Macomb County Demographics

A map of Macomb County's Population by Race

Macomb County, Michigan had a population of 881,217 in 2020. It was 75.5% White, 12.3% Black, 4.3% Asian, 3.0% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 4.3% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Macomb County, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Macomb County is the 3rd most populous county of the 83 counties in Michigan.

Macomb County's White Population

665,241 residents of Macomb County identify as White, or 75.5%. This makes the White share of the population of Macomb County roughly similar to the White share of the population of Michigan (72.4% White). Of the 83 counties in Michigan, Macomb County is ranked #69 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Macomb County is more White than neighboring Oakland County (69% White), and Wayne County (47.8% White). Macomb County is less White than neighboring St. Clair County (88.8% White), Lapeer County (89% White), and Sanilac County (91.6% White).

Macomb County's Black Population

108,532 residents of Macomb County identify as Black, or 12.3%. This makes the Black share of the population of Macomb County roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Michigan (13.5% Black). Of the 83 counties in Michigan, Macomb County is ranked #7 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Macomb County is more Black than neighboring St. Clair County (2.4% Black), Lapeer County (1.1% Black), and Sanilac County (0.4% Black). Macomb County is less Black than neighboring Oakland County (13.2% Black), and Wayne County (37.3% Black).

Macomb County's Asian Population

38,244 residents of Macomb County identify as Asian, or 4.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Macomb County roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Michigan (3.3% Asian). Of the 83 counties in Michigan, Macomb County is ranked #4 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Macomb County is more Asian than neighboring St. Clair County (0.5% Asian), Lapeer County (0.4% Asian), Wayne County (3.6% Asian), and Sanilac County (0.2% Asian). Macomb County is less Asian than neighboring Oakland County (8.3% Asian).

Macomb County's Hispanic Population

26,214 residents of Macomb County identify as Hispanic, or 3.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Macomb County roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Michigan (5.6% Hispanic). Of the 83 counties in Michigan, Macomb County is ranked #42 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Macomb County is less Hispanic than neighboring St. Clair County (3.4% Hispanic), Oakland County (4.8% Hispanic), Lapeer County (4.8% Hispanic), Wayne County (6.6% Hispanic), and Sanilac County (4.1% Hispanic).

Macomb County's Native American/Other Population

4,898 residents of Macomb County identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Macomb County roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Michigan (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 83 counties in Michigan, Macomb County is ranked #76 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Macomb County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Sanilac County (0.5% Native American/Other). Macomb County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Wayne County (0.7% Native American/Other).

Macomb County's Multiracial Population

38,088 residents of Macomb County identify as Multiracial, or 4.3%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Macomb County roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Michigan (4.4% Multiracial). Of the 83 counties in Michigan, Macomb County is ranked #31 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Macomb County is more Multiracial than neighboring Oakland County (4.1% Multiracial), Lapeer County (4.1% Multiracial), Wayne County (4% Multiracial), and Sanilac County (3.2% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.