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Macomb County, MI Population by Age

The median age in Macomb County, MI is 40.9, as per 2021 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Of the total population, 17.23% were under the age of 15, 18.98% aged 15 to 29, 46.80% aged 30 to 64, 14.82% aged 65 to 84, and 2.17% were 85 years of age and older.
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Updated Sep 17, 2023

Macomb County, MI population age distribution

A complete breakdown of Macomb County's age demographics from 0 to 85 years, distributed across 18 age groups is listed in the table below.

Age Group Population % of Total Population
Under 5 years 47,657 5.42%
5 to 9 years 50,413 5.73%
10 to 14 years 53,392 6.07%
15 to 19 years 52,558 5.98%
20 to 24 years 52,148 5.93%
25 to 29 years 62,152 7.07%
30 to 34 years 56,373 6.41%
35 to 39 years 54,085 6.15%
40 to 44 years 51,990 5.91%
45 to 49 years 58,483 6.65%
50 to 54 years 62,985 7.16%
55 to 59 years 64,522 7.34%
60 to 64 years 63,005 7.17%
65 to 69 years 49,018 5.58%
70 to 74 years 39,225 4.46%
75 to 79 years 24,980 2.84%
80 to 84 years 17,063 1.94%
85 years and over 19,074 2.17%
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Macomb County, MI population by age group

Key stats
256,168
Population under 25 years
224,600
Population aged 25-44
248,995
Population aged 45-64
149,360
Population aged 65+

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2021

The graph shows Macomb County's population by age group, with age group on x-axis and the respective age group's percent of the total population on y-axis
Macomb County, MI population by age group. The largest age group was 55-59 years with a poulation of 64,522 (7.34% of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

The largest age group in Macomb County, MI was for the group of age 55-59 years with a population of 64,522 (7.34%), according to the 2021 American Community Survey.

At the same time, the smallest age group in Macomb County, MI was the 80-84 years with a population of 17,063 (1.94%).

Macomb County, MI population by age cohort

To better understand the age distribution of Macomb County, MI's population, we divided it into the following 3 cohorts:

  • Children : Under the age of 18 years
  • Adults (working population): Between the age of 18 and 64 years
  • Seniors: 65 years and above
The pie chart shows Macomb County's population divided into segments, with each segment representing an age cohort. The area of each segment is in the same proportion of a circle as the population of the cohort is of the total population.
Macomb County, MI population by age cohorts (Children: Under 18 years; Working population: 18-64 years; Senior population: 65 years or more). The largest age group was 18 - 64 years with a poulation of 543,953 (61.87% of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Here's the population for each of the three cohorts.

Age Group Population % of Total Population
Under 18 years 185,810 21.14%
18 to 64 years 543,953 61.87%
85 years and over 149,360 16.99%
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Key stats for each age cohort as per our analysis of U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey:

  • Macomb County's population under 18 was 21.14%, compared to the 22.51% nationwide.
  • Macomb County's working population (between 18 and 64) was 61.87%, compared to 61.45% nationwide.
  • Macomb County's elderly or the senior population (over 65 age) was 16.99% as compared to 16.04% nationwide.

Macomb County, MI population pyramid

Population pyramid for Macomb County, MI is charted below using the estimates from U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. A wide base suggests population increase, narrow base indicates declining birth rates.

Key stats from our analysis of the Macomb County's population pyramid:

  • Youth dependency ratio, which is the number of children aged 0-14 per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Macomb County, MI, is 26.2.
  • Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Macomb County, MI, is 25.8.
  • Total dependency ratio for Macomb County, MI is 52.0.
  • Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for Macomb County, MI is 3.9.
The graph shows Macomb County's population across different age group and gender, with population on x-axis and population y-axis. The male population is plotted on the left in blue color whereas the female population is plotted on the right in pink color.
Macomb County, MI population pyramid i.e. Macomb County population distrubution across age and gender. Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Here's the Macomb County, MI's male and female population across different age groups:

Age Group Population(Male) Population(Female) Total Population
Under 5 years 24,507 23,150 47,657
5 to 9 years 25,498 24,915 50,413
10 to 14 years 27,706 25,686 53,392
15 to 19 years 27,194 25,364 52,558
20 to 24 years 26,326 25,822 52,148
25 to 29 years 31,145 31,007 62,152
30 to 34 years 28,349 28,024 56,373
35 to 39 years 26,604 27,481 54,085
40 to 44 years 25,825 26,165 51,990
45 to 49 years 28,802 29,681 58,483
50 to 54 years 30,925 32,060 62,985
55 to 59 years 31,507 33,015 64,522
60 to 64 years 30,826 32,179 63,005
65 to 69 years 23,707 25,311 49,018
70 to 74 years 17,566 21,659 39,225
75 to 79 years 10,798 14,182 24,980
80 to 84 years 6,842 10,221 17,063
85 years and over 6,547 12,527 19,074
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Things to know

What is the population of Macomb County, MI under 18?

Macomb County's population under the age of 18 is 185,810, as per the latest U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey estimates. This population is 21.14% of the total resident population of Macomb County, MI.

What is the aging population in Macomb County, MI?

Macomb County's population aged 65 years and above was 149,360. As per the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey, this population is 16.99% of the entire population.

References

Datasets

Explore datasets by year of publication.
2023
Macomb County, MI Age Group Population Dataset: A complete breakdown of Macomb County age demographics from 0 to 85 years, distributed across 18 age groups
Last updated September 16, 2023
ACS
Free
Neilsberg
CSV, JSON
2017-2021
CC BY 4.0
About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Macomb County population distribution across 18 age groups. It lists the population in each age group along with the percentage population relative of the total population for Macomb County. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of Macomb County by age. For example, using this dataset, we can identify the largest age group in Macomb County.

Key observations

The largest age group in Macomb County, MI was for the group of age 55-59 years with a population of 64,522 (7.34%), according to the 2021 American Community Survey. At the same time, the smallest age group in Macomb County, MI was the 80-84 years with a population of 17,063 (1.94%). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Macomb County population by age group

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Age groups:

  • Under 5 years
  • 5 to 9 years
  • 10 to 14 years
  • 15 to 19 years
  • 20 to 24 years
  • 25 to 29 years
  • 30 to 34 years
  • 35 to 39 years
  • 40 to 44 years
  • 45 to 49 years
  • 50 to 54 years
  • 55 to 59 years
  • 60 to 64 years
  • 65 to 69 years
  • 70 to 74 years
  • 75 to 79 years
  • 80 to 84 years
  • 85 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

  • Age Group: This column displays the age group in consideration
  • Population: The population for the specific age group in the Macomb County is shown in this column.
  • % of Total Population: This column displays the population of each age group as a proportion of Macomb County total population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Macomb County Population by Age. You can refer the same here

Macomb County, MI Age Cohorts Dataset: Children, Working Adults, and Seniors in Macomb County - Population and Percentage Analysis
Last updated September 16, 2023
ACS
Free
Neilsberg
CSV, JSON
2017-2021
CC BY 4.0
About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Macomb County population by age cohorts (Children: Under 18 years; Working population: 18-64 years; Senior population: 65 years or more). It lists the population in each age cohort group along with its percentage relative to the total population of Macomb County. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution across children, working population and senior population for dependency ratio, housing requirements, ageing, migration patterns etc.

Key observations

The largest age group was $b3_v1 with a poulation of $b3_v2 ($b3_v3 of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Macomb County population by age cohort

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Age cohorts:

  • Under 18 years
  • 18 to 64 years
  • 65 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

  • Age Group: This column displays the age cohort for the Macomb County population analysis. Total expected values are 3 groups ( Children, Working Population and Senior Population).
  • Population: The population for the age cohort in Macomb County is shown in the following column.
  • Percent of Total Population: The population as a percent of total population of the Macomb County is shown in the following column.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Macomb County Population by Age. You can refer the same here

Macomb County, MI Population Pyramid Dataset: Age Groups, Male and Female Population, and Total Population for Demographics Analysis
Last updated September 16, 2023
ACS
Free
Neilsberg
CSV, JSON
2017-2021
CC BY 4.0
About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the data for the Macomb County, MI population pyramid, which represents the Macomb County population distribution across age and gender, using estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. It lists the male and female population for each age group, along with the total population for those age groups. Higher numbers at the bottom of the table suggest population growth, whereas higher numbers at the top indicate declining birth rates. Furthermore, the dataset can be utilized to understand the youth dependency ratio, old-age dependency ratio, total dependency ratio, and potential support ratio.

Key observations

  • Youth dependency ratio, which is the number of children aged 0-14 per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Macomb County, MI, is 26.2.
  • Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Macomb County, MI, is 25.8.
  • Total dependency ratio for Macomb County, MI is 52.0.
  • Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for Macomb County, MI is 3.9.

Macomb County population pyramid

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Age groups:

  • Under 5 years
  • 5 to 9 years
  • 10 to 14 years
  • 15 to 19 years
  • 20 to 24 years
  • 25 to 29 years
  • 30 to 34 years
  • 35 to 39 years
  • 40 to 44 years
  • 45 to 49 years
  • 50 to 54 years
  • 55 to 59 years
  • 60 to 64 years
  • 65 to 69 years
  • 70 to 74 years
  • 75 to 79 years
  • 80 to 84 years
  • 85 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

  • Age Group: This column displays the age group for the Macomb County population analysis. Total expected values are 18 and are define above in the age groups section.
  • Population (Male): The male population in the Macomb County for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
  • Population (Female): The female population in the Macomb County for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
  • Total Population: The total population of the Macomb County for the selected age group is shown in the following column.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Macomb County Population by Age. You can refer the same here

If you're looking for datasets from another year, please feel free to contact us at research@neilsberg.com and we'll be happy to assist you further.

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