County · Michigan
Macomb County, Michigan
Macomb County, Michigan. Macomb County had 886,221 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 0.6% since 2020, in line with Michigan (+0.5%). It holds 27 places (16 cities, villages and boroughs and 11 towns and townships) and 244 census tracts. GEOID 26099.
Macomb County is one of the 6 counties of the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
886,221
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 881,217 · ACS 2020-2024: 879,853
Median household income
$77,837
±$1,037 (90% margin)
Michigan: $72,875
Median home value
$243,900
±$1,814 (90% margin)
Michigan: $231,600
Median gross rent
$1,211
±$13 (90% margin)
Michigan: $1,129
How many people live in Macomb County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 881,217 residents in Macomb County. The Census Bureau estimates 886,221 for July 1, 2025, up 0.6% since 2020, in line with Michigan (+0.5%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 879,853 over 479 square miles of land.
| Measure | Macomb County | Michigan | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 879,853 | 10,077,761 | +9,528 |
| Households | 358,668±1,153 | 4,076,369 | +12,266 |
| Average household size | 2.43±0.01 | 2.42 | −0.06 |
| Housing units | 373,413±193 | 4,622,236 | +7,397 |
Macomb County's population since 2000
From 788,149 in 2000 to 886,221 in 2025: up 12.4%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Macomb County?
Macomb County holds 27 places: 16 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 11 towns and townships (county subdivisions with their own government). The largest is Warren with 137,138 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Warren | 139,387 | $64,016 |
|---|---|---|
| Sterling Heights | 134,346 | $79,909 |
| Clinton Charter Township | 100,513 | $74,244 |
| Macomb Township | 91,663 | $120,652 |
| Shelby Charter Township | 79,408 | $91,012 |
| St. Clair Shores | 58,874 | $73,500 |
| Roseville | 47,710 | $62,182 |
| Chesterfield Township | 45,376 | $91,508 |
| Eastpointe | 34,318 | $62,325 |
| Washington Charter Township | 28,165 | $97,723 |
| Harrison Charter Township | 24,314 | $80,366 |
| Mount Clemens | 15,697 | $52,310 |
| Fraser | 14,726 | $64,354 |
| Lenox Township | 12,119 | $72,484 |
| New Baltimore | 12,117 | $106,033 |
| Bruce Township, Macomb County | 9,324 | $117,989 |
| Center Line | 8,552 | $54,703 |
| New Haven | 6,097 | $66,125 |
| Richmond | 5,878 | $64,719 |
| Armada Township | 5,318 | $105,734 |
| Utica | 5,245 | $58,718 |
| Ray Township | 3,780 | $117,917 |
| Romeo | 3,767 | $74,323 |
| Richmond Township, Macomb County | 3,544 | $126,450 |
| Armada | 1,684 | $102,083 |
| Memphis | 1,084 | $57,222 |
| Village of Grosse Pointe Shores | 2,647 | $189,583 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Macomb County?
The median resident of Macomb County is 41.3 years old; 20.6% are under 18 and 18.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 74.1%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 12.7%. 11.7% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Macomb County | Michigan | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.3±0.2 | 40.2 | +0.4 |
| Under 18 years | 20.6%±0.1 pts | 21.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 18.3%±0.1 pts | 18.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.2% | 5.9% | +0.6 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 74.1%±0.2 pts | 72.4% | −4.9 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 12.7%±0.2 pts | 13.1% | +1.1 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 5.1%±0.1 pts | 3.4% | +1.1 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.4%±0.3 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.1 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 11.7%±0.4 pts | 7.2% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 15.6%±0.4 pts | 10.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.1%±0.2 pts | 5.8% | – |
| With a disability | 14.0%±0.3 pts | 14.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.9%±0.3 pts | 4.9% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 90.8%±0.3 pts | 92.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 27.7%±0.5 pts | 32.4% | +2.8 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 9.6%±0.3 pts | 12.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.9%±0.1 pts | 1.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Macomb County earn?
Half of Macomb County's 358,668 households earn less than $77,837 a year (±$1,037), against $72,875 in Michigan. In 2015-2019 it was $77,355 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 10.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Macomb County | Michigan | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $77,837±$1,037 | $72,875 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $98,851±$1,325 | $98,700 | – |
| Per capita income | $40,619±$512 | $40,735 | +$944 |
| People below the poverty line | 10.4%±0.5 pts | 13.2% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 14.8%±1.2 pts | 17.6% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 12.8%±0.5 pts | 13.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 93.2%±0.3 pts | 90.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Macomb County?
Owners occupy 75.0% of Macomb County's occupied homes and renters 25.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $243,900 by its owner (±$1,814). The median renter pays $1,211 a month including utilities, and 40.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Macomb County | Michigan | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $243,900±$1,814 | $231,600 | +$38,620 |
| Median gross rent | $1,211±$13 | $1,129 | +$27 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 40.5%±1.7 pts | 41.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,628±$14 | $1,569 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 75.0%±0.6 pts | 73.2% | +1.7 pts |
| Housing units | 373,413±193 | 4,622,236 | +7,397 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.7%±0.1 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.9%±0.6 pts | 5.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 68.4%±0.6 pts | 72.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 3.6%±0.2 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.1%±0.1 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 4.3%±0.2 pts | 14.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Macomb County building?
Builders took permits for 1,931 new housing units across Macomb County in 2025 (1,046 single-family), 2.2 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Macomb County get to work?
76.0% of Macomb County's workers drive alone and 13.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 26.3 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.7%.
| Measure | Macomb County | Michigan | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 63.8%±0.4 pts | 61.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.7%±0.4 pts | 5.7% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 76.0%±0.7 pts | 74.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.8%±0.4 pts | 7.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.6%±0.1 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Walked | 1.0%±0.2 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 13.4%±0.6 pts | 13.5% | +10.7 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 26.3 min±0.3 | 24.2 min | −1.6 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Macomb County's census tracts?
Macomb County is divided into 244 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $37,239 (Tract 2450) to $175,375 (Tract 2254.02).
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Macomb County compare with Michigan's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 3rd of 83 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 46th of 83 |
| Residents per square mile | 2nd of 83 |
| Median household income | 12th of 83 |
| Median home value | 15th of 83 |
| Median gross rent | 7th of 83 |
| Poverty rate | 66th of 83 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22nd of 83 |
| Median age | 61st of 83 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Macomb County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.