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Muskegon

Michigan · 38,318 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 $35,323. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $77,200. The poverty rate of 25.0% 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: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
38,318
−4%since 2000
from 40,105 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,709 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 2,836 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.0
+18%since 2000
from 32.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
37K38K39K40K41K1990201020202024Muskegon
202437K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,323
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,929 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,745
+24%since 2000
from $14,283 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
17.8%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
25.0%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 20.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade22.5%
US avg: 10%
Information12.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$77,200
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$741
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $416 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
50.6%
−6.3 ptssince 2000
from 56.9% in 2000
49.4% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+1%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic50%(19,174)
Black33.8%(12,962)
Hispanic / Latino9.2%(3,535)
Asian0.4%(138)
Other6.9%(2,647)
Diversity Score78.1%(29,917)
Diversity Score
78
+19%since 2000
from 66 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.4%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.9%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 77.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.4 min
+55%since 2000
from 13.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 79.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
14.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.2%
−15.3 ptssince 2011
from 25.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2011
from 52.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.8%
−36.5 ptssince 2009
from 62.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Female
49.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Foreign born
3.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.4%
−77.0 ptssince 2013
from 84.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Muskegon, Michigan?

Muskegon, Michigan has about 38,318 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Muskegon, Michigan?

The typical household in Muskegon, Michigan earns about $35,323 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 $77,200, and the typical rent is about $741 a month.

How educated are people in Muskegon, Michigan?

About 13.4% 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 25.0% 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 1,965 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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

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