Unified School District · MI
Muskegon Heights School District
Muskegon Heights School District is a unified school district in Michigan with a community population of 9,841. The median household income is $35,239 and the median age is 32.7.
9,841
Population
3113
People / sq mi
$35,239
Median Income
32.7
Median Age
Muskegon Heights School District covers 3 sq mi of land at 3113.3 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 18.9% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 13.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$35,239
Median Household Income
$17,548
Per Capita Income
31.7%
Poverty Rate
8.7%
Unemployment
Housing
$68,000
Median Home Value
$889
Median Rent
44.9%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
89.2%
High School+
8.6%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Muskegon Heights School District serves a community with a population of 9,841 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Michigan.
The median household income in Muskegon Heights School District is $35,239, with a per capita income of $17,548. The poverty rate is 31.7%.
Muskegon Heights School District is 18.9% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 13.7% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Muskegon Heights School District, 89.2% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 8.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Muskegon Heights School District is $68,000, with a median rent of $889. The homeownership rate is 44.9%.
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Data for Muskegon Heights School District from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 2624870).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.