Muskegon County PUMA, MI

Public Use Microdata Area (PUMA)

2024 Population

175,961

US Senator

Gary Peters

Democratic Party

US Senator

Elissa Slotkin

Democratic Party

2024 Median Age

0.251% 1-year increase

2024 Poverty Rate

14.1%

11.6% 1-year increase

2024 Median Household Income

$65,024

2.41% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

Population & Diversity

Muskegon County PUMA, MI is home to a population of 176k people, from which 99.1% are citizens.

As of 2024, 1.9% of Muskegon County PUMA, MI residents were born outside of the country (3.35k people).

In 2024, there were 6.25 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (132k people) in Muskegon County PUMA, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 21.1k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 8.34k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in Muskegon County PUMA, MI are Spanish (4,787 households), German (361 households), and French (Incl. Cajun) (187 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

88,237

Women

50.1%

87,828

Men

49.9%

The resident population of Muskegon County PUMA, MI in 2024 was 176,065 inhabitants, with 49.9% men, and 50.1% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in Muskegon County PUMA, MI.

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Citizenship

99.1%

2024 Citizenship

99%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 99.1% of Muskegon County PUMA, MI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Muskegon County PUMA, MI was 99%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Muskegon County PUMA, MI

White (Non-Hispanic)
132k ± 377
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
21.1k ± 862
Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
8.34k ± 841

6.26%

Hispanic Population

11k people

6.26% of the people in Muskegon County PUMA, MI are hispanic (11k people).

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

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
1,143 ± 827 people
India
318 ± 437 people
Korea
244 ± 383 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Muskegon County PUMA, MI was Mexico, the natal country of 1,143 Muskegon County PUMA, MI residents, followed by India with 318 and Korea with 244.

Foreign-Born Population

1.9%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

3.35k people

2.03%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

3.56k people

As of 2024, 1.9% of Muskegon County PUMA, MI residents (3.35k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Muskegon County PUMA, MI was 2.03%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
4,787 households (2.88%)
German
361 households (0.218%)
French (Incl. Cajun)
187 households (0.113%)

3.97% of the households in Muskegon County PUMA, MI reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22.3%. 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.

In 2024, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Muskegon County PUMA, MI was Spanish. 2.88% of the households in Muskegon County PUMA, MI reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
3,078 ± 364
Gulf War (1990s)
1,983 ± 307
Gulf War (2001-)
1,699 ± 311

Muskegon County PUMA, MI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.55 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Muskegon County PUMA, MI.

Economy

The economy of Muskegon County PUMA, MI employs 75.3k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Muskegon County PUMA, MI were Restaurants & Food Services (5,269 people), Elementary & secondary schools (4,466 people), and Construction (4,260 people), and the highest paying industries were Motion pictures & video industries ($162,548), Electric power generation, transmission & distribution ($117,888), and Sporting & athletic goods, & doll, toy & game manufacturing ($104,687).

Males in Muskegon County PUMA, MI have an average income that is 1.25 times higher than the average income of females, which is $51,664. The income inequality in Muskegon County PUMA, MI (measured using the Gini index) is 0.4, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

36,629

Women

48.6%

38,696

Men

51.4%

The workforce of Muskegon County PUMA, MI in 2024 was 75,325 people, with 48.6% woman, and 51.4% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Muskegon County PUMA, MI.

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Occupations

75.3k

2024 Value

0.888%

1 Year growth

± 0.888%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Muskegon County PUMA, MI grew at a rate of 0.888%, from 74.7k employees to 75.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Muskegon County PUMA, MI, are Other assemblers and fabricators (2,620 people), Cashiers (1,933 people), and Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,780 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Muskegon County PUMA, MI.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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.

Industries

Employment by Industries

75.3k

2024 Value

0.888%

1 Year growth

± 0.888%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Muskegon County PUMA, MI grew at a rate of 0.888%, from 74.7k employees to 75.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Muskegon County PUMA, MI, are Restaurants & Food Services (5,269 people), Elementary & secondary schools (4,466 people), and Construction (4,260 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Muskegon County PUMA, MI, though some of these residents may live in Muskegon County PUMA, MI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$48,639

Median earning men ± $1,366

$35,962

Median earning women ± $873

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($75,090), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($65,633), and Wholesale Trade ($57,049).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($57,723), Construction ($49,063), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($48,382).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

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.

Education

The student population of Muskegon County PUMA, MI in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 1,432 male students and 2,411 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Muskegon County PUMA, MI are White (545 and 74.3%), Unknown (53 and 7.22%), Hispanic or Latino (51 and 6.95%), and Black or African American (40 and 5.45%).

The largest universities in Muskegon County PUMA, MI by number of degrees awarded are Muskegon Community College (637 and 86.3%), Ross Medical Education Center-Roosevelt Park (80 and 10.8%), and Nuvo College of Cosmetology (21 and 2.85%).

The most popular majors in Muskegon County PUMA, MI are Liberal Arts & Sciences (193 and 26.2%), Medical Assistant (83 and 11.2%), and Registered Nursing (70 and 9.49%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2024 there were 3,843 students enrolled in Muskegon County PUMA, MI, 37.3% men and 62.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,734 records, of which 61% were women and 39% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
193 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
70 degrees awarded
General Studies
44 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Muskegon County PUMA, MI was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 193 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Muskegon Community College
637 degrees awarded
Ross Medical Education Center-Roosevelt Park
80 degrees awarded
Nuvo College of Cosmetology
21 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Muskegon Community College with 637 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2024, 216 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Muskegon County PUMA, MI, which is 0.414 times less than the 522 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 545 degrees mean that there were 10.3 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Unknown, with 53 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 ($10,120) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

Public, 2-year ($1,850) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

Public, 2-year ($1,150) 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

Measure

In 2024, 0.745% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.706% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Muskegon County PUMA, MI in 2024 were High School or Equivalent (47.1k), Some college (34k), and Bachelors Degree (19.7k).

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 PUMA, MI was $198,300 in 2024, which is 0.596 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $180,900 to $198,300, a 9.62% increase. The homeownership rate in Muskegon County PUMA, MI is 78.1%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Muskegon County PUMA, MI have an average commute time of 21.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Muskegon County PUMA, MI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$198,300

Median Property Value 2024

±$4,508

$52,871

Median Property Taxes

±$1,587

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 PUMA, MI the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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

Rent vs Own

78.1%

Homeownership

2024

64.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 78.1% of the housing units in Muskegon County PUMA, MI were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 78.3%.

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

Equity

Household Income

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

$65,024

Median Household Income

± $1,543

67.7k

Number of Households

± 1,813

In 2024, the median household income of the 67.7k households in Muskegon County PUMA, MI grew to $65,024 from the previous year's value of $63,495.

The following chart displays the households in Muskegon County PUMA, 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

0.4

2024 Wage GINI in Muskegon County PUMA, MI

0.408

2023 Wage GINI in Muskegon County PUMA, MI

In 2024, the income inequality in Muskegon County PUMA, MI was 0.4 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.89% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Muskegon County PUMA, MI was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Muskegon County PUMA, MI in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Muskegon County PUMA, MI across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (80.9%)
Carpooled (9.4%)
Worked At Home (7.23%)

In 2024, 80.9% of workers in Muskegon County PUMA, MI drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.4%) and those who worked at home (7.23%).

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

21.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Muskegon County PUMA, MI have a shorter commute time (21.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.24% of the workforce in Muskegon County PUMA, MI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Muskegon County PUMA, 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 PUMA, 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 PUMA, MI have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

14.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Muskegon County PUMA, MI (23.9k 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 6 - 11.

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

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

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

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