Macomb County, Michigan
Macomb County: county in Michigan, United States
About
Macomb County is a county located in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2010 census, the population was 840,978 and a population density of 570 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 870,791 inhabitants. Its county seat is Mount Clemens. The county was created 208 years ago in 1817.
County Snapshot
Macomb County at a glance
Macomb County currently has 22 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
22
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
Michigan counties
83
Open related pagesLargest city
Sterling HeightsPopulation 131,709
Quick Facts about Macomb County
| Population | 870,791 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Michigan (United States) |
| Area | 1476 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 16% |
| Land as percent of area | 84% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 42.6728,-82.9102 |
| Named for | Alexander Macomb |
| Altitude | 614 feet / 187 meters |
| Capital | Mount Clemens |
| Establishment | January 01, 1818 |
| Time Zone | America/Detroit |
| Local time | 03:03:22 (17th April 2026) |
| Density | 590 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 3.42% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Macomb County is located at 42°40'22"N 82°54'37"W (42.6727900, -82.9101600). It has 3 neighbors: Lapeer County, Oakland County and Wayne County.
Macomb County map
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The largest city of Macomb County is Sterling Heights with a population of 131,709. Other cities include, Clinton Township population 99,753, Macomb population 92,131, Saint Clair Shores population 58,390 and Roseville population 46,535. See all Macomb County cities & populated places.
Macomb County Populated Places (more)
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Macomb County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Sterling Heights | 131,709 | The second most populous city in Macomb County, Michigan. |
| Clinton Township | 99,753 | A city in Macomb County, Michigan. |
| Macomb | 92,131 | A city in Macomb County, Michigan. |
| Saint Clair Shores | 58,390 | The most populous city in Macomb County, Michigan. |
| Chesterfield | 46,659 | Township in Macomb County, Michigan |
| Roseville | 46,535 | A city in Macomb County, Michigan. |
| Eastpointe | 31,720 | City in Macomb County, Michigan, United States |
| Washington | 28,846 | Township in Macomb County, Michigan |
| Mount Clemens | 16,013 | City in Michigan |
| Fraser | 14,331 | City in Macomb County, Michigan, USA |
| New Baltimore | 12,281 | City in Macomb County, Michigan, United States |
| Center Line | 8,090 | City in Michigan, United States |
| Utica | 5,062 | City in Michigan, United States |
| New Haven | 5,061 | Village in Michigan |
| Milton | 3,944 | Township in Cass County, Michigan |
| Romeo | 3,572 | Human settlement in Macomb County, Michigan, United States of America |
Official website of Macomb County
Official Website- Mount Clemens
Demographics
The population of Macomb County increased by 3.42% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 840,978 | - | census |
| 2011 | 844,146 | 0.38% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 849,734 | 0.66% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 857,110 | 0.86% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 862,876 | 0.67% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 864,960 | 0.24% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 868,534 | 0.41% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 871,364 | 0.32% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 872,795 | 0.16% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 873,972 | 0.13% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 870,791 | -0.37% | estimation process |
People born in Macomb County (5)
People born in Macomb County, including rapper Blaze Ya Dead Homie, US Secret Service agent Roy Kellerman, anti-smoking activist Terrie Hall, .
More notable people
- Elmer D. Wallace (American politician) he was born in 05/07/1844
- Ida de Voist (American suffragist) she was born in 01/01/1861
Michigan Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Wayne County | 1,740,623 | County in Michigan, United States |
| Oakland County | 1,253,459 | County in Michigan, United States |
| Detroit | 665,369 | The twenty-fourth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Detroit metropolitan area. |
| Kent County | 658,708 | County in Michigan, United States |
| Genesee County | 404,794 | County in Michigan, United States |
| Washtenaw County | 366,473 | County in Michigan, United States |
| Ottawa County | 294,635 | County in Michigan, United States |
| Ingham County | 290,609 | County in Michigan, United States |
| Kalamazoo County | 265,988 | County in Michigan, United States |
| Grand Rapids | 200,031 | The second most populous city in Michigan. |
| Livingston County | 192,335 | County in Michigan, United States |
| Saginaw County | 189,868 | County in Michigan, United States |
| Muskegon County | 173,883 | County in Michigan, United States |
| Saint Clair County | 159,293 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Jackson County | 156,920 | County in Michigan, United States |
| Berrien County | 153,025 | County in Michigan, United States |