Muskegon, MI

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2019 Population

173,297

0.147% 1-year growth

US Senator

Debbie Stabenow

Democratic Party

US Senator

Gary Peters

Democratic Party

2019 Median Age

39.3

0% 1-year change

2019 Poverty Rate

15.5%

9.61% 1-year decrease

2019 Median Household Income

$50,854

5.22% 1-year growth

2019 Median Property Value

$117,900

6.22% 1-year growth

2019 Employed Population

75,858

2.35% 1-year growth

About

In 2019, Muskegon, MI had a population of 173k people with a median age of 39.3 and a median household income of $50,854. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of Muskegon, MI grew from 173,043 to 173,297, a 0.147% increase and its median household income grew from $48,329 to $50,854, a 5.22% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Muskegon, MI are White (Non-Hispanic) (76.4%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (13.5%), White (Hispanic) (4.48%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.17%), and American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (0.72%). 0% of the households in Muskegon, MI speak a non-English language at home as their primary language.

99.1% of the residents in Muskegon, MI are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Muskegon, MI are Muskegon Community College (667 degrees awarded in 2019), Ross Medical Education Center-Roosevelt Park (131 degrees), and Nuvo College of Cosmetology (22 degrees).

In 2019, the median property value in Muskegon, MI was $117,900, and the homeownership rate was 74.7%. Most people in Muskegon, MI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Muskegon, MI was 2 cars per household.

Muskegon, MI borders Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI and Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI.

United States Michigan

Diversity

Muskegon, MI is home to a population of 173k people, from which 99.1% are citizens. As of 2019, 4.26% of Muskegon, MI residents were born outside of the country (7.38k people).

In 2019, there were 5.66 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (132k people) in Muskegon, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 23.4k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 7.76k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Muskegon, MI

White (Non-Hispanic)
132k ± 46
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
23.4k ± 533
White (Hispanic)
7.76k ± 513

5.66%

Hispanic Population

9.81k people

5.66% of the people in Muskegon, MI are hispanic (9.81k people).

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

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

4.26%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

7.38k people

1.82%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

3.16k people

As of 2019, 4.26% of Muskegon, MI residents (7.38k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 34%. In 2018, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Muskegon, MI was 1.82%, 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.

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.3

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 2.9

In 2019, the median age of all people in Muskegon, MI was 39.3. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 39, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 43. But people in Muskegon, MI are getting staying the same age. In 2018, the average age of all Muskegon, MI residents was 39.

Global Diversity

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

Most Common Origin

Mexico
80,443 ± 6,935 people
India
73,340 ± 6,624 people
Iraq
55,052 ± 5,745 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Michigan was Mexico, the natal country of 80,443 Michigan residents, followed by India with 73,340 and Iraq with 55,052.

Citizenship

99.1%

2019 Citizenship

99.1%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 99.1% of Muskegon, MI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in Muskegon, MI was 99.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
4,527 ± 331
Gulf War (2001-)
1,612 ± 257
Gulf War (1990s)
1,495 ± 235

Muskegon, MI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.81 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Michigan. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Michigan, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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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.

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Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Michigan. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

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

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Michigan across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Economy

Median household income in Muskegon, MI is $50,854. In 2019, the county with the highest Median Household Income in Muskegon, MI was Livingston County, MI with a value of $86,512, followed by Oakland County, MI and Washtenaw County, MI, with respective values of $81,190 and $76,576.

Males in Michigan have an average income that is 1.37 times higher than the average income of females, which is $49,622. The income inequality in Michigan (measured using the Gini index) is 0.475, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Muskegon, MI employs 75.9k people. The largest industries in Muskegon, MI are Manufacturing (20,132 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (11,039 people), and Retail Trade (8,786 people), and the highest paying industries are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($83,182), Utilities ($53,182), and Public Administration ($52,155).

Wages

Median Household Income

$50,854

2019 value

± $1,187

5.22%

1 Year Growth

± 2.94%

Households in Muskegon, MI have a median annual income of $50,854, which is less than the median annual income of $65,712 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $48,329 in 2018, which represents a 5.22% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Muskegon, MI compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

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

$67,777

Average Male Salary in Michigan

± $1,173

$49,622

Average Female Salary in Michigan

± $892

In 2019, full-time male employees in Michigan made 1.37 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Michigan by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

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

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Michigan

Asian
$66,769 ± $4,515
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
$58,569 ± $71,898
White
$51,731 ± $750

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Michigan workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.14 times more than Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Michigan.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Michigan by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

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

0.475

2019 Wage GINI in Michigan

0.476

2018 Wage GINI in Michigan

In 2019, the income inequality in Michigan was 0.475 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.169% decline from 2018 to 2019, 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.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2019, the county with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Muskegon, MI was Livingston County, MI with a value of $86,512, followed by Oakland County, MI and Washtenaw County, MI, with respective values of $81,190 and $76,576.

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

Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

15.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Muskegon, MI (25.7k out of 166k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.3%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 6 - 11 and then Females 18 - 24.

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.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
15,802 ± 793
Black
7,223 ± 544
Hispanic
2,090 ± 335

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

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

75.9k

2019 Value

± 1,721

2.35%

1 Year growth

± 3.18%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Muskegon, MI grew at a rate of 2.35%, from 74.1k employees to 75.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Muskegon, MI, are Production Occupations (12,141 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (8,070 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (6,898 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Muskegon, MI.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Muskegon, MI, by number of employees, are Production Occupations (12,141 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (8,070 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (6,898 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other MSAs, Muskegon, MI has an unusually high number of residents working as Production Occupations (2.83 times higher than expected), Healthcare Support Occupations (1.39 times), and Law Enforcement Workers Including Supervisors (1.27 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Muskegon, MI, by median earnings, are Legal Occupations ($106,917), Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($64,423), and Computer, Engineering, & Science Occupations ($63,471).

Industries

Employment by Industries

75.9k

2019 Value

± 1,721

2.35%

1 Year growth

± 3.18%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Muskegon, MI grew at a rate of 2.35%, from 74.1k employees to 75.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Muskegon, MI, are Manufacturing (20,132 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (11,039 people), and Retail Trade (8,786 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.

Most Common

The most common industries in Muskegon, MI, by number of employees, are Manufacturing (20,132 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (11,039 people), and Retail Trade (8,786 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other MSAs, Muskegon, MI has an unusually high number of Manufacturing (2.65 times higher than expected), Other Services, Except Public Administration (1.11 times), and Accommodation & Food Services (1.07 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Muskegon, MI, by median earnings, are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($83,182), Utilities ($53,182), and Public Administration ($52,155).

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

In 2018, the top outbound Michigan product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $213B, followed by Machinery ($50.8B) and Mixed freight ($37.9B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Michigan.

$636B

2018 Value in Michigan

$1.17T

Projected 2045 Value in Michigan

83.6% growth

In 2018, total outbound Michigan trade was $636B. This is expected to increase 83.6% to $1.17T by 2045.

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

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

Ohio
$44B
Indiana
$33.2B
Texas
$30.5B

In 2018, the top outbound Michigan domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Ohio with $44B, followed by Indiana with $33.2B and Texas and $30.5B.

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

Civics

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Michigan went to Donald J. Trump with 47.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Hillary Rodham Clinton (47.3%), followed by Gary Johnson (3.59%). The most partisan county was Missaukee County, MI with 73.6% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

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 14 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

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

Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

2016 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (47.5%)
Republican Party
Hillary Rodham Clinton (47.3%)
Democratic Party
Gary Johnson (3.59%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Michigan went to Donald J. Trump with 47.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Hillary Rodham Clinton (47.3%), followed by Gary Johnson (3.59%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Michigan for each registered party from 1976 to 2016.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of Michigan.

Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

Donald J. Trump

Popular Vote for Michigan

47.5% for the Republican Party

Most Partisan Counties in Michigan

Missaukee County, MI
73.6% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Hillsdale County, MI
70.7% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Sanilac County, MI
69.9% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2016 presidential election, the most partisan county in Michigan was Missaukee County, MI with 73.6% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

The following map shows the counties in Michigan colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from Michigan

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Michigan.

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 Representatives from Michigan

Michigan is currently represented by 14 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 2019, universities in Muskegon, MI awarded 820 degrees. The student population of Muskegon, MI is skewed towards women, with 1,687 male students and 2,516 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Muskegon, MI are White (650 and 79.7%), followed by Black or African American (54 and 6.62%), Unknown (40 and 4.9%), and Hispanic or Latino (28 and 3.43%).

The largest universities in Muskegon, MI by number of degrees awarded are Muskegon Community College (667 and 81.3%), Ross Medical Education Center-Roosevelt Park (131 and 16%), and Nuvo College of Cosmetology (22 and 2.68%).

The most popular majors in Muskegon, MI are Liberal Arts & Sciences (339 and 41.3%), Medical Assistant (134 and 16.3%), and Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (79 and 9.63%).

Concentrations

Most Common

General Studies
17 degree-majorss awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
339 degree-majorss awarded
Registered Nursing
65 degree-majorss awarded

In 2019, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Muskegon, MI was General Studies with 17 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Muskegon Community College
667 degrees awarded
Ross Medical Education Center-Roosevelt Park
131 degrees awarded
Nuvo College of Cosmetology
22 degrees awarded

In 2019, the Muskegon, MI institution with the largest number of graduating students was Muskegon Community College with 667 degrees awarded.

Student Gender for Common Institutions

236

Degrees Awarded to Men

584

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2019, 236 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Muskegon, MI, which is 0.404 times less than the 584 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the gender disparity between the institutions in Muskegon, MI by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
650 degrees awarded
Black or African American
54 degrees awarded
Unknown
40 degrees awarded

In 2019 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Muskegon, MI was White students. These 650 degrees mean that there were 12 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 54 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Muskegon, MI was $117,900 in 2019, which is 0.49 times smaller than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $111,000 to $117,900, a 6.22% increase. The homeownership rate in Muskegon, MI is 74.7%, which is higher than the national average of 64.1%. People in Muskegon, MI have an average commute time of 21.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Muskegon, MI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$117,900

2019 Median

± $1,719

$111,000

2018 Median

± $1,945

In 2019, the median property value in Muskegon, MI grew to to $117,900 from the previous year's value of $111,000.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Muskegon, 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, MI the largest share of households have a property value in the $100k - $125k range.

Household Income

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

$50,854

Median Household Income

± $1,187

65.9k

Number of Households

± 1,506

In 2019, the median household income of the 65.9k households in Muskegon, MI grew to $50,854 from the previous year's value of $48,329.

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 $75k - $100k range.

Property Taxes

$800 - $1,499

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Muskegon, MI 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.

Rent vs Own

74.7%

2019 Homeownership

74.5%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 74.7% of the housing units in Muskegon, MI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 74.5%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 64.1%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Muskegon, MI compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

21.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Muskegon, MI have a shorter commute time (21.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.5 minutes). Additionally, 1.29% 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.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2019

Drove Alone (84.5%)
Carpooled (10.6%)
Worked At Home (2.69%)

In 2019, 84.5% of workers in Muskegon, MI drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.6%) and those who worked at home (2.69%).

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.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Health

95.1% of the population of Muskegon, MI has health coverage, with 47.2% on employee plans, 22.8% on Medicaid, 13.1% on Medicare, 11% on non-group plans, and 1% on military or VA plans.

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

Primary care physicians in Michigan see 1266 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.861% decrease from the previous year (1277 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1308 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 355 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Montmorency County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (18.6%). Additionally, Gratiot County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (45.6%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,266 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Michigan

Primary care physicians in Michigan see an average of 1,266 patients per year. This represents a 0.861% decrease from the previous year (1,277 patients).

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

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
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.

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.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
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.

Health Care Spending

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

$8,055

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Michigan

$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.

Health Care Coverage

4.93%

Uninsured

47.2%

Employer Coverage

22.8%

Medicaid

13.1%

Medicare

11%

Non-Group

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in Muskegon, MI declined by 7.15% from 5.31% to 4.93%.

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.