U.S. County · Profile

Muskegon County

176.6KTotal Population
121Pop. Density (per sq mi)
+3.73%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Muskegon County has a population of 176,564 as of 2023. It is located in Michigan.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Muskegon County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):6.1%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White78.1%137,896
Black or African American13.1%23,130
Two or More Races6.6%11,653
Hispanic or Latino6.1%10,770
Asian0.8%1,413
Some Other Race0.8%1,413
American Indian/Alaska Native0.7%1,236
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.0%0

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Muskegon County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$61,347
17.7% below national average
Per Capita Income
$30,812
19.6% below national average
Poverty Rate
12.9%
12.2% above national average
Median Age
39.4 years

Income & Poverty

$61,347Median Household Income
$30,812Per Capita Income
12.9%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$61,347$78,993
Families$73,824$90,256
Married-couple Families$73,824$82,683
Nonfamily Households$34,461$37,218

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Muskegon County, Michigan.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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