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Muskegon

Michigan · 37,224 residents (2025 est.) · 14.143 sq mi
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Muskegon has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,735. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $142,300. The poverty rate of 24.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 39% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
37,226
−7%since 2000
from 40,105 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,632 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 2,836 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
36.0
+11%since 2000
from 32.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:37,224 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
37K38K39K40K41K1990201020202024Muskegon
202437K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,735
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,929 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,151
+69%since 2000
from $14,283 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
28.3%
+17.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
24.9%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 20.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.461
+2%since 2010
from 0.450 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade22%
US avg: 9.9%
Information14.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade3%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$142,300
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$996
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $416 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
53.1%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 56.9% in 2000
46.9% rent
Vacancy rate
13.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.1%
−12.5 ptssince 2009
from 31.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.9%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 61.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.2
+48%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
61
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic57.9%(23,231)
Black31.4%(12,582)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(2,560)
Asian0.4%(180)
Other0%
Diversity Score65.7%(26,367)
2024
White, non-Hispanic52.3%(19,451)
Black28.9%(10,759)
Hispanic / Latino9.9%(3,693)
Asian0.6%(237)
Other8.3%(3,086)
Diversity Score78.3%(29,162)
Diversity Score
78
+19%since 2000
from 66 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.5%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.5%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 77.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.6 min
+57%since 2000
from 13.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 79.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
16.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.4%
−16.1 ptssince 2011
from 25.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2011
from 52.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.6%
−33.7 ptssince 2009
from 62.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Female
49.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Foreign born
3.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.6%
−49.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2012
from 19.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.6%
−77.8 ptssince 2013
from 84.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.0%
+20.6 ptssince 2017
from 65.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2016
from 96.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2016
from 3.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Muskegon, Michigan?

Muskegon, Michigan has about 37,226 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Muskegon, Michigan?

The typical household in Muskegon, Michigan earns about $44,735 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Muskegon, Michigan expensive?

In Muskegon, Michigan, the median home is worth about $142,300, and the typical rent is about $996 a month.

How educated are people in Muskegon, Michigan?

About 15.5% of adults age 25 and over in Muskegon, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Muskegon, Michigan?

About 24.9% of people in Muskegon, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Muskegon, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Muskegon, Michigan has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 3,057 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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