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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Norton Shores

Michigan · 22,527 residents · 23.243 sq mi
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Norton Shores has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $45,457. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $98,400. With a median age of 40.6, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Poverty is rare here, at 5.3% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.6
US median: 35.2
Average education
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

22,527
+4%since 1990
from 21,755 in 1990
1990 – 2025
969 / sq mi
+4%since 1990
from 936 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.6
+10%since 1990
from 36.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
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1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$45,457
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $33,646 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$22,713
+48%since 1990
from $15,379 in 1990
US average: $21,522
5.3%
−2.0 ptssince 1990
from 7.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$98,400
+19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $62,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$565
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $460 in 1990
US average: $602
89.4%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 87.3% in 1990
10.6% rent
2.2
+16%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

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

Education

24.0%
+3.6 ptssince 1990
from 20.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
87.8%
+7.0 ptssince 1990
from 80.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
7.9%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 6.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.6 min
−28%since 1990
from 16.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Norton Shores, Michigan?

Norton Shores, Michigan has about 22,527 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Norton Shores, Michigan earns about $45,457 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 $98,400, and the typical rent is about $565 a month.

How educated are people in Norton Shores, Michigan?

About 24.0% 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 5.3% of people in Norton Shores, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Norton Shores, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Norton Shores, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 772 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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