Macomb County (Central) PUMA, MI

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2023 Population
176,715
0.395% 1-year growth
US Senator
Gary Peters
Democratic Party
US Senator
Elissa Slotkin
Democratic Party
2023 Median Age
42.5
1.19% 1-year increase
2023 Poverty Rate
5.36%
6.03% 1-year decrease
2023 Median Household Income
$101,858
4.2% 1-year growth
2023 Median Property Value
$345,900
5.75% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
86,020
0.584% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Macomb County (Central) PUMA, MI had a population of 177k people with a median age of 42.5 and a median household income of $101,858. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Macomb County (Central) PUMA, MI grew from 176,020 to 176,715, a 0.395% increase and its median household income grew from $97,751 to $101,858, a 4.2% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Macomb County (Central) PUMA, MI are White (Non-Hispanic) (86.1%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (3.88%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (3.56%), Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) (1.98%), and Two Races Including Other (Non-Hispanic) (1.01%).

17.4% of the households in Macomb County (Central) PUMA, 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.

96.3% of the residents in Macomb County (Central) PUMA, MI are U.S. citizens.

In 2023, the median property value in Macomb County (Central) PUMA, MI was $345,900, and the homeownership rate was 82.6%.

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

Population & Diversity

Macomb County (Central) PUMA, MI is home to a population of 177k people, from which 96.3% are citizens. As of 2023, 12.2% of Macomb County (Central) PUMA, MI residents were born outside of the country (21.5k people).

In 2023, there were 22.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (152k people) in Macomb County (Central) PUMA, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 6.85k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 6.29k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in Macomb County (Central) PUMA, MI are Other Indo-European Languages (5,362 households), Arabic (4,392 households), and Amharic, Somali, or Other Afro-Asiatic Languages (3,039 households).

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY
89,428
Women
50.6%
87,227
Men
49.4%

The resident population of United States in 2023 was 176,655 inhabitants, with 49.4% men, and 50.6% women.

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Citizenship

96.3%
2023 Citizenship
96.3%
2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 96.3% of Macomb County (Central) PUMA, MI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Macomb County (Central) PUMA, MI was 96.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Macomb County (Central) PUMA, MI
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    152k ± 1.72k
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    6.85k ± 1.06k
  3. Asian (Non-Hispanic)
    6.29k ± 804
2.95%
Hispanic Population
5.21k people

In 2023, there were 22.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (152k people) in Macomb County (Central) PUMA, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 6.85k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 6.29k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

2.95% of the people in Macomb County (Central) PUMA, MI are hispanic (5.21k people).

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin
  1. Iraq
    4,186 ± 1,570 people
  2. Albania
    2,766 ± 1,281 people
  3. India
    1,797 ± 1,035 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Macomb County (Central) PUMA, MI was Iraq, the natal country of 4,186 Macomb County (Central) PUMA, MI residents, followed by Albania with 2,766 and India with 1,797.

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Foreign-Born Population

12.2%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
21.5k people
12.3%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
21.6k people

As of 2023, 12.2% of Macomb County (Central) PUMA, MI residents (21.5k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Macomb County (Central) PUMA, MI was 12.3%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages
  1. Other Indo-European Languages
    5,362 households (3.19%)
  2. Arabic
    4,392 households (2.61%)
  3. Amharic, Somali, or Other Afro-Asiatic Languages
    3,039 households (1.81%)

17.4% of the households in Macomb County (Central) PUMA, MI reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22%. 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.

In 2023, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Macomb County (Central) PUMA, MI was Other Indo-European Languages. 3.19% of the households in Macomb County (Central) PUMA, MI reported speaking Other Indo-European Languages at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    2,739 ± 358
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    1,375 ± 295
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    787 ± 211

Macomb County (Central) PUMA, MI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.99 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Macomb County (Central) PUMA, MI employs 86k people. In 2023, the largest industries in Macomb County (Central) PUMA, MI were Motor vehicles & motor vehicle equipment manufacturing (12,077 people), Restaurants & Food Services (5,617 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (5,349 people), and the highest paying industries were Data processing, hosting & related services ($204,374), Other administrative & other support services ($158,061), and Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($155,969).

Males in Macomb County (Central) PUMA, MI have an average income that is 1.41 times higher than the average income of females, which is $67,639. The income inequality in Macomb County (Central) PUMA, MI (measured using the Gini index) is 0.448, which is lower than than the national average.

Workforce Diversity

Measure
RACE/ETHNICITY
40,273
Women
46.8%
45,747
Men
53.2%

The workforce of Macomb County (Central) PUMA, MI in 2023 was 86,020 people, with 46.8% woman, and 53.2% men.

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Occupations

86k
2023 Value
−0.584%
1 Year decline
± −0.584%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Macomb County (Central) PUMA, MI declined at a rate of −0.584%, from 86.5k employees to 86k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Macomb County (Central) PUMA, MI, are Registered nurses (3,203 people), Other managers (2,666 people), and Mechanical engineers (2,207 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Macomb County (Central) PUMA, MI.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

86k
2023 Value
−0.584%
1 Year decline
± −0.584%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Macomb County (Central) PUMA, MI declined at a rate of −0.584%, from 86.5k employees to 86k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Macomb County (Central) PUMA, MI, are Motor vehicles & motor vehicle equipment manufacturing (12,077 people), Restaurants & Food Services (5,617 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (5,349 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Macomb County (Central) PUMA, MI, though some of these residents may live in Macomb County (Central) PUMA, MI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$70,923
Median earning men ± $2,494
$41,966
Median earning women ± $2,226

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Public Administration ($101,377), Manufacturing ($95,139), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($92,430).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Information ($76,637), Public Administration ($73,345), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($66,690).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis
2.16%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 4.37M people employed in Michigan. This represents a 2.16% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 23.6%.

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Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Michigan went to Donald J. Trump with 49.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.3%), followed by Jill Stein (0.788%).

Gary Peters and Elissa Slotkin 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.

US Senators from Michigan

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Gary Peters
Senator from Michigan2
Assumed office on January 3, 2015
Elissa Slotkin
Senator from Michigan1
Assumed office on January 3, 2025

Gary Peters and Elissa Slotkin are the senators currently representing Michigan.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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US Representatives from Michigan

Michigan is currently represented by 13 members in the U.S. house.

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Education

Awarded Degrees over Time

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Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2023, 0.765% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.17% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Macomb County (Central) PUMA, MI in 2023 were High School or Equivalent (34.2k), Some college (31.2k), and Bachelors Degree (29.2k).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Macomb County (Central) PUMA, MI was $345,900 in 2023, which is 1.14 times larger than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $327,100 to $345,900, a 5.75% increase. The homeownership rate in Macomb County (Central) PUMA, MI is 82.6%, which is higher than the national average of 65%.

People in Macomb County (Central) PUMA, MI have an average commute time of 27.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Macomb County (Central) PUMA, MI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Property

$345,900
Median Property Value 2023
±$5,001
$54,920
Median Property Taxes
±$1,585

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Rent vs Own

82.6%
Homeownership
2023
63.4%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2023

In 2023, 82.6% of the housing units in Macomb County (Central) PUMA, MI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 82.4%.

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Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$101,858
Median Household Income
± $3,190
66.5k
Number of Households
± 2,058

In 2023, the median household income of the 66.5k households in Macomb County (Central) PUMA, MI grew to $101,858 from the previous year's value of $97,751.

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Wage Distribution

0.448
2023 Wage GINI in Macomb County (Central) PUMA, MI
0.455
2022 Wage GINI in Macomb County (Central) PUMA, MI

In 2023, the income inequality in Macomb County (Central) PUMA, MI was 0.448 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.66% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Macomb County (Central) PUMA, MI was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Macomb County (Central) PUMA, MI in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023
  1. Drove Alone (79.7%)
  2. Worked At Home (12.8%)
  3. Carpooled (5.92%)

In 2023, 79.7% of workers in Macomb County (Central) PUMA, MI drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (12.8%) and those who carpooled to work (5.92%).

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Commute Time

27.4 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Macomb County (Central) PUMA, MI have a longer commute time (27.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.6% of the workforce in Macomb County (Central) PUMA, MI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

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Poverty & Diversity

5.36% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Macomb County (Central) PUMA, MI (9.43k out of 176k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 75+, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Macomb County (Central) PUMA, MI is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

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Health

96.5% of the population of Macomb County (Central) PUMA, MI has health coverage, with 59.2% on employee plans, 9.44% on Medicaid, 13.6% on Medicare, 13.6% on non-group plans, and 0.715% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Michigan see 1,276 patients per year on average, which represents a 3.32% increase from the previous year (1,235 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1246 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 297 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.3% were men and 50.7% were women.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,276 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Michigan

Primary care physicians in Michigan see an average of 1,276 patients per year. This represents a 3.32% increase from the previous year (1,235 patients).

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Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.1% under 18 years, 17.1% between 18 and 34 years, 41.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.3% were men and 50.7% were women.

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Uninsured People

3.5%
Uninsured
59.2%
Employer Coverage
9.44%
Medicaid
13.6%
Medicare
13.6%
Non-Group
0.715%
Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Macomb County (Central) PUMA, MI declined by 3.69% from 3.64% to 3.5%.

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