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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Muskegon

Michigan · 40,283 residents · 14.143 sq mi
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Muskegon has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $18,748. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $32,100. The poverty rate of 26.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 40% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 30.7
US median: 33.0
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

40,283
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 40,105 in 2000
1990 – 2025
2,848 / sq mi
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 2,836 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
30.7
−5%vs 2000
vs 32.3 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
37K38K39K40K41K1990201020202024Muskegon
202437K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$18,748
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $27,929 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$8,890
−38%vs 2000
vs $14,283 in 2000
US average: $14,340
26.5%
+6.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 20.5% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$32,100
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $60,200 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$343
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $416 in 2000
US average: $450
54.6%
−2.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 56.9% in 2000
45.4% rent
1.7
−21%vs 2000
vs 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic69.9%(28,139)
Black26.9%(10,826)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(1,374)
Asian0.4%(149)
Other2.9%(1,169)
Diversity Score59.3%(23,882)
59
−10%vs 2000
vs 66 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.2%
−0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.7% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
68.7%
−9.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 77.7% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.5%
−0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.7% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.9 min
+14%vs 2000
vs 13.1 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Muskegon, Michigan?

Muskegon, Michigan has about 40,283 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Muskegon, Michigan?

The typical household in Muskegon, Michigan earns about $18,748 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 $32,100, and the typical rent is about $343 a month.

How educated are people in Muskegon, Michigan?

About 8.2% 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 26.5% of people in Muskegon, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

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

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