Muskegon County, Michigan
MI · FIPS 26121 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 175,961 | — | #389 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $65,024 | -13.5% | #1,631 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 40.0 years | +2.8% | #2,120 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $198,300 | -29.7% | #1,424 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,028 | -11.6% | #909 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 14.1% | +11.5% | #1,773 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Muskegon County has a population of 175,961, making it the #389 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.0 years, which is 2.8% above the national median.
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The median household income in Muskegon County is $65,024, ranking #1,631 out of 3,222 counties — 13.5% below the national median. The poverty rate is 14.1% and unemployment stands at 6.4%.
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The median home value in Muskegon County is $198,300 (-29.7% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,028/mo and the homeownership rate is 78.1%.
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95.5% of residents in Muskegon County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.1% above the national rate.
About Muskegon County, Michigan
Muskegon County, Michigan has a total population of 175,961, making it the 389th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Muskegon County is 40.0 years, which is 2.8% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Muskegon County is $65,024, which ranks #1,631 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 13.5% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 14.1%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 6.4%.
The median home value in Muskegon County is $198,300, 29.7% below the national median. Renters in Muskegon County pay a median gross rent of $1,028 per month. The homeownership rate is 78.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Muskegon County, 21.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 36.7% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 23.9 min.
Muskegon County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 75.0% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (12.0%) and Hispanic or Latino (6.3%).
All data for Muskegon County, Michigan comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.