Muskegon County, MI

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2021 Population

175,633

1.13% 1-year growth

US Senator

Debbie Stabenow

Democratic Party

US Senator

Gary Peters

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

39.4

0.254% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

13%

7.95% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$57,047

6.67% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$138,700

9.73% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

76,920

0.348% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Muskegon County, MI had a population of 176k people with a median age of 39.4 and a median household income of $57,047. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Muskegon County, MI grew from 173,679 to 175,633, a 1.13% increase and its median household income grew from $53,478 to $57,047, a 6.67% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Muskegon County, MI are White (Non-Hispanic) (75.8%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (13%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.87%), White (Hispanic) (3.22%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (1.81%).

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.

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

The largest universities in Muskegon County, MI are Muskegon Community College (631 degrees awarded in 2021), Ross Medical Education Center-Roosevelt Park (123 degrees), and Nuvo College of Cosmetology (26 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Muskegon County, MI was $138,700, and the homeownership rate was 76.8%.

Most people in Muskegon County, MI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.1 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 99.1% are citizens. As of 2021, 1.97% of Muskegon County, MI residents were born outside of the country (3.46k people).

In 2021, there were 5.83 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (133k people) in Muskegon County, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 22.8k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 6.79k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.1%

2021 Citizenship

99.1%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 99.1% of Muskegon County, MI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Muskegon County, MI was 99.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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)
133k ± 258
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
22.8k ± 729
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
6.79k ± 842

5.94%

Hispanic Population

10.4k people

5.94% of the people in Muskegon County, MI are hispanic (10.4k 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
79,412 ± 6,891 people
India
76,245 ± 6,753 people
Iraq
59,562 ± 5,974 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Michigan was Mexico, the natal country of 79,412 Michigan residents, followed by India with 76,245 and Iraq with 59,562.

Foreign-Born Population

1.97%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

3.46k people

2.01%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

3.48k people

As of 2021, 1.97% of Muskegon County, MI residents (3.46k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Muskegon County, MI was 2.01%, 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
3,948 ± 398
Gulf War (1990s)
1,698 ± 321
Gulf War (2001-)
1,633 ± 286

Muskegon County, MI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.33 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Muskegon County, MI employs 76.9k people. The largest industries in Muskegon County, MI are Manufacturing (20,484 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (11,635 people), and Retail Trade (8,013 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($63,750), Public Administration ($57,143), and Management of Companies & Enterprises ($54,693).

Males in Michigan have an average income that is 1.36 times higher than the average income of females, which is $53,616. The income inequality in Michigan (measured using the Gini index) is 0.468, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

76.9k

2021 Value

± 1,958

0.348%

1 Year growth

± 3.64%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Muskegon County, MI grew at a rate of 0.348%, from 76.7k employees to 76.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Muskegon County, MI, are Production Occupations (12,971 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (7,838 people), and Management Occupations (6,713 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.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

76.9k

2021 Value

± 1,958

0.348%

1 Year growth

± 3.64%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Muskegon County, MI grew at a rate of 0.348%, from 76.7k employees to 76.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Muskegon County, MI, are Manufacturing (20,484 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (11,635 people), and Retail Trade (8,013 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

$42,888

Median earning men ± $1,266

$31,158

Median earning women ± $855

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($62,225), Wholesale Trade ($55,872), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($54,772).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($50,677), Public Administration ($46,986), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($43,885).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Michigan. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

1,168
Manufacturing
1,150
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
698
Retail Trade

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

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$2.91M
Manufacturing
$946k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$258k
Retail Trade

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

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 2020, the top outbound Michigan product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $217B, followed by Machinery ($58.2B) and Mixed freight ($51.2B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

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$667B

2020 Value in Michigan

$1.16T

Projected 2050 Value in Michigan

74% growth

In 2020, total outbound Michigan trade was $667B. This is expected to increase 74% to $1.16T by 2050.

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
$37.2B
Indiana
$33.2B
Texas
$31.6B

In 2020, the top outbound Michigan domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Ohio with $37.2B, followed by Indiana with $33.2B and Texas and $31.6B.

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

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 2021, universities in Muskegon County, MI awarded 780 degrees. The student population of Muskegon County, MI in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 1,433 male students and 2,484 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Muskegon County, MI are White (603 and 77.7%), followed by Black or African American (54 and 6.96%), Hispanic or Latino (47 and 6.06%), and Two or More Races (31 and 3.99%).

The largest universities in Muskegon County, MI by number of degrees awarded are Muskegon Community College (631 and 80.9%), Ross Medical Education Center-Roosevelt Park (123 and 15.8%), and Nuvo College of Cosmetology (26 and 3.33%).

The most popular majors in Muskegon County, MI are Liberal Arts & Sciences (289 and 37.1%), Medical Assistant (124 and 15.9%), and Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (70 and 8.97%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 3,917 students enrolled in Muskegon County, MI, 36.6% men and 63.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,926 records, of which 62.9% were women and 37.1% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Respiratory Therapy Technician
22 degree-majors awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
289 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
52 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Muskegon County, MI was Respiratory Therapy Technician with 22 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
631 degrees awarded
Ross Medical Education Center-Roosevelt Park
123 degrees awarded
Nuvo College of Cosmetology
26 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Muskegon Community College with 631 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 205 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Muskegon County, MI, which is 0.357 times less than the 575 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 603 degrees mean that there were 11.2 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 54 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 ($9,080) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,670) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

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

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Measure

In 2021, 0.763% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.76% 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 2021 were High School or Equivalent (2.3M), Some college (1.94M), and Bachelors Degree (1.38M).

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 $138,700 in 2021, which is 0.566 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $126,400 to $138,700, a 9.73% increase. The homeownership rate in Muskegon County, MI is 76.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Muskegon County, MI have an average commute time of 22.1 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 $57,047. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Muskegon County, MI was Census Tract 16 with a value of $95,482, followed by Census Tract 15 and Census Tract 28, with respective values of $92,762 and $80,250.

In 2022, 12.7% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Muskegon County, MI. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 4%.

Housing

Property

$138,700

Median Property Value 2021

±$2,694

$50,803

Median Property Taxes

±$1,496

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

76.8%

Homeownership

2021

62.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 76.8% of the housing units in Muskegon County, MI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 76.2%.

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 28

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Muskegon County, MI was Census Tract 16 with a value of $95,482, followed by Census Tract 15 and Census Tract 28, with respective values of $92,762 and $80,250.

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.

$57,047

Median Household Income

± $1,016

66.1k

Number of Households

± 1,751

In 2021, the median household income of the 66.1k households in Muskegon County, MI grew to $57,047 from the previous year's value of $53,478.

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.

0.468

2021 Wage GINI in Michigan

0.471

2020 Wage GINI in Michigan

In 2021, the income inequality in Michigan was 0.468 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.592% decline from 2020 to 2021, 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 2021

Drove Alone (84.1%)
Carpooled (9.47%)
Worked At Home (4.34%)

In 2021, 84.1% of workers in Muskegon County, MI drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.47%) and those who worked at home (4.34%).

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

22.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Muskegon County, MI have a shorter commute time (22.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.26% 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 2022, 12.7% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Muskegon County, MI. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 4%.

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

Poverty & Diversity

13% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Muskegon County, MI (22k out of 169k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 55 - 64 and then Females 35 - 44.

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 2022, 17.6% of the children was living in poverty in Muskegon County, MI. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 15.7%.

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.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 440 in Muskegon County, MI. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 3.16 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

95.1% of the population of Muskegon County, MI has health coverage, with 47.3% on employee plans, 21.9% on Medicaid, 13.9% on Medicare, 10.8% on non-group plans, and 1.18% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Muskegon County, MI see 1702 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.01% increase from the previous year (1685 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1474 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 433 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.4% were men and 51.6% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,702 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Muskegon County, MI

Primary care physicians in Muskegon County, MI see an average of 1,702 patients per year. This represents a 1.01% increase from the previous year (1,685 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 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25% under 18 years, 19.5% between 18 and 34 years, 38.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.4% were men and 51.6% were women.

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

Uninsured People

4.89%

Uninsured

47.3%

Employer Coverage

21.9%

Medicaid

13.9%

Medicare

10.8%

Non-Group

1.18%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Muskegon County, MI declined by 0.509% from 4.91% to 4.89%.

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 2022, 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.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, 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 40.1% in Muskegon County, MI.

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

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