Muskegon County, MI

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2022 Population

175,947

0.179% 1-year growth

US Senator

Debbie Stabenow

Democratic Party

US Senator

Gary Peters

Democratic Party

2022 Median Age

39.4

0% 1-year change

2022 Poverty Rate

12.9%

0.39% 1-year decrease

2022 Median Household Income

$61,347

7.54% 1-year growth

2022 Median Property Value

$162,300

17% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

77,082

0.211% 1-year growth

About

In 2022, Muskegon County, MI had a population of 176k people with a median age of 39.4 and a median household income of $61,347. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Muskegon County, MI grew from 175,633 to 175,947, a 0.179% increase and its median household income grew from $57,047 to $61,347, a 7.54% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Muskegon County, MI are White (Non-Hispanic) (75.3%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (13%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.19%), White (Hispanic) (2.8%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (2.39%).

None of the households in Muskegon County, 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.

99% of the residents in Muskegon County, MI are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Muskegon County, MI are Muskegon Community College (632 degrees awarded in 2022), Ross Medical Education Center-Roosevelt Park (87 degrees), and Nuvo College of Cosmetology (17 degrees).

In 2022, the median property value in Muskegon County, MI was $162,300, and the homeownership rate was 77.3%.

Most people in Muskegon County, MI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Muskegon County, MI was 2 cars per household.

Muskegon County, MI borders Kent County, MI, Newaygo County, MI, Oceana County, MI, Ottawa County, MI, Milwaukee County, WI, and Ozaukee County, WI.

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United States Michigan Muskegon, MI

Population & Diversity

Muskegon County, MI is home to a population of 176k people, from which 99% are citizens. As of 2022, 1.9% of Muskegon County, MI residents were born outside of the country (3.34k people).

In 2022, there were 5.77 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (132k people) in Muskegon County, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 23k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 7.37k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99%

2022 Citizenship

99.1%

2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 99% of Muskegon County, MI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Muskegon County, MI was 99.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Muskegon County, MI

White (Non-Hispanic)
132k ± 262
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
23k ± 812
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
7.37k ± 880

6.1%

Hispanic Population

10.7k people

6.1% of the people in Muskegon County, MI are hispanic (10.7k people).

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

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County 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

1.9%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

3.34k people

1.97%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

3.46k people

As of 2022, 1.9% of Muskegon County, MI residents (3.34k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Muskegon County, MI was 1.97%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
3,749 ± 385
Gulf War (1990s)
1,807 ± 340
Gulf War (2001-)
1,530 ± 267

Muskegon County, MI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.07 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Muskegon County, MI employs 77.1k people. The largest industries in Muskegon County, MI are Manufacturing (20,190 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (11,233 people), and Retail Trade (8,197 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($71,848), Public Administration ($64,009), and Management of Companies & Enterprises ($56,935).

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

77.1k

2022 Value

± 2,012

0.211%

1 Year growth

± 3.64%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Muskegon County, MI grew at a rate of 0.211%, from 76.9k employees to 77.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Muskegon County, MI, are Production Occupations (12,817 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (7,955 people), and Management Occupations (6,630 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Muskegon County, 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

77.1k

2022 Value

± 2,012

0.211%

1 Year growth

± 3.64%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Muskegon County, MI grew at a rate of 0.211%, from 76.9k employees to 77.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Muskegon County, MI, are Manufacturing (20,190 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (11,233 people), and Retail Trade (8,197 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Muskegon County, MI, though some of these residents may live in Muskegon County, MI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$45,664

Median earning men ± $992

$33,369

Median earning women ± $873

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Public Administration ($67,459), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($54,696), and Information ($53,462).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Public Administration ($57,250), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($50,692), and Construction ($47,602).

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.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

218
Other Services (except Public Administration)
198
Retail Trade
186
Construction

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Depending on the option selected, the visualization shows the number of employees or number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$867k
Manufacturing
$579k
Health Care and Social Assistance
$261k
Retail Trade

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Muskegon County, MI went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 49.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (48.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.32%).

Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters 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.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (49.4%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (48.8%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.32%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Muskegon County, MI for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Michigan

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Debbie Stabenow

Senator from Michigan

Assumed office on January 3, 2001

Gary Peters

Senator from Michigan

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters 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.

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

In 2022, universities in Muskegon County, MI awarded 736 degrees. The student population of Muskegon County, MI in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 1,299 male students and 2,304 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Muskegon County, MI are White (564 and 76.7%), followed by Black or African American (55 and 7.48%), Hispanic or Latino (49 and 6.67%), and Unknown (30 and 4.08%).

The largest universities in Muskegon County, MI by number of degrees awarded are Muskegon Community College (632 and 85.9%), Ross Medical Education Center-Roosevelt Park (87 and 11.8%), and Nuvo College of Cosmetology (17 and 2.31%).

The most popular majors in Muskegon County, MI are Liberal Arts & Sciences (311 and 42.3%), Medical Assistant (101 and 13.7%), and Registered Nursing (64 and 8.7%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2022 there were 3,603 students enrolled in Muskegon County, MI, 36.1% men and 63.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,677 records, of which 62.6% were women and 37.4% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Respiratory Therapy Technician
19 degrees awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
311 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
64 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Muskegon County, MI was Respiratory Therapy Technician with 19 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Muskegon Community College
632 degrees awarded
Ross Medical Education Center-Roosevelt Park
87 degrees awarded
Nuvo College of Cosmetology
17 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Muskegon Community College with 632 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2022, 229 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Muskegon County, MI, which is 0.452 times less than the 507 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 564 degrees mean that there were 10.3 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 55 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 ($9,360) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($1,730) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

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

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Michigan.

Measure

In 2022, 0.784% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.801% 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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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (2.31M), Some college (1.92M), and Bachelors Degree (1.42M).

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 County, MI was $162,300 in 2022, which is 0.576 times smaller than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $138,700 to $162,300, a 17% increase. The homeownership rate in Muskegon County, MI is 77.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Muskegon County, MI have an average commute time of 22.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Muskegon County, MI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Muskegon County, MI is $61,347. In 2022, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Muskegon County, MI was Census Tract 16 with a value of $102,607, followed by Census Tract 15 and Census Tract 39, with respective values of $99,924 and $91,645.

In 2023, 12.1% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Muskegon County, MI. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 4.57%.

Housing

Property

$162,300

Median Property Value 2022

±$2,517

$51,460

Median Property Taxes

±$1,514

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 County, 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 County, MI compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

77.3%

Homeownership

2022

62.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2022

In 2022, 77.3% of the housing units in Muskegon County, MI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 76.8%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 16
Census Tract 15
Census Tract 39

In 2022, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Muskegon County, MI was Census Tract 16 with a value of $102,607, followed by Census Tract 15 and Census Tract 39, with respective values of $99,924 and $91,645.

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

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$61,347

Median Household Income

± $1,338

66.6k

Number of Households

± 1,813

In 2022, the median household income of the 66.6k households in Muskegon County, MI grew to $61,347 from the previous year's value of $57,047.

The following chart displays the households in Muskegon County, 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 $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Muskegon County, 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

Most Common Commute in 2022

Drove Alone (83.7%)
Carpooled (9.05%)
Worked At Home (5.18%)

In 2022, 83.7% of workers in Muskegon County, MI drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.05%) and those who worked at home (5.18%).

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

22.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Muskegon County, MI have a shorter commute time (22.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 1.41% of the workforce in Muskegon County, MI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Muskegon County, MI distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Muskegon County, MI have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 12.1% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Muskegon County, MI. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 4.57%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

12.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Muskegon County, MI (21.9k out of 170k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Males 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Muskegon County, 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.

Children in Poverty

In 2023, 19.1% of the children was living in poverty in Muskegon County, MI. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 14.2%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children 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

95.1% of the population of Muskegon County, MI has health coverage, with 46.3% on employee plans, 22.7% on Medicaid, 14.4% on Medicare, 10.5% on non-group plans, and 1.17% 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.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.9% were men and 51.1% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.6% under 18 years, 20% between 18 and 34 years, 37.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.9% were men and 51.1% were women.

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

Uninsured People

4.88%

Uninsured

46.3%

Employer Coverage

22.7%

Medicaid

14.4%

Medicare

10.5%

Non-Group

1.17%

Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Muskegon County, MI declined by 0.0893% from 4.89% to 4.88%.

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

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2023, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 51.3 in Muskegon County, MI.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Muskegon County, MI.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2023, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 38.7% in Muskegon County, MI.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Muskegon County, MI.