,305 records, of which 56% were women and 44% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. General Studies
      711 degrees awarded
    2. Liberal Arts & Sciences
      337 degrees awarded
    3. General Business
      176 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Macomb County, MI was General Studies with 711 degrees awarded.

    This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Macomb County, MI according to their major.

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    1. Macomb Community College
      2,485 degrees awarded
    2. U.S. Truck Driver Training School
      790 degrees awarded
    3. Dorsey College-Roseville
      323 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Macomb Community College with 2,485 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    In 2024, 1,682 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Macomb County, MI, which is 0.775 times less than the 2,171 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 2,045 degrees mean that there were 1.76 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 1,163 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Tuition

    Average Net Price by Sector

    Private for-profit, 2-year ($16,163) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Private for-profit, 2-year ($827) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    Public, 2-year ($2,016) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

    The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Macomb County, MI was $243,900 in 2024, which is 0.733 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $231,400 to $243,900, a 5.4% increase. The homeownership rate in Macomb County, MI is 75%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Macomb County, MI have an average commute time of 26.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Macomb County, MI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    In 2025, 13.8% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Macomb County, MI. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 1.7%.

    Housing

    Property

    $243,900
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$1,814
    $269,056
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$3,721

    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, MI the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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

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    Rent vs Own

    75%
    Homeownership
    2024
    62.7%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 75% of the housing units in Macomb County, MI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 75%.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $77,837
    Median Household Income
    ± $1,037
    359k
    Number of Households
    ± 4,809

    In 2024, the median household income of the 359k households in Macomb County, MI grew to $77,837 from the previous year's value of $76,399.

    The following chart displays the households in Macomb County, 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 $75k - $100k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Macomb County, MI is from Michigan.
    0.46
    2024 Wage GINI in Michigan
    0.462
    2023 Wage GINI in Michigan

    In 2024, the income inequality in Michigan was 0.46 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.474% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Michigan was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Michigan in comparison to the national average.

    This chart shows the number of workers in Michigan across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (76%)
    2. Worked At Home (13.4%)
    3. Carpooled (7.76%)

    In 2024, 76% of workers in Macomb County, MI drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (13.4%) and those who carpooled to work (7.76%).

    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.

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    Commute Time

    26.3 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Macomb County, MI have a shorter commute time (26.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.61% of the workforce in Macomb County, MI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Macomb County, 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, MI have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Severe Housing Problems

    In 2025, 13.8% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Macomb County, MI. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 1.7%.

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    Poverty & Diversity

    10.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Macomb County, MI (90.7k out of 872k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 35 - 44.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Macomb County, MI is White, followed by Black and Two Or More.

    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.

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    Children in Poverty

    In 2025, 14.3% of the children was living in poverty in Macomb County, MI. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 3.6%.

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    Security

    Crimes & Accidents

    Indicator

    In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 293 in Macomb County, MI. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 23.2% per 100,000 population.

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