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North Muskegon

Michigan · 4,093 residents · 1.79 sq mi
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North Muskegon is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $81,042. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $170,900. With a median age of 44.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 37% more than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
50% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,093
+2%since 2000
from 4,031 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,287 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 2,252 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.4
+4%since 2000
from 42.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024North Muskegon
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$81,042
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,063 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,688
+57%since 2000
from $27,140 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
57.1%
+26.6 ptssince 2009
from 30.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.8%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade28.2%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Information5.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$170,900
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $126,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,035
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $528 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 80.6% in 2000
20.3% rent
Afford Score
2.1
−8%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.1%(3,567)
Black2.1%(87)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(172)
Asian1.3%(55)
Other1.2%(50)
Diversity Score21.7%(889)
Diversity Score
22
+227%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
50.1%
+14.3 ptssince 2000
from 35.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.5%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 92.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
18.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 17.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.9 min
+38%since 2000
from 13.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
93.6%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 88.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.9%
−7.2 ptssince 2011
from 11.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.8%
+5.2 ptssince 2011
from 58.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
52.1%
−20.9 ptssince 2009
from 73.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
52.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.0%
−87.4 ptssince 2013
from 89.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Muskegon, Michigan?

North Muskegon, Michigan has about 4,093 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in North Muskegon, Michigan earns about $81,042 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 $170,900, and the typical rent is about $1,035 a month.

How educated are people in North Muskegon, Michigan?

About 50.1% 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 7.8% of people in North Muskegon, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has North Muskegon, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, North Muskegon, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 174 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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

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