Muskegon, Michigan Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Muskegon, Michigan is 37,203 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 31st-largest city in Michigan. The median household income is $46,342, the median home value is $121,800, and the median age is 36.0.
The population has declined 2.4% since 2010 (38,223 → 37,287).
37,203
Population
2630
People / sq mi
$46,342
Median Income
$121,800
Median Home Value
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Muskegon covers 14.1 sq mi of land at 2630 people per square mile.
About Muskegon, MI
Housing cost is the defining feature of Muskegon: the median home is valued at $121,800. Muskegon is a city in Michigan with a population of 37,203. It ranks #31 among cities in Michigan by population.
Incomes are among the lowest of comparable places, with a median household income of $46,342, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 16.9%, above the national 12.4%. Real estate is inexpensive, with a typical home worth only $121,800, with typical rent around $927.
Four-year-degree attainment is near the bottom of the range for US cities, 15.8%, below the national 35.0%. Most workers commute: only 5.0% work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 21 minutes each way.
Muskegon city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Muskegon city had a population of 38,223 in 2010 and 37,287 in 2024, a -2.4% growth over 14 years. The peak was 38,350 in 2013. Average annual growth rate: -0.16%.
37,287
Population (2024)
38,223
Population (2010)
38,350
Peak (2013)
-0.16%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 38,223 |
| 2011 | 37,002 |
| 2012 | 37,002 |
| 2013 | 38,350 |
| 2014 | 38,226 |
| 2015 | 38,163 |
| 2016 | 38,172 |
| 2017 | 37,985 |
| 2018 | 37,293 |
| 2019 | 36,565 |
| 2020 | 37,211 |
| 2021 | 37,252 |
| 2022 | 37,153 |
| 2023 | 37,168 |
| 2024 | 37,287 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 55.2% |
| Black or African American | 29.9% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.5% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
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 & Management | 22.6% |
| Manufacturing | 22.5% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 10.2% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 7.7% |
| Information | 4.4% |
| Retail Trade | 4.0% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 3.7% |
| Public Administration | 3.7% |
| Construction | 3.5% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 0.9% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.9% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Muskegon, Michigan has a population of 37,203 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 31st-largest city in Michigan.
The median household income in Muskegon, Michigan is $46,342, with 16.9% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Muskegon, Michigan is $121,800, with median monthly rent at $927 and a homeownership rate of 54.2%.
The median age in Muskegon, Michigan is 36.0 years. The population is 51.4% male and 48.6% female.
The population has declined 2.4% since 2010 (38,223 → 37,287).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.