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Population Review

Muskegon city, MI — Population & Demographics

Muskegon city, MI has a population of 37,203. The median household income is $46,342 and the median age is 36.0.

37,203

Population

$46,342

Median Income

$121,800

Median Home Value

36.0

Median Age

Race & Ethnicity

White55.2%
Black or African American29.9%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)2.5%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$46,342

Median Household Income

$24,864

Per Capita Income

16.9%

Poverty Rate

5.0%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$121,800

Median Home Value

$927

Median Rent

54.2%

Owner-Occupied

Education

87.4%

High School+

15.8%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.3%

Drive Alone

80.3%

Public Transit

5.0%

Work From Home

20.9 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

13.3%

Foreign Born

92.4%

Non-English at Home

6.1%

Veterans

15.7%

With Disability

93.2%

Health Insurance

90.6%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management22.6%
Manufacturing22.5%
Education, Health Care & Social Services10.2%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate7.7%
Information4.4%
Retail Trade4.0%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services3.7%
Public Administration3.7%
Construction3.5%
Transportation & Warehousing0.9%
Agriculture & Mining0.9%

Frequently Asked Questions

Muskegon city, MI has a population of 37,203 according to Census ACS 2023 data.

The median household income in Muskegon city, MI is $46,342, with 16.9% living below the poverty level.

The median home value in Muskegon city, MI is $121,800, with median rent at $927.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.