Muskegon Heights, MI

Census Place

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2022 Population

9,954

1.03% 1-year decline

US Senator

Debbie Stabenow

Democratic Party

US Senator

Gary Peters

Democratic Party

2022 Median Age

30.7

0% 1-year change

2022 Poverty Rate

36.5%

8.12% 1-year increase

2022 Median Household Income

$35,216

2.73% 1-year growth

2022 Median Property Value

$52,500

15.4% 1-year growth

About

In 2022, Muskegon Heights, MI had a population of 9.95k people with a median age of 30.7 and a median household income of $35,216. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Muskegon Heights, MI declined from 10,058 to 9,954, a −1.03% decrease and its median household income grew from $34,281 to $35,216, a 2.73% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Muskegon Heights, MI are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (76.2%), White (Non-Hispanic) (15.9%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.8%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (1.68%), and White (Hispanic) (1.05%).

None of the households in Muskegon Heights, 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.

98.8% of the residents in Muskegon Heights, MI are U.S. citizens.

In 2022, the median property value in Muskegon Heights, MI was $52,500, and the homeownership rate was 47.2%.

Most people in Muskegon Heights, MI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Muskegon Heights, MI was 1 car per household.

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Population & Diversity

Muskegon Heights, MI is home to a population of 9.95k people, from which 98.8% are citizens. As of 2022, 1.44% of Muskegon Heights, MI residents were born outside of the country (143 people).

In 2022, there were 4.79 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (7.58k people) in Muskegon Heights, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.58k White (Non-Hispanic) and 378 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

98.8%

2022 Citizenship

98.7%

2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 98.8% of Muskegon Heights, MI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Muskegon Heights, MI was 98.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Muskegon Heights, MI

Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
7.58k ± 445
White (Non-Hispanic)
1.58k ± 356
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
378 ± 209

2.39%

Hispanic Population

238 people

2.39% of the people in Muskegon Heights, MI are hispanic (238 people).

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

Foreign-Born Population

1.44%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

143 people

1.79%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

180 people

As of 2022, 1.44% of Muskegon Heights, MI residents (143 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 Heights, MI was 1.79%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
99 ± 49
Gulf War (1990s)
75 ± 63
Korea
42 ± 51

Muskegon Heights, MI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.32 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Muskegon Heights, MI employs 3.31k people. The largest industries in Muskegon Heights, MI are Manufacturing (886 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (596 people), and Retail Trade (502 people), and the highest paying industries are Public Administration ($70,875), Educational Services ($42,664), and Manufacturing ($36,250).

Employment

Occupations

3.31k

2022 Value

± 440

−5.02%

1 Year decline

± 19.4%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Muskegon Heights, MI declined at a rate of −5.02%, from 3.49k employees to 3.31k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Muskegon Heights, MI, are Production Occupations (750 people), Sales & Related Occupations (360 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (305 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Muskegon Heights, 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.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

3.31k

2022 Value

± 440

−5.02%

1 Year decline

± 19.4%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Muskegon Heights, MI declined at a rate of −5.02%, from 3.49k employees to 3.31k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Muskegon Heights, MI, are Manufacturing (886 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (596 people), and Retail Trade (502 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Muskegon Heights, MI, though some of these residents may live in Muskegon Heights, MI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$33,269

Median earning men ± $6,549

$26,625

Median earning women ± $3,441

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Manufacturing ($40,583), Construction ($36,094), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($34,097).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Public Administration ($70,688), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($35,978), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($30,268).

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

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Michigan went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 50.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (47.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.09%).

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

Voting results are not available for Muskegon Heights, MI. Showing the available data for Michigan.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (50.6%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (47.8%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.09%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Michigan went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 50.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (47.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.09%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Michigan 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

Completions

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.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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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 Heights, MI was $52,500 in 2022, which is 0.186 times smaller than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $45,500 to $52,500, a 15.4% increase. The homeownership rate in Muskegon Heights, MI is 47.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Muskegon Heights, MI have an average commute time of 19.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Muskegon Heights, MI is lower than the national average, with an average of 1 car per household.

Median household income in Muskegon Heights, MI is $35,216. In 2022, the place with the highest median household income in Muskegon Heights, MI was Census Tract 12 with a value of $43,701, followed by Census Tract 14.02 and Census Tract 43, with respective values of $41,250 and $33,333.

Property

$52,500

Median Property Value 2022

±$4,799

$1,703

Median Property Taxes

±$270

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

Rent vs Own

47.2%

Homeownership

2022

61.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2022

In 2022, 47.2% of the housing units in Muskegon Heights, MI were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 52.3%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Muskegon Heights, 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 12
Census Tract 14.02
Census Tract 43

In 2022, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Muskegon Heights, MI was Census Tract 12 with a value of $43,701, followed by Census Tract 14.02 and Census Tract 43, with respective values of $41,250 and $33,333.

The following map shows all of the places in Muskegon Heights, 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.

$35,216

Median Household Income

± $2,984

3.61k

Number of Households

± 412

In 2022, the median household income of the 3.61k households in Muskegon Heights, MI grew to $35,216 from the previous year's value of $34,281.

The following chart displays the households in Muskegon Heights, 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 < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Muskegon Heights, 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 (85.7%)
Carpooled (9.52%)
Walked (2.55%)

In 2022, 85.7% of workers in Muskegon Heights, MI drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.52%) and those who walked to work (2.55%).

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

19.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Muskegon Heights, MI have a shorter commute time (19.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 0% of the workforce in Muskegon Heights, MI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

1 car

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Muskegon Heights, MI distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Muskegon Heights, MI have 1 car.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

36.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Muskegon Heights, MI (3.59k out of 9.84k 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 Males 6 - 11, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 35 - 44.

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

94.1% of the population of Muskegon Heights, MI has health coverage, with 21.2% on employee plans, 54.6% on Medicaid, 10.6% on Medicare, 7.29% on non-group plans, and 0.382% 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 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 32.1% under 18 years, 23.8% between 18 and 34 years, 30% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 45.4% were men and 54.6% were women.

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

Uninsured People

5.93%

Uninsured

21.2%

Employer Coverage

54.6%

Medicaid

10.6%

Medicare

7.29%

Non-Group

0.382%

Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Muskegon Heights, MI declined by 18.3% from 7.26% to 5.93%.

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

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