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Muskegon Heights

Michigan · 9,917 residents · 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 $31,431. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 2,132 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $42,900. At a median age of 34.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 47% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,917
−18%since 2000
from 12,049 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,114 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 3,783 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.5
+19%since 2000
from 29.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
10K11K12K13K14K1990201020202024Muskegon Heights
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,431
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,778 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,309
+23%since 2000
from $12,456 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
13.6%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
34.9%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 29.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade28.5%
US avg: 10%
Information16.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade2.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Other services0.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration0.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$42,900
−32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$703
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $439 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
47.3%
−10.1 ptssince 2000
from 57.5% in 2000
52.7% rent
Afford Score
1.4
−29%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic15.8%(1,571)
Black73%(7,238)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(464)
Asian0.3%(28)
Other5.6%(557)
Diversity Score53.8%(5,332)
Diversity Score
54
+26%since 2000
from 43 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.8%
+15.8 ptssince 2000
from 68.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 1.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.6 min
+56%since 2000
from 11.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.4%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 70.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
17.5%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 23.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
17.0%
−15.8 ptssince 2011
from 32.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.2%
+11.7 ptssince 2011
from 50.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
17.7%
−49.8 ptssince 2009
from 67.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 42.2% in 2009
Female
51.0%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.2%
−80.9 ptssince 2013
from 88.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Muskegon Heights, Michigan?

Muskegon Heights, Michigan has about 9,917 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Muskegon Heights, Michigan earns about $31,431 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 $42,900, and the typical rent is about $703 a month.

How educated are people in Muskegon Heights, Michigan?

About 7.7% 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 34.9% 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 3,259 residents, a change of about -25 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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