COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Muskegon County

Michigan · 170,200 residents · 503.914 sq mi

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Muskegon County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $38,008. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $84,400.

At a glance

Lower income

below the US median

US median: $42,589

Mid-age

median age 35.5

US median: 35.2

Less educated

14% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 24%

Less affordable

home values up 39%, inflation adjusted

US median home: $120,530

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

170,200

+7%since 1990

from 158,983 in 1990

1990 – 2025

Population density

338 / sq mi

+7%since 1990

from 315 / sq mi in 1990

US average: 242

Median age

35.5

+8%since 1990

from 32.7 in 1990

US average: 35.2

Population, 1990 – 2024

2024176K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$38,008

+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $25,617 in 1990

US average: $42,589

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$17,967

+58%since 1990

from $11,345 in 1990

US average: $21,522

Poverty rate

11.4%

−3.8 ptssince 1990

from 15.3% in 1990

US average: 12.4%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$84,400

+39%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $46,000 in 1990

US average: $120,530

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$453

−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $362 in 1990

US average: $602

Owner-occupied

77.7%

+3.3 ptssince 1990

from 74.4% in 1990

22.3% rent

Afford Score

2.2

+24%since 1990

from 1.8 in 1990

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990

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

Black13.5%(21,513)

Hispanic / Latino2.1%(3,302)

Asian0.4%(707)

Diversity Score37.5%(59,652)

2000

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

Black14.1%(23,971)

Hispanic / Latino3.5%(6,001)

Asian0.4%(711)

Diversity Score39.2%(66,641)

Diversity Score

+4%since 1990

from 38 in 1990

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

13.9%

+2.7 ptssince 1990

from 11.1% in 1990

US average: 24.4%

High school or higher

83.1%

+8.8 ptssince 1990

from 74.2% in 1990

US average: 80.3%

Graduate degree

4.5%

+1.0 ptssince 1990

from 3.4% in 1990

US average: 8.8%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

13.5 min

−23%since 1990

from 17.7 min in 1990

US average: 17.6

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 170,200 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Muskegon County, Michigan earns about $38,008 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 $84,400, and the typical rent is about $453 a month.

How educated are people in Muskegon County, Michigan?

About 13.9% 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 11.4% of people in Muskegon County, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Muskegon County, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Muskegon County, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 11,217 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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

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