Muskegon, MI

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US Senator

Gary Peters

Democratic Party

US Senator

Elissa Slotkin

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

0.277% 1-year decrease

2023 Poverty Rate

20.2%

11.8% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Property Value

$121,800

22.3% 1-year growth

About

In N/A, Muskegon, MI had a population of N/A people with a median age of 36 and a median household income of N/A. Between N/A and N/A the population of Muskegon, MI N/A from N/A to N/A, a N/A% N/A and its median household income N/A from N/A to N/A, a N/A% N/A.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Muskegon, MI are White (Non-Hispanic) (51.6%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (29.9%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (6.18%), Two+ (Hispanic) (5.06%), and White (Hispanic) (3.53%).

None of the households in Muskegon, MI reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

97.2% of the residents in Muskegon, MI are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Muskegon, MI are Muskegon Community College (662 degrees awarded in 2023).

In 2023, the median property value in Muskegon, MI was $121,800, and the homeownership rate was 54.2%.

Most people in Muskegon, MI N/A, and the average commute time was 20.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Muskegon, MI was N/A per household.

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Population & Diversity

Muskegon, MI is home to a population of N/A people, from which 97.2% are citizens. As of 2023, 4.18% of Muskegon, MI residents were born outside of the country (1.56k people).

In 2023, there were 1.73 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (19.2k people) in Muskegon, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 11.1k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 2.3k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

97.2%

2023 Citizenship

98%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 97.2% of Muskegon, MI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Muskegon, MI was 98%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Muskegon, MI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Muskegon, MI

White (Non-Hispanic)
19.2k ± 774
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
11.1k ± 702
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
2.3k ± 564

11%

Hispanic Population

4.11k people

11% of the people in Muskegon, MI are hispanic (4.11k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Muskegon, MI as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Michigan.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
79,402 ± 6,891 people
India
76,527 ± 6,766 people
Iraq
57,451 ± 5,868 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Michigan was Mexico, the natal country of 79,402 Michigan residents, followed by India with 76,527 and Iraq with 57,451.

Foreign-Born Population

4.18%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

1.56k people

3.14%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

1.2k people

As of 2023, 4.18% of Muskegon, MI residents (1.56k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Muskegon, MI was 3.14%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Muskegon, MI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
532 ± 120
Gulf War (1990s)
368 ± 123
Gulf War (2001-)
303 ± 122

Muskegon, MI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.45 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Muskegon, MI employs N/A people. The largest industries in Muskegon, MI are Manufacturing (3,212 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,319 people), and Retail Trade (2,039 people), and the highest paying industries are Finance & Insurance ($61,020), Public Administration ($57,700), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($57,611).

Males in Michigan have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $58,244. The income inequality in Michigan (measured using the Gini index) is 0.466, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

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The most common job groups, by number of people living in Muskegon, MI, are Production Occupations (2,358 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,493 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (1,261 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Muskegon, MI.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Michigan (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

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The most common employment sectors for those who live in Muskegon, MI, are Manufacturing (3,212 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,319 people), and Retail Trade (2,039 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Muskegon, MI, though some of these residents may live in Muskegon, MI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

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The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Public Administration ($91,806), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($73,045), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($64,375).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Public Administration ($51,556), Construction ($50,240), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($42,727).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.16%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 4.37M people employed in Michigan. This represents a 2.16% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 23.6%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Michigan.

Civics

Gary Peters and Elissa Slotkin are the senators currently representing the state of Michigan. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Michigan is currently represented by 13 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Michigan

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Gary Peters

Senator from Michigan

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Elissa Slotkin

Senator from Michigan

Assumed office on January 3, 2025

Gary Peters and Elissa Slotkin are the senators currently representing Michigan.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Michigan over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Michigan

Michigan is currently represented by 13 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Michigan have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

Most students graduating from Universities in Muskegon, MI are White (522 and 79.1%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (54 and 8.18%), Black or African American (35 and 5.3%), and Two or More Races (21 and 3.18%).

The largest universities in Muskegon, MI by number of degrees awarded are Muskegon Community College (662 and NaNM%).

The most popular majors in Muskegon, MI are Liberal Arts & Sciences (254 and NaNM%), Registered Nursing (69 and NaNM%), and Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (68 and NaNM%).

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
69 degrees awarded
General Studies
35 degrees awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
254 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Muskegon, MI was Registered Nursing with 69 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Muskegon, MI according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Muskegon Community College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

662 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Muskegon Community College with 662 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2023, 211 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Muskegon, MI, which is 0.468 times less than the 451 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 522 degrees mean that there were 9.67 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 54 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($9,720) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Public, 2-year ($1,790) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Public, 2-year ($1,100) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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In 2022, NaNM% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while NaNM% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Muskegon, MI was $121,800 in 2023, which is 0.401 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $99,600 to $121,800, a 22.3% increase. The homeownership rate in Muskegon, MI is 54.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Muskegon, MI have an average commute time of 20.9 minutes, and they N/A. Car ownership in Muskegon, MI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of N/A per household.

Median household income in Muskegon, MI is N/A. In 2023, the place with the highest median household income in Muskegon, MI was Census Tract 10 with a value of $69,803, followed by Census Tract 8 and Census Tract 18, with respective values of $62,906 and $61,250.

Housing

Property

$121,800

Median Property Value 2023

±$8,298

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Median Property Taxes

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The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Muskegon, MI the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Muskegon, MI compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

54.2%

Homeownership

2023

65.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 54.2% of the housing units in Muskegon, MI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 53.1%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Muskegon, MI compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 10
Census Tract 8
Census Tract 18

In 2023, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Muskegon, MI was Census Tract 10 with a value of $69,803, followed by Census Tract 8 and Census Tract 18, with respective values of $62,906 and $61,250.

The following map shows all of the places in Muskegon, MI colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

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Median Household Income

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13.7k

Number of Households

± 858

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The following chart displays the households in Muskegon, MI distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the N/A range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Muskegon, MI is from Michigan.

0.466

2022 Wage GINI in Michigan

0.468

2021 Wage GINI in Michigan

In 2022, the income inequality in Michigan was 0.466 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.473% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Michigan was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Michigan in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Michigan across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

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The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

20.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Muskegon, MI have a shorter commute time (20.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.47% of the workforce in Muskegon, MI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Muskegon, MI compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

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Average Number

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Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

20.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Muskegon, MI (6.57k out of 32.6k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Males 55 - 64 and then Females < 5.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Muskegon, MI is White, followed by Black and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

93.2% of the population of Muskegon, MI has health coverage, with 36% on employee plans, 34.9% on Medicaid, 12.2% on Medicare, 9.28% on non-group plans, and 0.788% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Muskegon County, MI see 1756 patients per year on average, which represents a 3.17% increase from the previous year (1702 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1459 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 413 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,756 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Muskegon County, MI

Primary care physicians in Muskegon County, MI see an average of 1,756 patients per year. This represents a 3.17% increase from the previous year (1,702 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Muskegon County, MI in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.5% under 18 years, 24.5% between 18 and 34 years, 34.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.6% were men and 53.4% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

6.81%

Uninsured

36%

Employer Coverage

34.9%

Medicaid

12.2%

Medicare

9.28%

Non-Group

0.788%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Muskegon, MI declined by 1.32% from 6.9% to 6.81%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Muskegon, MI changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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