Muskegon County, MI

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Population

172,707

0.325% growth

Median Age

39.1


Median Household Income

$46,077

4.91% growth

Poverty Rate

18.5%


Number of Employees

73,192

2.3% growth

Median Property Value

$105,300

3.85% growth

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About

In 2017, Muskegon County, MI had a population of 173k people with a median age of 39.1 and a median household income of $46,077. Between 2016 and 2017 the population of Muskegon County, MI grew from 172,148 to 172,707, a 0.325% increase and its median household income grew from $43,920 to $46,077, a 4.91% increase.

The population of Muskegon County, MI is 76.5% White Alone, 13.5% Black or African American Alone, and 5.45% Hispanic or Latino. N/A% of the people in Muskegon County, MI speak a non-English language, and 99.2% are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Muskegon County, MI are Muskegon Community College (626 degrees awarded in 2017), Ross Medical Education Center-Roosevelt Park (164 degrees), and Nuvo College of Cosmetology (34 degrees).

The median property value in Muskegon County, MI is $105,300, and the homeownership rate is 74.3%. Most people in Muskegon County, MI commute by Drove Alone, and the average commute time is 20.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Muskegon County, MI is 2 cars per household.

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Economy

The economy of Muskegon County, MI employs 73.2k people. The largest industries in Muskegon County, MI are Manufacturing (19,043 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (10,418 people), and Retail Trade (8,670 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($62,986), Public Administration ($52,039), and Management of Companies & Enterprises ($51,736).

Median household income in Muskegon County, MI is $46,077. Males in Muskegon County, MI have an average income that is 1.37 times higher than the average income of females, which is $46,762. The income inequality in Muskegon County, MI (measured using the Gini index) is 0.476, which is lower than than the national average.

Wages

Median Household Income

$46,077

2017 value

± $806

4.91%

1 Year Growth

± 2.71%

Households in Muskegon County, MI have a median annual income of $46,077, which is less than the median annual income of $61,937 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $43,920 in 2016, which represents a 4.91% annual growth.

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Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

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$63,869

Average Male Salary

± $1,109

$46,762

Average Female Salary

± $850

In 2017, full-time male employees in Michigan made 1.37 times more than female employees.

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Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

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Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity

  1. Asian

    $62,263 ± $4,415

  2. Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander

    $48,644 ± $58,127

  3. White

    $48,289 ± $702

In 2017 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Michigan workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.28 times more than Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity.

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Wage Distribution

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

0.476

2017 Wage GINI

0.477

2016 Wage GINI

In 2017, the income inequality in Michigan was 0.476 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.107% decline from 2016 to 2017, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even.

The 2017 the GINI for Michigan was lower than than the national average of 0.479. 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.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

  1. Census Tract 25

  2. Census Tract 40

  3. Census Tract 16

In 2017, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Muskegon County, MI was Census Tract 25 with a value of $70,842, followed by Census Tract 40 and Census Tract 16, with respective values of $68,611 and $67,721.

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

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Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

18.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Muskegon County, MI (30.7k out of 166k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 13.1%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Males 6 - 11.

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.

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Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

  1. White

    19,194 ± 849

  2. Black

    8,455 ± 550

  3. Hispanic

    2,731 ± 383

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

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.

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Occupations

Employment by Occupations

73.2k

2017 Value

± 1,653

2.3%

1 Year growth

± 3.11%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Muskegon County, MI grew at a rate of 2.3%, from 71.5k employees to 73.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Muskegon County, MI, are Production Occupations (11,642 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (8,404 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (7,374 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Muskegon County, MI.

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Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Muskegon County, MI, by number of employees, are Production Occupations (11,642 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (8,404 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (7,374 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Muskegon County, MI has an unusually high number of residents working as Production Occupations (2.74 times higher than expected), Healthcare Support Occupations (1.49 times), and Law Enforcement Workers Including Supervisors (1.43 times).

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Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Muskegon County, MI, by median earnings, are Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($64,712), Computer & Mathematical Occupations ($61,369), and Computer, Engineering, & Science Occupations ($61,279).

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Industries

Employment by Industries

73.2k

2017 Value

± 1,653

2.3%

1 Year growth

± 3.11%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Muskegon County, MI grew at a rate of 2.3%, from 71.5k employees to 73.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Muskegon County, MI, are Manufacturing (19,043 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (10,418 people), and Retail Trade (8,670 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.

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Most Common

The most common industries in Muskegon County, MI, by number of employees, are Manufacturing (19,043 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (10,418 people), and Retail Trade (8,670 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Muskegon County, MI has an unusually high number of Manufacturing (2.57 times higher than expected), Management of Companies & Enterprises (1.83 times), and Retail Trade (1.04 times) industries.

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Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Muskegon County, MI, by median earnings, are Utilities ($62,986), Public Administration ($52,039), and Management of Companies & Enterprises ($51,736).

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Michigan to other states, or from other states to Michigan.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

  1. Motorized vehicles

    $138B

  2. Mixed freight

    $38.2B

  3. Machinery

    $36.1B

In 2015, the top outbound Michigan product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $138B, followed by Mixed freight ($38.2B) and Machinery ($36.1B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Michigan products.

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$480B

2020 Value

$623B

Projected 2045 Value

29.8% growth

In 2020, total outbound Michigan trade was $480B. This is expected to increase 29.8% to $623B by 2045.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Michigan trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

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Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Michigan to other states, or from other states to Michigan.

Most Common Trade Partners

  1. Ohio

    $37.4B

  2. Indiana

    $27.2B

  3. Illinois

    $21.6B

In 2015, the top outbound Michigan domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Ohio with $37.4B, followed by Indiana with $27.2B and Illinois and $21.6B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Michigan shares with each state (excluding itself).

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Health

93.5% of the population of Muskegon County, MI has health coverage, with 46% on employee plans, 23.4% on Medicaid, 12.3% on Medicare, 10.8% on non-group plans, and 0.978% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in the county of Muskegon County, MI was $8,055 in 2014. This is a 4% increase from the previous year ($7,745).

Primary care physicians in Muskegon County, MI see 1600 patients per year on average, which represents a 3.03% increase from the previous year (1553 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1636 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 561 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Gladwin County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (14.5%). Additionally, Saginaw County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (39.8%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,600 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio

Primary care physicians in Muskegon County, MI see an average of 1,600 patients per year. This represents a 3.03% increase from the previous year (1,553 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 neighboring states.

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Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

  1. West Virginia

    8.26% of the population affected

  2. Arkansas

    8.13% of the population affected

  3. New Hampshire

    7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

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Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

  1. Mississippi

    19.2% of adults

  2. Texas

    17.9% of adults

  3. Louisiana

    17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

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Health Care Spending

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$8,055

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care 

$3,950

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$5,915

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$11,318

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Michigan (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 4%, from $7,745 to $8,055.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

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Health Care Coverage

6.45%

Uninsured

46%

Employer Coverage

23.4%

Medicaid

12.3%

Medicare

10.8%

Non-Group

0.978%

Military or VA

Between 2016 and 2017, the percent of uninsured citizens in Muskegon County, MI declined by 17.4% from 7.81% to 6.45%.

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.

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Health Risks

Data available at the county level.

Most at risk counties

  1. Gladwin County

    14.5% prevalence

  2. Oscoda County

    14.1% prevalence

  3. Roscommon County

    14.1% prevalence

Gladwin County has the highest prevalence of diabetes in Michigan, at 14.5%.

The following map shows the prevalence of diabetes in Michigan by county over multiple years.

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Diversity

Muskegon County, MI is home to a population of 173k people, from which 99.2% are citizens. As of 2017, 1.65% of Muskegon County, MI residents were born outside of the country (2.86k people).

The ethnic composition of the population of Muskegon County, MI is composed of 132k White Alone residents (76.5%), 23.2k Black or African American Alone residents (13.5%), 9.41k Hispanic or Latino residents (5.45%), 6.05k Two or More Races residents (3.51%), 898 Asian Alone residents (0.52%), 881 American Indian & Alaska Native Alone residents (0.51%), 39 Some Other Race Alone residents (0.0226%), and 4 Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander Alone residents (0.00232%).

Age

Age by Nativity

39

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.2

43

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 1.3

In 2017, the median age of all people in Muskegon County, MI was 39.1. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 39, were generally younger than than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 43. But people in Muskegon County, MI are getting getting older. In 2016, the average age of all Muskegon County, MI residents was 39.

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Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

1.65%

2017 Foreign-Born Population

2.86k people

1.54%

2016 Foreign-Born Population

2.66k people

As of 2017, 1.65% of Muskegon County, MI residents (2.86k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2016, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Muskegon County, MI was 1.54%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin

  1. Mexico

    76,763 ± 6,776 people

  2. India

    66,881 ± 6,328 people

  3. Iraq

    54,355 ± 5,708 people

In 2017, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Michigan was Mexico, the natal country of 76,763 Michigan residents, followed by India with 66,881 and Iraq with 54,355.

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Citizenship

99.2%

2017 Citizenship

99.2%

2016 Citizenship

As of 2017, 99.2% of Muskegon County, MI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2016, the percentage of US citizens in Muskegon County, MI was 99.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

Most Common

  1. White Alone

    132k ± 38

  2. Black or African American Alone

    23.2k ± 489

  3. Hispanic or Latino

    9.41k ± 619

In 2017, there were 5.69 times more White Alone residents (132k people) in Muskegon County, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 23.2k Black or African American Alone and 9.41k Hispanic or Latino residents, the second and third most common racial or ethnic groups.

The following bar chart shows the 8 races and ethnicities represented in Muskegon County, MI as a share of the total population.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

  1. Vietnam

    4,527 ± 337

  2. Gulf War (1990s)

    1,463 ± 240

  3. Gulf War (2001-)

    1,440 ± 265

Muskegon County, MI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.09 times greater than any other conflict.

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Education

In 2017, universities in Muskegon County, MI awarded 824 degrees. The student population of Muskegon County, MI is skewed towards women, with 1,844 male students and 2,675 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Muskegon County, MI are White (646 and 78.6%), followed by Black or African American (67 and 8.15%), Hispanic or Latino (39 and 4.74%), and Unknown (33 and 4.01%).

The largest universities in Muskegon County, MI by number of degrees awarded are Muskegon Community College (626 and 76%), Ross Medical Education Center-Roosevelt Park (164 and 19.9%), and Nuvo College of Cosmetology (34 and 4.13%).

The most popular majors in Muskegon County, MI are Liberal Arts & Sciences (304 and 36.9%), Medical Assistant (145 and 17.6%), and Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (78 and 9.47%).

The median tuition costs in Muskegon County, MI are $N/A for private four year colleges, and $N/A and $N/A respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

  1. Respiratory Therapy Technician

    15 degrees awarded

  2. Liberal Arts & Sciences

    304 degrees awarded

  3. Registered Nursing

    75 degrees awarded

In 2015, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Muskegon County, MI was Respiratory Therapy Technician with 15 degrees awarded.

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

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Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

  1. Muskegon Community College

    626 degrees awarded

  2. Ross Medical Education Center-Roosevelt Park

    164 degrees awarded

  3. Nuvo College of Cosmetology

    34 degrees awarded

$N/A

Median In-State Public

$N/A

Median Private

In 2017, the Muskegon County, MI institution with the largest number of graduating students was Muskegon Community College with 626 degrees awarded.

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Student Gender for Common Institutions

245

Degrees Awarded to Men

579

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2017, 245 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Muskegon County, MI, which is 0.423 times less than the 579 female students who received degrees in the same year.

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Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

  1. White

    646 degrees awarded

  2. Black or African American

    67 degrees awarded

  3. Hispanic or Latino

    39 degrees awarded

In 2017 the majority of degrees awarded at institutions in Muskegon County, MI were to White students. These 646 degrees mean that there were 9.64 times more White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 67 degrees awarded.

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Muskegon County, MI was $105,300 in 2017, which is 0.458 times smaller than the national average of $229,700. Between 2016 and 2017 the median property value increased from $101,400 to $105,300, a 3.85% increase. The homeownership rate in Muskegon County, MI is 74.3%, which is higher than the national average of 63.9%. People in Muskegon County, MI have an average commute time of 20.6 minutes, and they commute by Drove Alone. Car ownership in Muskegon County, MI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$105,300

2017 Median

± $1,995

$101,400

2016 Median

± $2,026

In 2017, the median property value in Muskegon County, MI grew to to $105,300 from the previous year's value of $101,400.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Muskegon County, MI compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Muskegon County, MI the largest share of households have a property value in the $100k - $125k range.

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Household Income

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$46,077

Median Household Income

± $806

65.2k

Number of Households

± 1,460

In 2017, the median household income of the 65.2k households in Muskegon County, MI grew to $46,077 from the previous year's value of $43,920.

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 $60k - $75k range.

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Property Taxes

$800 - $1,499

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Muskegon County, MI 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.

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Rent vs Own

74.3%

2017 Homeownership

74.1%

2016 Homeownership

In 2017, 74.3% of the housing units in Muskegon County, MI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 74.1%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 63.9%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Muskegon County, MI compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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Commute Time

20.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Muskegon County, MI have a shorter commute time (20.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.1 minutes). Additionally, 1.26% of the workforce in Muskegon County, MI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Method of Travel

  1. Drove Alone

    83.9%

  2. Carpooled

    10.7%

  3. Worked At Home

    2.91%

In 2017, the most common method of travel for workers in Muskegon County, MI was Drove Alone (83.9%), followed by those who Carpooled (10.7%) and those who Worked At Home (2.91%).

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.

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Transportation

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, followed by 3 cars.

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