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North Muskegon

Michigan · 3,786 residents · 1.79 sq mi
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North Muskegon has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $56,600. Population has declined 6% since 2000. Median home value is $157,500. With a median age of 45.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.0
US median: 37.2
More educated
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,786
−6%since 2000
from 4,031 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,115 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 2,252 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
45.0
+6%since 2000
from 42.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024North Muskegon
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,600
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,063 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,845
+14%since 2000
from $27,140 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
32.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 30.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.1%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.454
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade22.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Information14.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services5.8%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance2%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Professional, scientific, technical0.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$157,500
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $126,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$702
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $528 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
50.5%
−30.0 ptssince 2000
from 80.6% in 2000
23.9% rent
Vacancy rate
8.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
31.6%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 27.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
+21%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(3,887)
Black1%(40)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(53)
Asian0.4%(15)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.6%(267)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.8%(3,512)
Black2.1%(79)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(90)
Asian0.7%(27)
Other1.6%(59)
Diversity Score16.2%(612)
Diversity Score
16
+144%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 35.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 92.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
18.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 17.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.1 min
+40%since 2000
from 13.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 88.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
2.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
45.7%
−27.3 ptssince 2009
from 73.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
50.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
3.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.5%
−34.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Muskegon, Michigan?

North Muskegon, Michigan has about 3,786 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in North Muskegon, Michigan earns about $56,600 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is North Muskegon, Michigan expensive?

In North Muskegon, Michigan, the median home is worth about $157,500, and the typical rent is about $702 a month.

How educated are people in North Muskegon, Michigan?

About 37.9% of adults age 25 and over in North Muskegon, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in North Muskegon, Michigan?

About 8.1% of people in North Muskegon, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has North Muskegon, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, North Muskegon, Michigan has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 133 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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

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