Muskegon County, Michigan
Located in Michigan, Muskegon County has a population of 175,961 residents and a median age of 40.0 years, making it the #389 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 14.1%. The median home value is $198,300, and the median household income is $65,024, which is 13% below the national median.
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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Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
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Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
Economy
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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Housing
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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Education
In Muskegon County, 21.3% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 36.7% below the national average, ranking #1,766 out of 3,222 counties.
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Life expectancy in Muskegon County is 75.1 years. 19.2% of adults report poor or fair health and 5.1% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
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Substance Use
20.4% of adults in Muskegon County smoke , 43.0% are obese , and 19.6% report excessive drinking. The drug overdose death rate is 36.3 per 100,000.
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Safety
The homicide rate in Muskegon County is 8.3 per 100,000 and the suicide rate is 18.1 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 13.3 per 100,000.
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Families & Children
16.3% of children in Muskegon County live in poverty and the infant mortality rate is 6.7 per 1,000 live births. The teen birth rate is 25.5 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
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Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Muskegon County is 70.0%. The mean commute time is 23.9 min, which is 13.5% below the national average.
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In the 2024 presidential election, Muskegon County voted Republican with a margin of 1.8%. The vote was 48.4% Dem / 50.2% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 2.4 toward Republicans .
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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.