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Population Review

Census ACS · #258 MSA

Muskegon Metro Area

The Muskegon-Norton Shores, Mi Metropolitan Statistical Area has 175,378 residents. The median household income is $63,495 and the median home value is $180,900.

175,378

Population

348

People / sq mi

$63,495

Median Income

$180,900

Median Home Value

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

Race & Ethnicity

White77.2%
Black or African American12.6%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)2.0%

Economy & Income

$63,495

Median Household Income

$32,307

Per Capita Income

9.3%

Poverty Rate

4.1%

Unemployment

Cost of Living

The Muskegon metro's price level is 92.5 on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (US average = 100), meaning prices are 7.5% lower the US average. The local median income of $63,495 has the buying power of $68,629 in average-priced US metros.

92.5

Price Level (US = 100)

$68,629

COL-Adjusted Median Income

$63,495

Nominal Median Income

Housing

$180,900

Median Home Value

$960

Median Rent

78.3%

Homeownership

Education

92.5%

High School+

21.4%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.1%

Drive Alone

6.0%

Work From Home

22.3 min

Avg Commute

12.5%

Foreign Born

Muskegon spans this state

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Muskegon-Norton Shores, Mi Metropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 175,378 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #258 largest CBSA in the US.

The median household income in the Muskegon metro area is $63,495, with a per capita income of $32,307.

The Muskegon-Norton Shores, Mi CBSA spans the state of Michigan.

Data for the Muskegon-Norton Shores, Mi CBSA (34740) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.