Muskegon County, Michigan Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 12th-largest in Michigan

The population of Muskegon County, Michigan is 175,378 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 12th-largest county in Michigan. The median household income is $63,495, the median home value is $180,900, and the median age is 39.9.

The population of Muskegon County has grown 3.2% since 2010 (171,923 → 177,428), a +0.23% annualized rate.

Muskegon County within Michigan · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

175,378

Population

+0.23%

Annual growth

348

People / sq mi

$63,495

Median Income

$180,900

Median Home Value

Muskegon County covers 504 sq mi of land at 348.0 people per square mile.

About Muskegon County, MI

Muskegon County is distinguished by its share of foreign-born residents, 12.5% of the population. Muskegon County is a county in Michigan with a population of 175,378. It ranks #12 among counties in Michigan by population.

The typical household here earns about $63,495, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty runs at 9.3%, below the national 12.4%. The typical home is valued at $180,900, with typical rent around $960.

Roughly 21.4% of adults have a bachelor’s, below the national 35.0%. About 6.0% of the workforce is home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 22 minutes each way.

Muskegon County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Muskegon County had a population of 171,923 in 2010 and 177,428 in 2024, a 3.2% growth over 14 years. The peak was 177,428 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.23%.

Muskegon County population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

177,428

Population (2024)

171,923

Population (2010)

177,428

Peak (2024)

0.23%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	171,923	-	-	estimate
2011	170,056	-1,867	-1.09%	estimate
2012	170,191	+135	+0.08%	estimate
2013	172,312	+2,121	+1.25%	estimate
2014	172,304	-8	-0.00%	estimate
2015	172,506	+202	+0.12%	estimate
2016	173,342	+836	+0.48%	estimate
2017	173,804	+462	+0.27%	estimate
2018	173,719	-85	-0.05%	estimate
2019	173,645	-74	-0.04%	estimate
2020	174,794	+1,149	+0.66%	estimate
2021	175,581	+787	+0.45%	estimate
2022	175,526	-55	-0.03%	estimate
2023	176,476	+950	+0.54%	estimate
2024	177,428	+952	+0.54%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	77.2%
Black or African American	12.6%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	2.0%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

39.9

Median Age

50.1%

Female

49.9%

Male

18.1%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

5.8%

5–9

6.6%

10–14

6.3%

15–19

6.3%

20–24

5.8%

25–34

13.1%

35–44

12.5%

45–54

11.8%

55–59

6.9%

60–64

7.0%

65–74

11.1%

75–84

4.9%

85+

2.1%

Children (under 15): 18.7% · Seniors (65+): 18.1%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$63,495$-7,654 vs state
Mean household income	$81,923
Per-capita income	$32,307
Poverty rate	9.3%+0.5% vs state
Unemployment rate	4.1%
Employment-to-population	55.2%

Top Industries by Employment

Manufacturing

25.9%

Professional & business services

20.7%

Education & health care

9.6%

Finance & real estate

7.7%

Construction

5.5%

Arts, entertainment & food

4.6%

Information

4.0%

Retail trade

3.8%

The largest employment sector in Muskegon County is manufacturing, accounting for 25.9% of workers.

How residents commute

0.1%

Drive alone

1.2%

Carpool

82.5%

Public transit

6.0%

Work from home

22.3 min

Avg commute

Housing

$180,900$-36,700 vs state

Median home value

$960

Median rent

78.3%

Homeownership rate

74,969

Total housing units

89.5%

Occupied

10.5%

Vacant

21.7%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

95.2%

With health insurance

92.5%

With broadband internet

12.5%

Foreign-born

7.6%

Veterans (18+)

14.5%

With a disability

95.9%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

92.5%

High School+

21.4%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Muskegon County, Michigan has a population of 175,378 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 12th-largest county in Michigan. Population density is 348 people per square mile.

The population of Muskegon County has grown 3.2% since 2010 (171,923 → 177,428), a +0.23% annualized rate.

The median household income in Muskegon County, Michigan is $63,495, with mean (average) household income of $81,923 and per-capita income of $32,307. 9.3% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Muskegon County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (77.2%), Black or African American (12.6%), Hispanic or Latino (2.0%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Muskegon County, Michigan is 39.9 years. Residents are 50.1% female and 49.9% male.

The median home value in Muskegon County is $180,900 and median monthly rent is $960. 78.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 74,969 total housing units, 10.5% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Muskegon County, Michigan is manufacturing, employing 25.9% of workers. The unemployment rate is 4.1%.

Detroit is among the largest cities associated with Muskegon County, Michigan, with a population of 636,644.