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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Norton Shores

Michigan · 21,755 residents · 23.243 sq mi
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Norton Shores is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $33,646. Population has declined 3% since 2000. Median home value is $62,800.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 36.8
US median: 33.0
Average education
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 16%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
21,755
−3%vs 2000
vs 22,527 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
936 / sq mi
−3%vs 2000
vs 969 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
36.8
−9%vs 2000
vs 40.6 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,646
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $45,457 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,379
−32%vs 2000
vs $22,713 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
7.2%
+2.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.3% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$62,800
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $98,400 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$460
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $565 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
87.3%
−2.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 89.4% in 2000
12.7% rent
Afford Score
1.9
−14%vs 2000
vs 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93%(20,948)
Black1.6%(362)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(606)
Asian0.8%(187)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.6%(2,835)
1990
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(20,980)
Black1.1%(235)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(388)
Asian1.2%(261)
Other1.3%(279)
Diversity Score12.7%(2,762)
Diversity Score
13
+1%vs 2000
vs 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.5%
−3.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 24.0% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
80.8%
−7.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 87.8% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
6.9%
−1.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.9% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.0 min
+38%vs 2000
vs 11.6 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Norton Shores, Michigan?

Norton Shores, Michigan has about 21,755 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Norton Shores, Michigan?

The typical household in Norton Shores, Michigan earns about $33,646 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Norton Shores, Michigan expensive?

In Norton Shores, Michigan, the median home is worth about $62,800, and the typical rent is about $460 a month.

How educated are people in Norton Shores, Michigan?

About 20.5% of adults age 25 and over in Norton Shores, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Norton Shores, Michigan?

About 7.2% of people in Norton Shores, 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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