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METRO AREA · 2020 ACS

Muskegon Metro

Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI · 1 counties · 175,824 residents · 503.914 sq mi
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Muskegon has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $53,478. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $126,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
175,824
+3%since 2000
from 170,200 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
349 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 338 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.4
+14%since 2000
from 35.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
157K162K167K173K178K1990201020202024Muskegon
2024176K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,478
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,008 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,655
+48%since 2000
from $17,967 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.2%
+11.9 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.1%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade26.6%
US avg: 10%
Information11.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$126,400
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $84,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$780
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $453 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 77.7% in 2000
24.9% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+6%since 2000
from 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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic74%(130,141)
Black13.4%(23,622)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(10,283)
Asian0.6%(1,073)
Other4.3%(7,597)
Diversity Score51%(89,674)
Segregation Score53.3%(93,755)
Diversity Score
51
+30%since 2000
from 39 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
53
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.7%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 13.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.4%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 83.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.9 min
+62%since 2000
from 13.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 83.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.2%
−8.6 ptssince 2011
from 15.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 60.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.7%
−32.7 ptssince 2009
from 61.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
50.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.9%
−84.1 ptssince 2013
from 89.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
In this metro

Principal cities

MuskegonCENTRAL37,224Norton ShoresCENTRAL25,088
What's inside

1 component county

Muskegon CountyCENTRAL177,901
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI?

Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI has about 175,824 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI?

The typical household in Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI earns about $53,478 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI expensive?

In Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI, the median home is worth about $126,400, and the typical rent is about $780 a month.

How educated are people in Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI?

About 19.7% of adults age 25 and over in Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI?

About 14.1% of people in Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI live below the federal poverty line.

Has Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI grown since 1990?

Yes, Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI has grown since 1990. The population has added about 16,841 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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