Macomb County, MI

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Macomb County Overview

878,453
TOTAL POPULATION
431,113
MALE POPULATION
447,340
FEMALE POPULATION
96.37
MALES / 100 FEMALES
103.76
FEMALES / 100 MALES
41.0
MEDIAN AGE
3.1
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.5
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$38,015
PER CAPITA INCOME
$92,227
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$73,876
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
34.0%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
66.0¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$9,991
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.43
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
460,314
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
64.0%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
5.7%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Macomb County Area Codes

Race in Macomb County

The most populous races in Macomb County are White / Caucasian (680,537 | 77.5%), Black / African American (108,151 | 12.3%), and Two or more Races (40,084 | 4.6%).
Race in Macomb County
Race# Population% Population
Asian39,9924.5%
Black / African American108,15112.3%
Hawaiian / Pacific4620.1%
Hispanic or Latino25,2082.9%
Native / Alaskan1,7990.2%
White / Caucasian680,53777.5%
Two or more Races40,0844.6%
Some other Race7,4280.9%
Total878,453100.0%

Ancestry in Macomb County

The most populous ancestries reported in Macomb County are German (154,603 | 17.6%), Polish (120,607 | 13.7%), Italian (93,098 | 10.6%), Irish (85,500 | 9.7%), and English (61,594 | 7.0%), together accounting for 58.7% of all Macomb County residents.
Ancestry in Macomb County
Ancestry# Population% Population
Afghan260.0%
African3,8470.4%
Albanian11,9121.4%
Aleut50.0%
Alsatian570.0%
American33,1913.8%
Apache1830.0%
Arab28,0853.2%
Argentinean2780.0%
Armenian1,7390.2%
Assyrian / Chaldean / Syriac23,8292.7%
Australian1160.0%
Austrian1,7860.2%
Bahamian720.0%
Bangladeshi4,1820.5%
Barbadian180.0%
Basque360.0%
Belgian10,6001.2%
Bhutanese1,4920.2%
Blackfeet5640.1%
Bolivian300.0%
Brazilian4800.1%
British3,8350.4%
British West Indian330.0%
Bulgarian3640.0%
Burmese2,3750.3%
Cajun80.0%
Canadian3,9050.4%
Celtic2290.0%
Central American9430.1%
Central American Indian1380.0%
Cherokee1,9590.2%
Cheyenne30.0%
Chickasaw240.0%
Chilean430.0%
Chippewa1,2020.1%
Choctaw1250.0%
Colombian6410.1%
Comanche350.0%
Costa Rican1860.0%
Cree160.0%
Creek3060.0%
Croatian1,7920.2%
Crow50.0%
Cuban8060.1%
Czech3,2010.4%
Czechoslovakian8830.1%
Danish1,9260.2%
Delaware110.0%
Dominican1820.0%
Dutch9,0841.0%
Dutch West Indian430.0%
Eastern European1,6000.2%
Ecuadorian2670.0%
Egyptian6480.1%
English61,5947.0%
Estonian100.0%
Ethiopian380.0%
European9,5751.1%
Fijian160.0%
Filipino4160.1%
Finnish3,5600.4%
French30,7383.5%
French American Indian2700.0%
French Canadian16,2051.8%
German154,60317.6%
German Russian70.0%
Ghanaian2640.0%
Greek6,8440.8%
Guamanian / Chamorro630.0%
Guatemalan1120.0%
Guyanese220.0%
Haitian2670.0%
Honduran800.0%
Hopi230.0%
Hungarian5,4290.6%
Icelander430.0%
Indian (Asian)4,7000.5%
Indonesian870.0%
Iranian2140.0%
Iraqi10,5241.2%
Irish85,5009.7%
Iroquois4660.1%
Israeli1440.0%
Italian93,09810.6%
Jamaican6580.1%
Japanese3790.0%
Jordanian9010.1%
Kenyan1890.0%
Korean6,6270.7%
Laotian130.0%
Latvian450.0%
Lebanese6,9290.8%
Liberian620.0%
Lithuanian2,4670.3%
Lumbee1530.0%
Luxembourger1010.0%
Macedonian5,7840.7%
Malaysian5160.1%
Maltese1,1310.1%
Mexican16,1841.8%
Mexican American Indian2280.0%
Mongolian140.0%
Moroccan840.0%
Native Hawaiian3990.1%
Navajo710.0%
New Zealander80.0%
Nicaraguan910.0%
Nigerian4910.1%
Northern European6120.1%
Norwegian4,0010.5%
Osage220.0%
Ottawa1140.0%
Pakistani5450.1%
Palestinian3870.0%
Panamanian1740.0%
Pennsylvania German960.0%
Peruvian2220.0%
Polish120,60713.7%
Portuguese4750.1%
Potawatomi1930.0%
Pueblo230.0%
Puerto Rican2,8280.3%
Romanian4,3810.5%
Russian5,2910.6%
Salvadoran3000.0%
Samoan1350.0%
Scandinavian1,3050.2%
Scotch-Irish4,9680.6%
Scottish16,9031.9%
Seminole1170.0%
Senegalese600.0%
Serbian3,0230.3%
Sioux2600.0%
Slavic7600.1%
Slovak3,1160.4%
Slovene4590.1%
South African300.0%
South American1,7440.2%
South American Indian90.0%
Soviet Union160.0%
Spaniard9450.1%
Spanish3490.0%
Spanish American90.0%
Sri Lankan2,7940.3%
Subsaharan African5,2870.6%
Sudanese70.0%
Swedish6,0220.7%
Swiss7410.1%
Syrian2,0610.2%
Thai15,5331.8%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian160.0%
Turkish2850.0%
Ukrainian6,0340.7%
Uruguayan30.0%
Ute10.0%
Venezuelan2600.0%
Vietnamese4,7700.5%
Welsh3,5870.4%
West Indian860.0%
Yaqui60.0%
Yugoslavian4,6590.5%
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Immigrants in Macomb County

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Macomb County came from Asia (55,705 | 6.3%), Western Asia (30,911 | 3.5%), Europe (30,073 | 3.4%), Iraq (26,805 | 3.0%), and Eastern Europe (22,333 | 2.5%), together accounting for 18.9% of all Macomb County residents.
Immigrants in Macomb County
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa1,9980.2%
Albania6,2800.7%
Argentina590.0%
Armenia500.0%
Asia55,7056.3%
Australia570.0%
Austria2300.0%
Bangladesh5,8420.7%
Belarus90.0%
Belgium670.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina2,2890.3%
Brazil6320.1%
Bulgaria2460.0%
Cambodia1460.0%
Cameroon390.0%
Canada4,3380.5%
Caribbean8890.1%
Central America4,2460.5%
Chile280.0%
China2,1220.2%
Colombia4500.1%
Costa Rica1070.0%
Croatia1920.0%
Cuba2500.0%
Czechoslovakia2260.0%
Denmark440.0%
Dominican Republic640.0%
Eastern Africa3020.0%
Eastern Asia3,7730.4%
Eastern Europe22,3332.5%
Ecuador2460.0%
Egypt6560.1%
El Salvador1520.0%
England3430.0%
Ethiopia100.0%
Europe30,0733.4%
Fiji80.0%
France2620.0%
Germany2,0360.2%
Ghana540.0%
Greece7310.1%
Guatemala770.0%
Guyana630.0%
Haiti1080.0%
Honduras200.0%
Hong Kong1620.0%
Hungary2440.0%
India6,2090.7%
Indonesia360.0%
Iran1930.0%
Iraq26,8053.0%
Ireland1280.0%
Israel970.0%
Italy2,8600.3%
Jamaica3400.0%
Japan2150.0%
Jordan8190.1%
Kazakhstan60.0%
Kenya2230.0%
Korea1,4210.2%
Kuwait1590.0%
Laos1,0560.1%
Latin America6,8600.8%
Latvia250.0%
Lebanon1,4970.2%
Liberia380.0%
Lithuania1910.0%
Malaysia1040.0%
Mexico3,6340.4%
Micronesia2140.0%
Middle Africa610.0%
Moldova600.0%
Morocco610.0%
Nepal890.0%
Netherlands410.0%
Nicaragua1560.0%
Nigeria2650.0%
North Macedonia2,1380.2%
Northern Africa9040.1%
Northern Europe1,1350.1%
Oceania3100.0%
Pakistan1,4080.2%
Panama1000.0%
Peru430.0%
Philippines3,7930.4%
Poland3,6690.4%
Romania1,7240.2%
Russia3160.0%
Saudi Arabia800.0%
Scotland1860.0%
Senegal1030.0%
Serbia5020.1%
Singapore140.0%
South Africa960.0%
South America1,7250.2%
South Central Asia13,8001.6%
South Eastern Asia7,1510.8%
Southern Europe3,7860.4%
Spain770.0%
Sri Lanka310.0%
Sudan210.0%
Sweden110.0%
Switzerland790.0%
Syria9320.1%
Taiwan1770.0%
Thailand4180.1%
Trinidad and Tobago340.0%
Turkey2450.0%
Ukraine1,3710.2%
Uruguay380.0%
Uzbekistan220.0%
Venezuela1660.0%
Vietnam1,5130.2%
Western Africa4690.1%
Western Asia30,9113.5%
Western Europe2,7150.3%
Yemen1540.0%
Zaire60.0%
Zimbabwe70.0%
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Sex and Age in Macomb County

Sex and Age in Macomb County

The most populous age groups in Macomb County are 55 to 59 Years (31,448 | 7.3%) for men and 60 to 64 Years (32,741 | 7.3%) for women.
Sex and Age in Macomb County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years24,076 (5.6%)22,768 (5.1%)
5 to 9 Years25,171 (5.8%)24,599 (5.5%)
10 to 14 Years27,046 (6.3%)25,068 (5.6%)
15 to 19 Years27,232 (6.3%)25,233 (5.6%)
20 to 24 Years27,168 (6.3%)26,374 (5.9%)
25 to 29 Years31,188 (7.2%)30,578 (6.8%)
30 to 34 Years29,252 (6.8%)28,613 (6.4%)
35 to 39 Years26,568 (6.2%)27,287 (6.1%)
40 to 44 Years25,993 (6.0%)25,762 (5.8%)
45 to 49 Years27,950 (6.5%)28,522 (6.4%)
50 to 54 Years30,461 (7.1%)31,393 (7.0%)
55 to 59 Years31,448 (7.3%)31,713 (7.1%)
60 to 64 Years30,550 (7.1%)32,741 (7.3%)
65 to 69 Years24,598 (5.7%)25,910 (5.8%)
70 to 74 Years17,462 (4.1%)21,922 (4.9%)
75 to 79 Years11,464 (2.7%)15,161 (3.4%)
80 to 84 Years6,804 (1.6%)10,656 (2.4%)
85 Years and over6,682 (1.5%)13,040 (2.9%)
Total431,113 (100.0%)447,340 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Macomb County

Median Family Size in Macomb County

The median family size in Macomb County is 3.09 persons per family, with married-couple families (165,314 | 72.7%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.2 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (18,903 | 8.3%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.69 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Macomb County
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple165,314 (72.7%)3.20
Single Male/Father18,903 (8.3%)2.69
Single Female/Mother43,072 (19.0%)2.85
Total Families227,289 (100.0%)3.09

Median Household Size in Macomb County

The median household size in Macomb County is 2.46 persons per household, with married-couple households (165,314 | 46.7%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.21 persons per household. non-family households (126,962 | 35.8%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.19 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Macomb County
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple165,314 (46.7%)3.21
Single Male/Father18,903 (5.3%)3.03
Single Female/Mother43,072 (12.2%)3.05
Non-family126,962 (35.8%)1.19
Total Households354,251 (100.0%)2.46

Household Size by Marriage Status in Macomb County

Out of a total of 354,251 households in Macomb County, 227,289 (64.2%) are family households, while 126,962 (35.8%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 98,415, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 106,672.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Macomb County
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-106,672 (30.1%)
2-Person Households98,415 (27.8%)18,128 (5.1%)
3-Person Households54,214 (15.3%)1,540 (0.4%)
4-Person Households44,280 (12.5%)462 (0.1%)
5-Person Households20,054 (5.7%)100 (0.0%)
6-Person Households6,646 (1.9%)26 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households3,680 (1.0%)34 (0.0%)
Total227,289 (64.2%)126,962 (35.8%)

Female Fertility in Macomb County

Fertility by Age in Macomb County

Average fertility rate in Macomb County is 52.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 91.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 75.9% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Macomb County
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years21 (0.2%)1.0
20 to 34 years7,761 (75.9%)91.0
35 to 50 years2,443 (23.9%)28.0
Total10,225 (100.0%)52.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Macomb County

75.6% of women with births (10,225) in Macomb County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 19.1% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Macomb County
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)21 (100.0%)
20 to 34 years5,751 (74.1%)2,010 (25.9%)
35 to 50 years1,976 (80.9%)467 (19.1%)
Total7,730 (75.6%)2,495 (24.4%)

Fertility by Education in Macomb County

Average fertility rate in Macomb County is 52.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the highest fertility rate of 75.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 28.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 33.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Macomb County
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School851 (8.3%)28.0
High School Diploma2,157 (21.1%)51.0
College or Associate's Degree3,374 (33.0%)49.0
Bachelor's Degree2,384 (23.3%)64.0
Graduate Degree1,459 (14.3%)75.0
Total10,225 (100.0%)52.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Macomb County

24.4% of women with births in Macomb County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 91.6% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 47.1% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Macomb County
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School450 (52.9%)401 (47.1%)
High School Diploma1,283 (59.5%)874 (40.5%)
College or Associate's Degree2,493 (73.9%)881 (26.1%)
Bachelor's Degree2,162 (90.7%)222 (9.3%)
Graduate Degree1,336 (91.6%)123 (8.4%)
Total7,730 (75.6%)2,495 (24.4%)

Income in Macomb County

Income Overview in Macomb County

Per Capita Income in Macomb County is $38,015, while median incomes of families and households are $92,227 and $73,876 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income878,453$38,015
Median Family Income227,289$92,227
Mean Family Income227,289$110,030
Median Household Income354,251$73,876
Mean Household Income354,251$93,292
Income Deficit227,289$9,991
Wage / Income Gap (%)878,45334.02%
Wage / Income Gap ($)878,45365.98¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index878,4530.43

Earnings by Sex in Macomb County

Average Earnings in Macomb County are $41,455, $51,000 for men and $33,650 for women, a difference of 34.0%.
Earnings by Sex in Macomb County
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male252,138 (52.7%)$51,000
Female226,294 (47.3%)$33,650
Total478,432 (100.0%)$41,455

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Macomb County

The most common earnings brackets in Macomb County are $100,000+ for men (46,531 | 18.4%) and $75,000 to $99,999 for women (19,179 | 8.5%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Macomb County
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less9,940 (3.9%)13,424 (5.9%)
$2,500 to $4,9996,720 (2.7%)9,150 (4.0%)
$5,000 to $7,4997,328 (2.9%)10,671 (4.7%)
$7,500 to $9,9996,082 (2.4%)6,930 (3.1%)
$10,000 to $12,4996,702 (2.7%)10,510 (4.6%)
$12,500 to $14,9995,608 (2.2%)7,127 (3.2%)
$15,000 to $17,4995,734 (2.3%)8,179 (3.6%)
$17,500 to $19,9994,081 (1.6%)6,964 (3.1%)
$20,000 to $22,4995,313 (2.1%)6,558 (2.9%)
$22,500 to $24,9997,199 (2.9%)8,725 (3.9%)
$25,000 to $29,99911,220 (4.4%)14,416 (6.4%)
$30,000 to $34,99913,007 (5.2%)15,180 (6.7%)
$35,000 to $39,99911,899 (4.7%)13,174 (5.8%)
$40,000 to $44,99910,529 (4.2%)10,857 (4.8%)
$45,000 to $49,99912,581 (5.0%)12,279 (5.4%)
$50,000 to $54,99910,502 (4.2%)8,370 (3.7%)
$55,000 to $64,99921,120 (8.4%)15,775 (7.0%)
$65,000 to $74,99916,614 (6.6%)12,781 (5.7%)
$75,000 to $99,99933,428 (13.3%)19,179 (8.5%)
$100,000+46,531 (18.4%)16,045 (7.1%)
Total252,138 (100.0%)226,294 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Macomb County

Average earnings in Macomb County are $57,995 for men and $38,252 for women, a difference of 34.0%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $99,744, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $35,541. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $70,057, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $21,245.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Macomb County
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$35,541$21,245
High School Diploma$46,106$28,604
College or Associate's Degree$57,579$35,323
Bachelor's Degree$81,495$52,112
Graduate Degree$99,744$70,057
Total$57,995$38,252

Family Income in Macomb County

Family Income Brackets in Macomb County

According to the Macomb County family income data, there are 52,049 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 22.9% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 3,864 families (1.7%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Macomb County
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0005,2282.3%
$10,000 to $14,9993,8641.7%
$15,000 to $24,9998,6373.8%
$25,000 to $34,99911,8195.2%
$35,000 to $49,99922,2749.8%
$50,000 to $74,99937,27516.4%
$75,000 to $99,99935,00315.4%
$100,000 to $149,99952,04922.9%
$150,000 to $199,99928,41112.5%
$200,000+22,72910.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Macomb County

5-person families (18,603 | 8.2%) account for the highest median family income in Macomb County with $118,469 per family, while 2-person families (105,212 | 46.3%) have the highest median income of $38,564 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Macomb County
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families105,212 (46.3%)$77,128
3-Person Families52,573 (23.1%)$98,476
4-Person Families41,682 (18.3%)$117,968
5-Person Families18,603 (8.2%)$118,469
6-Person Families6,072 (2.7%)$108,418
7+ Person Families3,147 (1.4%)$108,108
Total227,289 (100.0%)$92,227

Family Income by Number of Earners in Macomb County

The median family income in Macomb County is $92,227, with families comprising 3+ earners (35,622) having the highest median family income of $149,388, while families with no earners (33,892) have the lowest median family income of $52,842, accounting for 15.7% and 14.9% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Macomb County
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners33,892 (14.9%)$52,842
1 Earner69,300 (30.5%)$65,075
2 Earners88,475 (38.9%)$112,283
3+ Earners35,622 (15.7%)$149,388
Total227,289 (100.0%)$92,227

Household Income in Macomb County

Household Income Brackets in Macomb County

With 65,182 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Macomb County, accounting for 18.4% of all households. In contrast, only 10,982 households (3.1%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Macomb County
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00014,1704.0%
$10,000 to $14,99910,9823.1%
$15,000 to $24,99924,7987.0%
$25,000 to $34,99927,2777.7%
$35,000 to $49,99941,44711.7%
$50,000 to $74,99960,93117.2%
$75,000 to $99,99950,30414.2%
$100,000 to $149,99965,18218.4%
$150,000 to $199,99933,3009.4%
$200,000+26,2157.4%

Household Income by Householder Age in Macomb County

The median household income in Macomb County is $73,876, with the highest median household income of $90,333 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 140,854 households (39.8%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $49,322, with 8,332 households (2.4%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Macomb County
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years8,332 (2.4%)$49,322
25 to 44 Years106,612 (30.1%)$80,993
45 to 64 Years140,854 (39.8%)$90,333
65+ Years98,453 (27.8%)$51,887
Total354,251 (100.0%)$73,876

Poverty in Macomb County

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Macomb County

With 8.6% poverty level for males and 11.0% for females among the residents of Macomb County, under 5 year old males and under 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 3,850 males (16.2%) and 3,765 females (16.7%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Macomb County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years3,850 (16.2%)3,765 (16.7%)
5 Years713 (15.7%)583 (13.1%)
6 to 11 Years4,009 (13.6%)4,291 (14.4%)
12 to 14 Years2,705 (15.5%)1,716 (11.8%)
15 Years650 (11.7%)599 (12.2%)
16 and 17 Years973 (8.2%)1,088 (9.5%)
18 to 24 Years2,630 (7.1%)3,755 (10.7%)
25 to 34 Years3,892 (6.5%)8,043 (13.6%)
35 to 44 Years4,006 (7.7%)4,921 (9.3%)
45 to 54 Years4,115 (7.1%)5,309 (8.9%)
55 to 64 Years4,801 (7.8%)5,779 (9.0%)
65 to 74 Years2,741 (6.6%)4,347 (9.2%)
75 Years and over1,692 (7.0%)4,445 (12.0%)
Total36,777 (8.6%)48,641 (11.0%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Macomb County

According to the poverty statistics in Macomb County, males aged 25 to 34 years and females aged 45 to 54 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 93.5% of males and 91.1% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Macomb County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years19,941 (83.8%)18,734 (83.3%)
5 Years3,820 (84.3%)3,878 (86.9%)
6 to 11 Years25,544 (86.4%)25,555 (85.6%)
12 to 14 Years14,766 (84.5%)12,848 (88.2%)
15 Years4,920 (88.3%)4,310 (87.8%)
16 and 17 Years10,839 (91.8%)10,395 (90.5%)
18 to 24 Years34,155 (92.8%)31,427 (89.3%)
25 to 34 Years55,737 (93.5%)51,119 (86.4%)
35 to 44 Years47,861 (92.3%)48,068 (90.7%)
45 to 54 Years53,840 (92.9%)54,546 (91.1%)
55 to 64 Years56,821 (92.2%)58,508 (91.0%)
65 to 74 Years38,955 (93.4%)42,999 (90.8%)
75 Years and over22,594 (93.0%)32,601 (88.0%)
Total389,793 (91.4%)394,988 (89.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Macomb County

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Macomb County show that 4.1% or 6,781 of the total 165,314 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 18.4%, comprising of 133 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 3.1%, which includes 3,085 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Macomb County
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children96,968 (96.9%)3,085 (3.1%)
1 or 2 Children50,086 (96.2%)1,980 (3.8%)
3 or 4 Children10,890 (87.3%)1,583 (12.7%)
5 or more Children589 (81.6%)133 (18.4%)
Total158,533 (95.9%)6,781 (4.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Macomb County

According to the poverty data in Macomb County, 8.5% or 1,610 single-father households and 19.2% or 8,247 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 117 households (15.7%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 151 households (73.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Macomb County
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children572 (5.4%)1,508 (7.8%)
1 or 2 Children921 (12.1%)5,432 (26.5%)
3 or 4 Children117 (15.7%)1,156 (37.9%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)151 (73.0%)
Total1,610 (8.5%)8,247 (19.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Macomb County

The poverty data for Macomb County shows that 6,781 of the married-couple family households (4.1%) and 9,857 of the single-parent households (15.9%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 133 households (18.4%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 151 household (62.7%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Macomb County
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children3,085 (3.1%)2,080 (7.0%)
1 or 2 Children1,980 (3.8%)6,353 (22.6%)
3 or 4 Children1,583 (12.7%)1,273 (33.6%)
5 or more Children133 (18.4%)151 (62.7%)
Total6,781 (4.1%)9,857 (15.9%)

Employment Characteristics in Macomb County

Employment by Class of Employer in Macomb County

Among the 422,678 employed individuals in Macomb County, private company employees (317,156 | 75.0%), not-for-profit organizations (33,733 | 8.0%), and local government employees (22,818 | 5.4%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Macomb County
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees317,15675.0%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)14,0173.3%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)16,0753.8%
Not-for-profit Organizations33,7338.0%
Local Government Employees22,8185.4%
State Government Employees8,0791.9%
Federal Government Employees10,2132.4%
Unpaid Family Workers5870.1%
Total422,678100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Macomb County

According to the labor force statistics for Macomb County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (719,240), 64.0% or 460,314 individuals are in the labor force, with 5.7% or 26,238 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 85.5% or 52,810 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 17.9% or 3,667 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Macomb County
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years20,486 (48.8%)3,667 (17.9%)
20 to 24 Years44,600 (83.3%)3,702 (8.3%)
25 to 29 Years52,810 (85.5%)4,172 (7.9%)
30 to 34 Years48,375 (83.6%)2,370 (4.9%)
35 to 44 Years88,712 (84.0%)3,548 (4.0%)
45 to 54 Years97,974 (82.8%)4,115 (4.2%)
55 to 59 Years46,929 (74.3%)2,112 (4.5%)
60 to 64 Years36,456 (57.6%)1,604 (4.4%)
65 to 74 Years20,855 (23.2%)959 (4.6%)
75 Years and over3,318 (5.2%)219 (6.6%)
Total460,314 (64.0%)26,238 (5.7%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Macomb County

According to labor force statistics for Macomb County, 79.0% of individuals (371,315) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (470,019) are in the labor force, with 4.8% or 17,823 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 87.8% or 119,915 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 9.7% or 2,288 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Macomb County
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School23,588 (59.3%)3,858 (9.7%)
High School Diploma91,336 (72.7%)8,417 (6.7%)
College / Associate Degree136,441 (81.2%)7,393 (4.4%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher119,915 (87.8%)3,961 (2.9%)
Total371,315 (79.0%)22,561 (4.8%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Macomb County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Macomb County are Management (39,865 | 9.2%), Community & Social Service (34,870 | 8.1%), Computers, Engineering & Science (33,053 | 7.6%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (27,359 | 6.3%), and Business & Financial (24,714 | 5.7%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Macomb County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Macomb County, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (85.6%), Computers, Engineering & Science (77.9%), and Computers & Mathematics (70.8%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Diagnosing & Treating (78.9%), Education Instruction & Library (77.7%), and Health Technologists (76.3%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Macomb County
OccupationMaleFemale
Management23,356 (58.6%)16,509 (41.4%)
Business & Financial11,958 (48.4%)12,756 (51.6%)
Computers, Engineering & Science25,742 (77.9%)7,311 (22.1%)
Computers & Mathematics8,842 (70.8%)3,651 (29.2%)
Architecture & Engineering15,760 (85.6%)2,655 (14.4%)
Life, Physical & Social Science1,140 (53.1%)1,005 (46.9%)
Community & Social Service 11,070 (31.8%)23,800 (68.2%)
Education, Arts & Media1,557 (25.6%)4,535 (74.4%)
Legal Services & Support1,429 (36.1%)2,533 (63.9%)
Education Instruction & Library4,009 (22.3%)14,006 (77.7%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment4,075 (59.9%)2,726 (40.1%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating5,758 (21.0%)21,601 (78.9%)
Health Technologists4,180 (23.7%)13,442 (76.3%)
Total (Category)77,884 (48.7%)81,977 (51.3%)
Total (Overall)230,287 (53.1%)203,002 (46.9%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Macomb County are Food Preparation & Serving (26,734 | 6.2%), Healthcare Support (14,912 | 3.4%), Cleaning & Maintenance (11,614 | 2.7%), Personal Care & Service (10,265 | 2.4%), and Security & Protection (7,023 | 1.6%).
Services Occupations in Macomb County

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Macomb County, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (83.4%), Security & Protection (80.7%), and Firefighting & Prevention (77.7%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (86.5%), Personal Care & Service (79.6%), and Food Preparation & Serving (53.8%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Macomb County
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support2,019 (13.5%)12,893 (86.5%)
Security & Protection5,668 (80.7%)1,355 (19.3%)
Firefighting & Prevention2,620 (77.7%)750 (22.3%)
Law Enforcement3,048 (83.4%)605 (16.6%)
Food Preparation & Serving12,358 (46.2%)14,376 (53.8%)
Cleaning & Maintenance6,928 (59.7%)4,686 (40.4%)
Personal Care & Service2,089 (20.3%)8,176 (79.6%)
Total (Category)29,062 (41.2%)41,486 (58.8%)
Total (Overall)230,287 (53.1%)203,002 (46.9%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Macomb County are Office & Administration (53,342 | 12.3%), and Sales & Related (41,850 | 9.7%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Macomb County

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Macomb County
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related21,780 (52.0%)20,070 (48.0%)
Office & Administration12,459 (23.4%)40,883 (76.6%)
Total (Category)34,239 (36.0%)60,953 (64.0%)
Total (Overall)230,287 (53.1%)203,002 (46.9%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Macomb County are Construction & Extraction (19,270 | 4.4%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (13,081 | 3.0%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (603 | 0.1%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Macomb County

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Macomb County
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry379 (62.8%)224 (37.1%)
Construction & Extraction18,786 (97.5%)484 (2.5%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair12,705 (97.1%)376 (2.9%)
Total (Category)31,870 (96.7%)1,084 (3.3%)
Total (Overall)230,287 (53.1%)203,002 (46.9%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Macomb County are Production (41,457 | 9.6%), Material Moving (17,494 | 4.0%), and Transportation (15,783 | 3.6%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Macomb County

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Macomb County
OccupationMaleFemale
Production30,881 (74.5%)10,576 (25.5%)
Transportation13,613 (86.3%)2,170 (13.8%)
Material Moving12,738 (72.8%)4,756 (27.2%)
Total (Category)57,232 (76.6%)17,502 (23.4%)
Total (Overall)230,287 (53.1%)203,002 (46.9%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Macomb County

Employment Industries in Macomb County

The major employment industries in Macomb County include Manufacturing (91,657 | 21.1%), Health Care & Social Assistance (61,266 | 14.1%), Retail Trade (49,541 | 11.4%), Accommodation & Food Services (33,114 | 7.6%), and Professional & Scientific (26,523 | 6.1%).
Employment Industries in Macomb County

Employment Industries by Sex in Macomb County

The Macomb County industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (96.5%), Construction (90.0%), and Manufacturing (74.6%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (81.9%), Educational Services (74.9%), and Finance & Insurance (60.9%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Macomb County
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting699 (59.0%)485 (41.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction82 (96.5%)3 (3.5%)
Construction23,613 (90.0%)2,629 (10.0%)
Manufacturing68,414 (74.6%)23,243 (25.4%)
Wholesale Trade5,949 (70.1%)2,541 (29.9%)
Retail Trade26,372 (53.2%)23,169 (46.8%)
Transportation & Warehousing12,541 (73.3%)4,572 (26.7%)
Utilities1,778 (73.8%)631 (26.2%)
Information2,696 (58.9%)1,884 (41.1%)
Finance & Insurance8,120 (39.1%)12,662 (60.9%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing2,592 (45.1%)3,151 (54.9%)
Professional & Scientific13,787 (52.0%)12,736 (48.0%)
Enterprise Management303 (44.1%)384 (55.9%)
Administrative & Support9,425 (58.2%)6,757 (41.8%)
Educational Services6,615 (25.1%)19,713 (74.9%)
Health Care & Social Assistance11,118 (18.1%)50,148 (81.9%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation3,956 (59.4%)2,710 (40.6%)
Accommodation & Food Services15,311 (46.2%)17,803 (53.8%)
Public Administration8,174 (52.0%)7,530 (47.9%)
Total230,287 (53.1%)203,002 (46.9%)

Education in Macomb County

School Enrollment in Macomb County

The most common levels of schooling among the 195,084 students in Macomb County are high school (45,315 | 23.2%), college / undergraduate (40,790 | 20.9%), and middle school (40,505 | 20.8%).
School Enrollment in Macomb County
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool10,8895.6%
Kindergarten9,1744.7%
Elementary School38,97120.0%
Middle School40,50520.8%
High School45,31523.2%
College / Undergraduate40,79020.9%
Graduate / Professional9,4404.8%
Total195,084100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Macomb County

Out of a total of 195,084 students who are enrolled in schools in Macomb County, 23,800 (12.2%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 171,284 (87.8%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 2,515 (30.2% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 10 to 14 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 46,496 (91.8% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Macomb County
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds5,817 (69.8%)2,515 (30.2%)
5 to 9 Year Old42,143 (89.6%)4,866 (10.3%)
10 to 14 Year Olds46,496 (91.8%)4,176 (8.2%)
15 to 17 Year Olds29,991 (91.3%)2,842 (8.7%)
18 to 19 Year Olds12,152 (91.6%)1,110 (8.4%)
20 to 24 Year Olds17,017 (84.0%)3,244 (16.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds10,951 (82.3%)2,363 (17.7%)
35 Years and over6,686 (71.1%)2,715 (28.9%)
Total171,284 (87.8%)23,800 (12.2%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Macomb County

Business (43,571 | 24.4%), science & technology (23,378 | 13.1%), education (21,374 | 12.0%), engineering (18,882 | 10.6%), and arts & humanities (12,282 | 6.9%) are the most common fields of study among 178,215 individuals in Macomb County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Macomb County
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics7,3964.2%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural7,4344.2%
Physical & Health Sciences4,7072.6%
Psychology7,0003.9%
Social Sciences7,9154.4%
Engineering18,88210.6%
Multidisciplinary Studies9650.5%
Science & Technology23,37813.1%
Business43,57124.4%
Education21,37412.0%
Literature & Languages5,4433.0%
Liberal Arts & History5,6193.2%
Visual & Performing Arts4,9932.8%
Communications7,2564.1%
Arts & Humanities12,2826.9%
Total178,215100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Macomb County

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Macomb County

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Macomb County are males with 2 vehicles (96,928, accounting for 42.9%) and females with 2 vehicles (81,822, making up 49.4%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Macomb County
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle4,366 (1.9%)3,822 (1.9%)
1 Vehicle39,651 (17.5%)43,367 (22.1%)
2 Vehicles96,928 (42.9%)81,822 (41.7%)
3 Vehicles51,655 (22.9%)41,307 (21.0%)
4 Vehicles24,067 (10.6%)18,639 (9.5%)
5 or more Vehicles9,224 (4.1%)7,376 (3.8%)
Total225,891 (100.0%)196,333 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Macomb County

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Macomb County are 30 to 34 minutes (60,185 commuters, 15.8%), 20 to 24 minutes (59,280 commuters, 15.5%), and 15 to 19 minutes (53,824 commuters, 14.1%).
Commute Time in Macomb County
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes6,3371.7%
5 to 9 Minutes27,6557.2%
10 to 14 Minutes43,05411.3%
15 to 19 Minutes53,82414.1%
20 to 24 Minutes59,28015.5%
25 to 29 Minutes32,3028.5%
30 to 34 Minutes60,18515.8%
35 to 39 Minutes16,3784.3%
40 to 44 Minutes19,9675.2%
45 to 59 Minutes37,6339.9%
60 to 89 Minutes18,7524.9%
90 or more Minutes6,6421.7%

Commute Time by Sex in Macomb County

The most common commute times in Macomb County are 30 to 34 minutes (34,278 commuters, 16.6%) for males and 20 to 24 minutes (27,565 commuters, 15.7%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Macomb County
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes3,374 (1.6%)2,963 (1.7%)
5 to 9 Minutes12,490 (6.1%)15,165 (8.6%)
10 to 14 Minutes21,289 (10.3%)21,765 (12.4%)
15 to 19 Minutes27,794 (13.5%)26,030 (14.8%)
20 to 24 Minutes31,715 (15.4%)27,565 (15.7%)
25 to 29 Minutes17,874 (8.7%)14,428 (8.2%)
30 to 34 Minutes34,278 (16.6%)25,907 (14.7%)
35 to 39 Minutes9,345 (4.5%)7,033 (4.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes11,165 (5.4%)8,802 (5.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes21,619 (10.5%)16,014 (9.1%)
60 to 89 Minutes11,060 (5.4%)7,692 (4.4%)
90 or more Minutes4,258 (2.1%)2,384 (1.4%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Macomb County

The most frequent times of departure to work in Macomb County are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (25,854, 12.5%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (22,975, 13.1%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Macomb County
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM14,635 (7.1%)6,966 (4.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM13,794 (6.7%)4,067 (2.3%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM14,802 (7.2%)7,119 (4.1%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM21,816 (10.6%)13,401 (7.6%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM19,413 (9.4%)16,352 (9.3%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM25,854 (12.5%)22,975 (13.1%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM17,369 (8.4%)20,838 (11.9%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM18,375 (8.9%)21,550 (12.3%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM8,891 (4.3%)11,916 (6.8%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM10,585 (5.1%)14,787 (8.4%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM5,860 (2.8%)5,228 (3.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM2,335 (1.1%)3,237 (1.8%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM18,207 (8.8%)14,183 (8.1%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM14,325 (7.0%)13,129 (7.5%)
Total206,261 (100.0%)175,748 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Macomb County

Occupancy by Ownership in Macomb County

Of the total 354,251 dwellings in Macomb County, owner-occupied units account for 264,921 (74.8%), while renter-occupied units make up 89,330 (25.2%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Macomb County
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units264,92174.8%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units89,33025.2%
Total Occupied Housing Units354,251100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Macomb County

Occupancy by Household Size in Macomb County
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household106,67230.1%
2-Person Household116,54332.9%
3-Person Household55,75415.7%
4+ Person Household75,28221.2%
Total Housing Units354,251100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Macomb County

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Macomb County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household67,902 (63.6%)38,770 (36.3%)
2-Person Household91,655 (78.6%)24,888 (21.4%)
3-Person Household43,032 (77.2%)12,722 (22.8%)
4+ Person Household62,332 (82.8%)12,950 (17.2%)
Total Housing Units264,921 (74.8%)89,330 (25.2%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Macomb County

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Macomb County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School16,488 (61.6%)10,277 (38.4%)
High School Diploma66,388 (70.8%)27,360 (29.2%)
College/Associate Degree97,382 (73.7%)34,755 (26.3%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher84,663 (83.3%)16,938 (16.7%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Macomb County

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Macomb County
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years59,69616.9%
35 to 44 Years55,24815.6%
45 to 54 Years66,65518.8%
55 to 64 Years74,19920.9%
65 to 74 Years55,67815.7%
75 to 84 Years28,5348.1%
85 Years and Over14,2414.0%
Total354,251100.0%

Housing Finances in Macomb County

Median Income by Occupancy in Macomb County

Median Income by Occupancy in Macomb County
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied264,921 (74.8%)$86,276
Renter-Occupied89,330 (25.2%)$44,412
Average354,251 (100.0%)$73,876

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Macomb County

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Macomb County
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0005,041 (1.9%)4,379 (4.9%)
$5,000 to $9,9992,247 (0.9%)2,543 (2.9%)
$10,000 to $14,9995,363 (2.0%)5,695 (6.4%)
$15,000 to $19,9995,715 (2.2%)5,757 (6.4%)
$20,000 to $24,9997,390 (2.8%)5,805 (6.5%)
$25,000 to $34,99916,174 (6.1%)10,990 (12.3%)
$35,000 to $49,99927,016 (10.2%)14,524 (16.3%)
$50,000 to $74,99944,161 (16.7%)16,596 (18.6%)
$75,000 to $99,99940,191 (15.2%)10,184 (11.4%)
$100,000 to $149,99956,240 (21.2%)8,820 (9.9%)
$150,000 or more55,383 (20.9%)4,037 (4.5%)
Total264,921 (100.0%)89,330 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Macomb County

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Macomb County
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3005,733 (2.2%)2,092 (2.3%)
$300 to $49924,322 (9.2%)3,275 (3.7%)
$500 to $79954,810 (20.7%)8,601 (9.6%)
$800 to $99928,042 (10.6%)17,167 (19.2%)
$1,000 to $1,49963,186 (23.8%)38,230 (42.8%)
$1,500 to $1,99946,248 (17.5%)12,062 (13.5%)
$2,000 to $2,49922,723 (8.6%)2,735 (3.1%)
$2,500 to $2,99911,287 (4.3%)616 (0.7%)
$3,000 or more8,570 (3.2%)1,316 (1.5%)
Total264,921 (100.0%)89,330 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Macomb County

Housing Structures in Macomb County

Housing Structures in Macomb County
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached245,06469.2%
Single Unit, Attached34,7569.8%
2 Unit Apartments2,6060.7%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments11,1703.2%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments21,0855.9%
10 or more Apartments27,5367.8%
Mobile Home / Other12,0343.4%
Total354,251100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Macomb County

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Macomb County
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached220,364 (89.9%)24,700 (10.1%)
Single Unit, Attached26,875 (77.3%)7,881 (22.7%)
2 Unit Apartments435 (16.7%)2,171 (83.3%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments3,100 (27.8%)8,070 (72.3%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments3,297 (15.6%)17,788 (84.4%)
10 or more Apartments2,160 (7.8%)25,376 (92.2%)
Mobile Home / Other8,690 (72.2%)3,344 (27.8%)
Total264,921 (74.8%)89,330 (25.2%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Macomb County

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Macomb County
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room391 (0.2%)3,931 (4.4%)
2 or 3 Rooms6,060 (2.3%)22,345 (25.0%)
4 or 5 Rooms84,825 (32.0%)44,007 (49.3%)
6 or 7 Rooms106,325 (40.1%)15,112 (16.9%)
8 or more Rooms67,320 (25.4%)3,935 (4.4%)
Total264,921 (100.0%)89,330 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Macomb County

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Macomb County
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas244,641 (92.3%)69,681 (78.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas4,392 (1.7%)1,837 (2.1%)
Electricity14,044 (5.3%)16,016 (17.9%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene262 (0.1%)53 (0.1%)
Coal or Coke46 (0.0%)19 (0.0%)
All other Fuels1,189 (0.4%)695 (0.8%)
No Fuel Used347 (0.1%)1,029 (1.1%)
Total264,921 (100.0%)89,330 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Macomb County

Household Vehicle Usage in Macomb County
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle8,197 (3.1%)12,453 (13.9%)
1 Vehicle79,084 (29.8%)47,811 (53.5%)
2 Vehicles110,587 (41.7%)23,265 (26.0%)
3 or more Vehicles67,053 (25.3%)5,801 (6.5%)
Total264,921 (100.0%)89,330 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Macomb County

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Macomb County

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units97,735167,186
Median Property Value$193,500$229,100
Median Household Income$64,076$42,068
Monthly Housing Costs$606$8,419
Real Estate Taxes$2,880$5,711

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Macomb County

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Macomb County
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00011,129 (11.4%)4,590 (2.8%)
$50,000 to $99,99910,081 (10.3%)9,972 (6.0%)
$100,000 to $299,99956,200 (57.5%)102,657 (61.4%)
$300,000 to $499,99916,266 (16.6%)40,770 (24.4%)
$500,000 to $749,9993,041 (3.1%)7,152 (4.3%)
$750,000 to $999,999606 (0.6%)1,267 (0.8%)
$1,000,000 or more412 (0.4%)778 (0.5%)
Total97,735 (100.0%)167,186 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Macomb County

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Macomb County
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0004,311 (4.4%)3,927 (2.4%)
$10,000 to $24,99911,300 (11.6%)2,977 (1.8%)
$25,000 to $34,9999,086 (9.3%)7,168 (4.3%)
$35,000 to $49,99913,016 (13.3%)7,088 (4.2%)
$50,000 to $74,99918,109 (18.5%)14,000 (8.4%)
$75,000 to $99,99913,080 (13.4%)26,052 (15.6%)
$100,000 to $149,99915,518 (15.9%)27,111 (16.2%)
$150,000 or more13,315 (13.6%)40,722 (24.4%)
Total97,735 (100.0%)167,186 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Macomb County

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Macomb County
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x34,945 (35.7%)99,230 (59.4%)
2.0x to 2.9x17,926 (18.3%)65,548 (39.2%)
3.0x to 3.9x12,099 (12.4%)43,576 (26.1%)
4.0x or more31,400 (32.1%)22,114 (13.2%)
Total97,735 (100.0%)167,186 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Macomb County

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Macomb County
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8003,731 (3.8%)703 (0.4%)
$800 to $1,4998,123 (8.3%)3,781 (2.3%)
$800 to $1,49976,176 (77.9%)9,780 (5.9%)
Total97,735 (100.0%)167,186 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Macomb County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Macomb County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Macomb County
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years54,665 (97.7%)1,280 (2.3%)
6 to 18 Years132,664 (97.0%)4,142 (3.0%)
19 to 25 Years67,375 (91.3%)6,447 (8.7%)
26 to 34 Years95,659 (90.0%)10,595 (10.0%)
35 to 44 Years96,134 (91.8%)8,555 (8.2%)
45 to 54 Years111,292 (94.6%)6,399 (5.4%)
55 to 64 Years119,639 (95.0%)6,270 (5.0%)
65 to 74 Years88,503 (99.4%)539 (0.6%)
75 Years and older61,278 (99.9%)54 (0.1%)
Total827,209 (94.9%)44,281 (5.1%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Macomb County

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Macomb County
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born54,665 (97.7%)1,280 (2.3%)
Foreign Born, Citizen132,664 (97.0%)4,142 (3.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen67,375 (91.3%)6,447 (8.7%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Macomb County

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Macomb County
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00075,907 (93.4%)5,338 (6.6%)
$25,000 to $49,999122,488 (92.1%)10,463 (7.9%)
$50,000 to $74,999129,611 (93.8%)8,594 (6.2%)
$75,000 to $99,999120,689 (94.0%)7,709 (6.0%)
$100,000 and over376,850 (96.9%)11,970 (3.1%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Macomb County

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Macomb County
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 623,023 (41.1%)35,424 (63.3%)
6 to 18 Years44,416 (32.5%)96,513 (70.6%)
19 to 25 Years15,434 (20.9%)54,509 (73.8%)
25 to 34 Years24,698 (23.2%)73,854 (69.5%)
35 to 44 Years20,108 (19.2%)80,246 (76.6%)
45 to 54 Years21,749 (18.5%)94,375 (80.2%)
55 to 64 Years28,822 (22.9%)99,458 (79.0%)
65 to 74 Years85,119 (95.6%)61,945 (69.6%)
75 Years and over60,634 (98.9%)46,400 (75.6%)
Total324,003 (37.2%)642,724 (73.8%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Macomb County

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Macomb County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years49 (0.2%)128 (0.6%)
5 to 17 Years5,205 (7.5%)2,331 (3.5%)
18 to 34 Years7,117 (7.4%)7,000 (7.4%)
35 to 64 Years21,604 (12.6%)25,158 (14.2%)
65 to 74 Years11,726 (28.1%)12,163 (25.7%)
75 Years and over11,173 (46.0%)18,280 (49.3%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Macomb County

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Macomb County: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years49 (0.2%)67 (0.3%)
5 to 17 Years348 (0.5%)183 (0.3%)
18 to 34 Years762 (0.8%)588 (0.6%)
35 to 64 Years5,043 (2.9%)3,612 (2.0%)
65 to 74 Years4,678 (11.2%)3,025 (6.4%)
75 Years and over6,173 (25.4%)7,011 (18.9%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Macomb County: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years49 (0.2%)61 (0.3%)
5 to 17 Years373 (0.5%)395 (0.6%)
18 to 34 Years636 (0.7%)1,114 (1.2%)
35 to 64 Years3,435 (2.0%)3,434 (1.9%)
65 to 74 Years1,604 (3.8%)1,890 (4.0%)
75 Years and over1,707 (7.0%)3,016 (8.1%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Macomb County: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years4,500 (6.5%)1,686 (2.5%)
18 to 34 Years5,399 (5.6%)4,262 (4.5%)
35 to 64 Years8,476 (5.0%)10,211 (5.8%)
65 to 74 Years2,385 (5.7%)2,136 (4.5%)
75 Years and over2,586 (10.6%)4,997 (13.5%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Macomb County: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years267 (0.4%)174 (0.3%)
18 to 34 Years1,230 (1.3%)1,523 (1.6%)
35 to 64 Years10,822 (6.3%)14,223 (8.0%)
65 to 74 Years6,056 (14.5%)8,276 (17.5%)
75 Years and over6,020 (24.8%)12,530 (33.8%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Macomb County: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years729 (1.1%)469 (0.7%)
18 to 34 Years1,135 (1.2%)719 (0.8%)
35 to 64 Years4,338 (2.5%)5,392 (3.0%)
65 to 74 Years1,761 (4.2%)2,331 (4.9%)
75 Years and over2,653 (10.9%)5,054 (13.6%)

Technology Access in Macomb County

Computing Device Access in Macomb County

Computing Device Access in Macomb County
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop280,63379.2%
Smartphone310,73487.7%
Tablet224,09763.3%
No Computing Device20,2575.7%
Total354,251100.0%

Internet Access in Macomb County

Internet Access in Macomb County
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet4270.1%
Broadband Home273,51277.2%
Cellular Data Only40,71711.5%
Satellite Internet15,7264.4%
No Internet30,9148.7%
Total354,251100.0%

Macomb County Summary

Macomb County, Michigan is located in the southeastern corner of the state, just north of Detroit. It is the third most populous county in Michigan, with a population of 863,000 in 2019. The county seat is Mount Clemens, and the county is part of the Detroit metropolitan area.

History

Macomb County was established in 1818, and was named after General Alexander Macomb, a hero of the War of 1812. The county was originally part of Wayne County, but was split off in 1818. The county was initially sparsely populated, but began to grow rapidly in the mid-19th century with the arrival of immigrants from Europe. The county was also home to a large number of Native American tribes, including the Potawatomi, Ottawa, and Chippewa.

Geography

Macomb County is located in the southeastern corner of Michigan, just north of Detroit. It is bordered by Lake St. Clair to the east, Oakland County to the north, Wayne County to the west, and St. Clair County to the south. The county covers an area of 573 square miles, and is home to numerous lakes, rivers, and streams. The county is also home to several state parks, including Stony Creek Metropark, Lake St. Clair Metropark, and Wolcott Mill Metropark.

Economy

Macomb County has a diverse economy, with a mix of manufacturing, retail, and service industries. The county is home to several major employers, including Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, General Motors, and St. John Providence Health System. The county is also home to several universities and colleges, including Macomb Community College, Oakland University, and Wayne State University.

Demographics

As of 2019, Macomb County had a population of 863,000. The population is predominantly white (77.3%), with smaller percentages of African American (14.2%), Asian (3.7%), and Hispanic (3.2%) residents. The median household income is $63,000, and the median home value is $170,000. The county has a high rate of homeownership (77.3%), and a low rate of poverty (9.2%).
Macomb County is a diverse and vibrant county with a rich history and a strong economy. It is home to a variety of industries, universities, and parks, and is a great place to live and work.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Macomb County?
Total Population of Macomb County is 878,453.
What is the Total Male Population of Macomb County?
Total Male Population of Macomb County is 431,113.
What is the Total Female Population of Macomb County?
Total Female Population of Macomb County is 447,340.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Macomb County?
There are 96.37 Males per 100 Females in Macomb County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Macomb County?
There are 103.76 Females per 100 Males in Macomb County.
What is the Median Population Age in Macomb County?
Median Population Age in Macomb County is 41.0 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Macomb County
Average Family Size in Macomb County is 3.1 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Macomb County
Average Household Size in Macomb County is 2.5 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Macomb County?
Per Capita income in Macomb County is $38,015.
What is the Median Family Income in Macomb County?
Median Family Income in Macomb County is $92,227.
What is the Median Household income in Macomb County?
Median Household Income in Macomb County is $73,876.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Macomb County?
Income or Wage Gap in Macomb County is 34.0%.
Women in Macomb County earn 66.0 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Macomb County?
Family Income Deficit in Macomb County is $9,991.
Families that are below poverty line in Macomb County earn $9,991 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Macomb County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Macomb County is 0.43.
How Large is the Labor Force in Macomb County?
There are 460,314 People in the Labor Forcein in Macomb County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Macomb County?
64.0% of People are in the Labor Force in Macomb County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Macomb County?
Unemployment Rate in Macomb County is 5.7%.