Macomb County, MI

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2021 Population

879,123

0.945% 1-year growth

US Senator

Debbie Stabenow

Democratic Party

US Senator

Gary Peters

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

40.9

0.244% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

10.3%

3.78% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$67,828

4.93% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$184,600

6.09% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

431,200

1.13% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Macomb County, MI had a population of 879k people with a median age of 40.9 and a median household income of $67,828. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Macomb County, MI grew from 870,893 to 879,123, a 0.945% increase and its median household income grew from $64,641 to $67,828, a 4.93% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Macomb County, MI are White (Non-Hispanic) (77.3%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (12.1%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (4.36%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.02%), and White (Hispanic) (1.38%).

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.

96.4% of the residents in Macomb County, MI are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Macomb County, MI are Macomb Community College (2,648 degrees awarded in 2021), U.S. Truck Driver Training School (421 degrees), and Dorsey College-Roseville (253 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Macomb County, MI was $184,600, and the homeownership rate was 74.4%.

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

Macomb County, MI borders Lapeer County, MI, Oakland County, MI, St. Clair County, MI, and Wayne County, MI.

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Population & Diversity

Macomb County, MI is home to a population of 879k people, from which 96.4% are citizens. As of 2021, 11.5% of Macomb County, MI residents were born outside of the country (101k people).

In 2021, there were 6.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (679k people) in Macomb County, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 106k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 38.3k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

96.4%

2021 Citizenship

96.3%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 96.4% of Macomb County, MI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Macomb County, MI was 96.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Macomb County, MI

White (Non-Hispanic)
679k ± 1.07k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
106k ± 1.2k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
38.3k ± 889

2.8%

Hispanic Population

24.6k people

2.8% of the people in Macomb County, MI are hispanic (24.6k people).

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

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Michigan.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
79,412 ± 6,891 people
India
76,245 ± 6,753 people
Iraq
59,562 ± 5,974 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Michigan was Mexico, the natal country of 79,412 Michigan residents, followed by India with 76,245 and Iraq with 59,562.

Foreign-Born Population

11.5%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

101k people

11.5%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

99.8k people

As of 2021, 11.5% of Macomb County, MI residents (101k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Macomb County, MI was 11.5%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
15,424 ± 769
Gulf War (2001-)
6,262 ± 596
Gulf War (1990s)
5,427 ± 522

Macomb County, MI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.46 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Macomb County, MI employs 431k people. The largest industries in Macomb County, MI are Manufacturing (91,510 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (61,477 people), and Retail Trade (50,475 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($81,385), Management of Companies & Enterprises ($74,167), and Public Administration ($66,879).

Males in Michigan have an average income that is 1.36 times higher than the average income of females, which is $53,616. The income inequality in Michigan (measured using the Gini index) is 0.468, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

431k

2021 Value

± 4,900

1.13%

1 Year growth

± 1.62%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Macomb County, MI grew at a rate of 1.13%, from 426k employees to 431k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Macomb County, MI, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (53,558 people), Production Occupations (41,618 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (41,608 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Macomb County, 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.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

431k

2021 Value

± 4,900

1.13%

1 Year growth

± 1.62%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Macomb County, MI grew at a rate of 1.13%, from 426k employees to 431k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Macomb County, MI, are Manufacturing (91,510 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (61,477 people), and Retail Trade (50,475 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.

Median Earnings by Industry

$51,149

Median earning men ± $854

$33,420

Median earning women ± $569

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($82,140), Manufacturing ($66,704), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($66,081).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($55,201), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($48,183), and Information ($44,516).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Michigan. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

9,807
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
7,530
Manufacturing
3,976
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services

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

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$19.1M
Manufacturing
$5.32M
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$4.11M
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Michigan to other states, or from other states to Michigan.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Michigan product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $217B, followed by Machinery ($58.2B) and Mixed freight ($51.2B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Michigan products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$667B

2020 Value in Michigan

$1.16T

Projected 2050 Value in Michigan

74% growth

In 2020, total outbound Michigan trade was $667B. This is expected to increase 74% to $1.16T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Michigan trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Michigan to other states, or from other states to Michigan.

Most Common Trade Partners

Ohio
$37.2B
Indiana
$33.2B
Texas
$31.6B

In 2020, the top outbound Michigan domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Ohio with $37.2B, followed by Indiana with $33.2B and Texas and $31.6B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Michigan shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Macomb County, MI went to Donald J. Trump with 53.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (45.3%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.903%).

Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters 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

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (53.4%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (45.3%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.903%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Macomb County, MI for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Michigan

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Debbie Stabenow

Senator from Michigan

Assumed office on January 3, 2001

Gary Peters

Senator from Michigan

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters 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

In 2021, universities in Macomb County, MI awarded 3,633 degrees. The student population of Macomb County, MI in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 7,096 male students and 10,689 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Macomb County, MI are White (2,231 and 62.5%), followed by Black or African American (796 and 22.3%), Unknown (197 and 5.52%), and Asian (134 and 3.75%).

The largest universities in Macomb County, MI by number of degrees awarded are Macomb Community College (2,648 and 72.9%), U.S. Truck Driver Training School (421 and 11.6%), and Dorsey College-Roseville (253 and 6.96%).

The most popular majors in Macomb County, MI are General Studies (1,053 and 29%), Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor (421 and 11.6%), and General Business (199 and 5.48%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 17,785 students enrolled in Macomb County, MI, 39.9% men and 60.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 11,749 records, of which 57.9% were women and 42.1% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Studies
1,036 degrees awarded
General Business
198 degrees awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
173 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Macomb County, MI was General Studies with 1,036 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Macomb Community College
2,648 degrees awarded
U.S. Truck Driver Training School
421 degrees awarded
Dorsey College-Roseville
253 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Macomb Community College with 2,648 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 1,585 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Macomb County, MI, which is 0.774 times less than the 2,048 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 2,231 degrees mean that there were 2.8 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 796 degrees awarded.

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.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Private for-profit, less-than 2-year ($25,080) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private for-profit, less-than 2-year ($1,975) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,774) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.763% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.76% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (2.3M), Some college (1.94M), and Bachelors Degree (1.38M).

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, MI was $184,600 in 2021, which is 0.754 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $174,000 to $184,600, a 6.09% increase. The homeownership rate in Macomb County, MI is 74.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Macomb County, MI have an average commute time of 27.4 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.

Median household income in Macomb County, MI is $67,828. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Macomb County, MI was Census Tract 2150 with a value of $126,354, followed by Census Tract 2145 and Census Tract 2264, with respective values of $121,111 and $118,864.

In 2022, 13.7% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Macomb County, MI. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 1.84%.

Housing

Property

$184,600

Median Property Value 2021

±$1,669

$261,678

Median Property Taxes

±$3,613

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.

Rent vs Own

74.4%

Homeownership

2021

62.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 74.4% of the housing units in Macomb County, MI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 74.1%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 2150
Census Tract 2145
Census Tract 2264

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Macomb County, MI was Census Tract 2150 with a value of $126,354, followed by Census Tract 2145 and Census Tract 2264, with respective values of $121,111 and $118,864.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Macomb County, 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.

$67,828

Median Household Income

± $890

352k

Number of Households

± 4,483

In 2021, the median household income of the 352k households in Macomb County, MI grew to $67,828 from the previous year's value of $64,641.

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.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Macomb County, MI is from Michigan.

0.468

2021 Wage GINI in Michigan

0.471

2020 Wage GINI in Michigan

In 2021, the income inequality in Michigan was 0.468 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.592% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Michigan was lower than than the national average of 0.478. 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.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (82.1%)
Carpooled (8.08%)
Worked At Home (7.29%)

In 2021, 82.1% of workers in Macomb County, MI drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.08%) and those who worked at home (7.29%).

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, MI have a longer commute time (27.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.55% of the workforce in Macomb County, MI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Macomb County, 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, 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.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 13.7% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Macomb County, MI. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 1.84%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

10.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Macomb County, MI (89.5k out of 871k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. 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.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 12.6% of the children was living in poverty in Macomb County, MI. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 5.3%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children 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.

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.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

94.7% of the population of Macomb County, MI has health coverage, with 51.9% on employee plans, 16.9% on Medicaid, 13.1% on Medicare, 12.1% on non-group plans, and 0.747% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Macomb County, MI see 1836 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.77% decrease from the previous year (1869 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1121 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 472 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.1% were men and 51.9% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,836 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Macomb County, MI

Primary care physicians in Macomb County, MI see an average of 1,836 patients per year. This represents a 1.77% decrease from the previous year (1,869 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.4% under 18 years, 20.4% between 18 and 34 years, 40.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.1% were men and 51.9% were women.

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

Uninsured People

5.27%

Uninsured

51.9%

Employer Coverage

16.9%

Medicaid

13.1%

Medicare

12.1%

Non-Group

0.747%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Macomb County, MI grew by 0.988% from 5.22% to 5.27%.

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.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 47.2 in Macomb County, MI.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Macomb County, MI.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, 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% in Macomb County, MI.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Macomb County, MI.

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