Macomb County, Michigan Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 3rd-largest in Michigan

The population of Macomb County, Michigan is 877,624 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 3rd-largest county in Michigan. The median household income is $76,399, the median home value is $231,400, and the median age is 41.1.

The population of Macomb County has grown 5.3% since 2010 (841,350 → 886,175), a +0.37% annualized rate.

Macomb County within Michigan · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

877,624

Population

+0.37%

Annual growth

1831

People / sq mi

$76,399

Median Income

$231,400

Median Home Value

Macomb County covers 479 sq mi of land at 1830.9 people per square mile.

About Macomb County, MI

Macomb County is a county in Michigan with a population of 877,624. It ranks #3 among counties in Michigan by population. The median age is 41.1, older than the national median. The population is 49.0% male and 51.0% female.

The median household income in Macomb County is $76,399, near the US median of $74,580. 7.3% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $231,400, with monthly rent averaging $1,175. The homeownership rate of 75.0% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Macomb County reflects 27.2% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 11.5% of workers primarily work from home, similar to the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 26.8 minutes each way.

Macomb County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Macomb County had a population of 841,350 in 2010 and 886,175 in 2024, a 5.3% growth over 14 years. The peak was 886,175 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.37%.

886,175

Population (2024)

841,350

Population (2010)

886,175

Peak (2024)

0.37%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	841,350	-	-	estimate
2011	844,159	+2,809	+0.33%	estimate
2012	849,761	+5,602	+0.66%	estimate
2013	857,146	+7,385	+0.87%	estimate
2014	862,914	+5,768	+0.67%	estimate
2015	865,031	+2,117	+0.25%	estimate
2016	868,329	+3,298	+0.38%	estimate
2017	870,867	+2,538	+0.29%	estimate
2018	872,089	+1,222	+0.14%	estimate
2019	872,389	+300	+0.03%	estimate
2020	880,294	+7,905	+0.91%	estimate
2021	877,789	-2,505	-0.28%	estimate
2022	875,735	-2,054	-0.23%	estimate
2023	879,271	+3,536	+0.40%	estimate
2024	886,175	+6,904	+0.79%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	76.2%
Black or African American	12.5%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	1.2%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

41.1

Median Age

51.0%

Female

49.0%

Male

17.9%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

5.3%

5–9

5.5%

10–14

6.1%

15–19

5.9%

20–24

5.8%

25–34

13.8%

35–44

12.1%

45–54

13.2%

55–59

7.2%

60–64

7.2%

65–74

10.6%

75–84

5.1%

85+

2.2%

Children (under 15): 16.9% · Seniors (65+): 17.9%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$76,399+$5,250 vs state
Mean household income	$96,605
Per-capita income	$39,467
Poverty rate	7.3%-1.5% vs state
Unemployment rate	3.7%
Employment-to-population	60.1%

Top Industries by Employment

Manufacturing

20.8%

Professional & business services

20.5%

Finance & real estate

10.2%

Education & health care

8.6%

Information

6.4%

Construction

6.1%

Retail trade

4.6%

Arts, entertainment & food

4.4%

The largest employment sector in Macomb County is manufacturing, accounting for 20.8% of workers.

How residents commute

0.6%

Drive alone

1.0%

Carpool

77.8%

Public transit

11.5%

Work from home

26.8 min

Avg commute

Housing

$231,400+$13,800 vs state

Median home value

$1,175

Median rent

75.0%

Homeownership rate

371,723

Total housing units

95.9%

Occupied

4.1%

Vacant

25.0%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

95.0%

With health insurance

95.2%

With broadband internet

10.1%

Foreign-born

5.4%

Veterans (18+)

13.9%

With a disability

84.8%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

90.8%

High School+

27.2%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Macomb County, Michigan has a population of 877,624 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 3rd-largest county in Michigan. Population density is 1831 people per square mile.

The population of Macomb County has grown 5.3% since 2010 (841,350 → 886,175), a +0.37% annualized rate.

The median household income in Macomb County, Michigan is $76,399, with mean (average) household income of $96,605 and per-capita income of $39,467. 7.3% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Macomb County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (76.2%), Black or African American (12.5%), Hispanic or Latino (1.2%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Macomb County, Michigan is 41.1 years. Residents are 51.0% female and 49.0% male.

The median home value in Macomb County is $231,400 and median monthly rent is $1,175. 75.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 371,723 total housing units, 4.1% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Macomb County, Michigan is manufacturing, employing 20.8% of workers. The unemployment rate is 3.7%.

Detroit is among the largest cities associated with Macomb County, Michigan, with a population of 636,644.