COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Muskegon County

Michigan · 158,983 residents · 503.914 sq mi

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Muskegon County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $25,617. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $46,000.

At a glance

Lower income

below the US median

US median: $30,130

Mid-age

median age 32.7

US median: 33.0

Less educated

11% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 20%

More affordable

home values down 28%, inflation adjusted

US median home: $93,722

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

158,983

−7%vs 2000

vs 170,200 in 2000

1990 – 2025

Population density

315 / sq mi

−7%vs 2000

vs 338 / sq mi in 2000

US average: 221

Median age

32.7

−8%vs 2000

vs 35.5 in 2000

US average: 33.0

Population, 1990 – 2024

2024176K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$25,617

−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $38,008 in 2000

US average: $30,130

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$11,345

−37%vs 2000

vs $17,967 in 2000

US average: $14,340

Poverty rate

15.3%

+3.8 ptsvs 2000

vs 11.4% in 2000

US average: 13.2%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$46,000

−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $84,400 in 2000

US average: $93,722

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$362

+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $453 in 2000

US average: $450

Owner-occupied

74.4%

−3.3 ptsvs 2000

vs 77.7% in 2000

25.6% rent

Afford Score

1.8

−19%vs 2000

vs 2.2 in 2000

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000

White, non-Hispanic79.5%(135,379)

Black14.1%(23,971)

Hispanic / Latino3.5%(6,001)

Asian0.4%(711)

Other0%

Diversity Score39.2%(66,641)

1990

White, non-Hispanic84.3%(133,974)

Black13.5%(21,513)

Hispanic / Latino2.1%(3,302)

Asian0.4%(707)

Other1.8%(2,789)

Diversity Score37.5%(59,652)

Diversity Score

−4%vs 2000

vs 39 in 2000

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

11.1%

−2.7 ptsvs 2000

vs 13.9% in 2000

US average: 20.3%

High school or higher

74.2%

−8.8 ptsvs 2000

vs 83.1% in 2000

US average: 75.2%

Graduate degree

3.4%

−1.0 ptsvs 2000

vs 4.5% in 2000

US average: 7.1%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

17.7 min

+31%vs 2000

vs 13.5 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 Muskegon County, Michigan?

Muskegon County, Michigan has about 158,983 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Muskegon County, Michigan earns about $25,617 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Muskegon County, Michigan expensive?

In Muskegon County, Michigan, the median home is worth about $46,000, and the typical rent is about $362 a month.

How educated are people in Muskegon County, Michigan?

About 11.1% of adults age 25 and over in Muskegon County, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Muskegon County, Michigan?

About 15.3% of people in Muskegon County, 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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