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Muskegon Heights

Michigan · 9,770 residents (2025 est.) · 3.185 sq mi
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Muskegon Heights has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,239. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 2,208 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $68,000. At a median age of 32.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 52% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 32.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,841
−18%since 2000
from 12,049 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,090 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 3,783 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
32.7
+13%since 2000
from 29.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:9,770 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,239
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,778 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,548
+41%since 2000
from $12,456 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
15.9%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
34.1%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 29.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.430
−9%since 2010
from 0.474 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade23.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Information10%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade2.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services0.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$68,000
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$889
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $439 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
44.9%
−12.5 ptssince 2000
from 57.5% in 2000
55.1% rent
Vacancy rate
16.9%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.0%
−15.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.8%
−22.3 ptssince 2009
from 74.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.9
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
47
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic16.4%(1,982)
Black77.3%(9,315)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(424)
Asian0.2%(29)
Other0%
Diversity Score42.7%(5,147)
2024
White, non-Hispanic17.7%(1,746)
Black70.8%(6,971)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(450)
Asian0.3%(29)
Other6.6%(645)
Diversity Score57.5%(5,663)
Diversity Score
58
+35%since 2000
from 43 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.6%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.2%
+21.2 ptssince 2000
from 68.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 1.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.6 min
+48%since 2000
from 11.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.4%
+12.0 ptssince 2009
from 70.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.7%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
18.0%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 23.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
14.7%
−18.2 ptssince 2011
from 32.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.4%
+8.8 ptssince 2011
from 50.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.6%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
18.0%
−49.6 ptssince 2009
from 67.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 42.2% in 2009
Female
55.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.2%
−33.6 ptssince 2009
from 37.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2012
from 19.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.0%
−82.1 ptssince 2013
from 88.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.1%
+34.2 ptssince 2017
from 53.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2016
from 97.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2016
from 1.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Muskegon Heights, Michigan?

Muskegon Heights, Michigan has about 9,841 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Muskegon Heights, Michigan?

The typical household in Muskegon Heights, Michigan earns about $35,239 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Muskegon Heights, Michigan expensive?

In Muskegon Heights, Michigan, the median home is worth about $68,000, and the typical rent is about $889 a month.

How educated are people in Muskegon Heights, Michigan?

About 8.6% of adults age 25 and over in Muskegon Heights, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Muskegon Heights, Michigan?

About 34.1% of people in Muskegon Heights, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Muskegon Heights, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Muskegon Heights, Michigan has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 3,335 residents, a change of about -25 percent over that period.

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