Muskegon, MI

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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    2024 Population
    175,961
    US Senator
    Gary Peters
    Democratic Party
    US Senator
    Elissa Slotkin
    Democratic Party
    2024 Median Age
    40
    0.251% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    14.1%
    11.6% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $65,024
    2.41% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    78,530
    1.32% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Muskegon, 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, MI are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI are Muskegon Community College (637 degrees awarded in 2024), Ross Medical Education Center-Roosevelt Park (80 degrees), and Nuvo College of Cosmetology (21 degrees).

    Most people in Muskegon, MI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Muskegon, MI was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Muskegon, MI is home to a population of 176k people, from which 99.1% are citizens. As of N/A, NaNk% of Muskegon, MI residents were born outside of the country (N/A people).

    In 2024, there were 6.25 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (132k people) in Muskegon, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 21.1k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 8.34k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    99.1%
    2024 Citizenship
    99%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 99.1% of Muskegon, MI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Muskegon, MI was 99%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Muskegon, MI
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      132k ± 377
    2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      21.1k ± 862
    3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      8.34k ± 841
    6.26%
    Hispanic Population
    11k people

    In 2024, there were 6.25 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (132k people) in Muskegon, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 21.1k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 8.34k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    6.26% of the people in Muskegon, MI are hispanic (11k people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Muskegon, MI as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for Michigan.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      83,098 ± 7,048 people
    2. India
      80,532 ± 6,939 people
    3. Iraq
      55,181 ± 5,751 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Michigan was Mexico, the natal country of 83,098 Michigan residents, followed by India with 80,532 and Iraq with 55,181.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      3,078 ± 364
    2. Gulf War (1990s)
      1,983 ± 307
    3. Gulf War (2001-)
      1,699 ± 311

    Muskegon, MI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.55 times greater than any other conflict.

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Muskegon, MI.

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    Health

    95.5% of the population of Muskegon, MI has health coverage, with 44.3% on employee plans, 23.5% on Medicaid, 14.9% on Medicare, 11.7% on non-group plans, and 1.1% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Michigan see 1,276 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,276 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1246 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 281 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.1% were men and 50.9% were women.

    Coverage

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

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    1,276 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Michigan

    Primary care physicians in Michigan see an average of 1,276 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,276 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.

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.2% under 18 years, 20% between 18 and 34 years, 37.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.4% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.1% were men and 50.9% were women.

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

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    Uninsured People

    4.53%
    Uninsured
    44.3%
    Employer Coverage
    23.5%
    Medicaid
    14.9%
    Medicare
    11.7%
    Non-Group
    1.1%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Muskegon, MI declined by 5.82% from 4.81% to 4.53%.

    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.

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    Economy

    The economy of Muskegon, MI employs 78.5k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Muskegon, MI were Manufacturing (19,324 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (11,341 people), and Retail Trade (8,776 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($110,915), Public Administration ($66,890), and Management of Companies & Enterprises ($61,500).

    Employment

    Occupations

    78.5k
    2024 Value
    ± 2,077
    1.32%
    1 Year growth
    ± 3.72%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Muskegon, MI grew at a rate of 1.32%, from 77.5k employees to 78.5k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Muskegon, MI, are Production Occupations (11,474 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (7,924 people), and Management Occupations (7,323 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Muskegon, MI.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    78.5k
    2024 Value
    ± 2,077
    1.32%
    1 Year growth
    ± 3.72%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Muskegon, MI grew at a rate of 1.32%, from 77.5k employees to 78.5k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Muskegon, MI, are Manufacturing (19,324 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (11,341 people), and Retail Trade (8,776 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.

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    2.16%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 4.37M people employed in Michigan. This represents a 2.16% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 23.6%.

    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. 218
      Other Services (except Public Administration)
    2. 198
      Retail Trade
    3. 186
      Construction

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

    The visualization shows the number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $867k
      Manufacturing
    2. $579k
      Health Care and Social Assistance
    3. $261k
      Retail Trade

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

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Michigan went to Donald J. Trump with 49.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.3%), followed by Jill Stein (0.788%).

    Gary Peters and Elissa Slotkin 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

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (49.7%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (48.3%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Jill Stein (0.788%)
      Green Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Michigan went to Donald J. Trump with 49.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.3%), followed by Jill Stein (0.788%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Michigan for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Michigan

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    Gary Peters
    Senator from Michigan2
    Assumed office on January 3, 2015
    Elissa Slotkin
    Senator from Michigan1
    Assumed office on January 3, 2025

    Gary Peters and Elissa Slotkin 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.

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    Education

    Most students graduating from Universities in Muskegon, MI are White (545 and 74.3%), Unknown (53 and 7.22%), Hispanic or Latino (51 and 6.95%), and Black or African American (40 and 5.45%).

    The largest universities in Muskegon, MI by number of degrees awarded are Muskegon Community College (637 and NaNN%), Ross Medical Education Center-Roosevelt Park (80 and NaNN%), and Nuvo College of Cosmetology (21 and NaNN%).

    The most popular majors in Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI are Liberal Arts & Sciences (193 and NaNN%), Medical Assistant (83 and NaNN%), and Registered Nursing (70 and NaNN%).

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    In 2024 there were 3,843 students enrolled in Muskegon, MI, 37.3% men and 62.7% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,734 records, of which 61% were women and 39% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. Liberal Arts & Sciences
      193 degrees awarded
    2. Registered Nursing
      70 degrees awarded
    3. General Studies
      44 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 193 degrees awarded.

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

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    1. Muskegon Community College
      637 degrees awarded
    2. Ross Medical Education Center-Roosevelt Park
      80 degrees awarded
    3. Nuvo College of Cosmetology
      21 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Muskegon Community College with 637 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    In 2024, 216 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Muskegon, MI, which is 0.414 times less than the 522 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 545 degrees mean that there were 10.3 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Unknown, with 53 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Tuition

    Average Net Price by Sector

    Public, 2-year ($10,120) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Public, 2-year ($1,850) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    Public, 2-year ($1,150) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

    The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

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    Housing & Living

    People in Muskegon, MI have an average commute time of 21.6 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

    Rent vs Own

    78.1%
    Homeownership
    2024
    64.1%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 78.1% of the housing units in Muskegon, MI were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 78.3%.

    This chart shows the percentage of owner in Muskegon, MI compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $65,024
    Median Household Income
    ± $1,543
    67.7k
    Number of Households
    ± 1,813

    In 2024, the median household income of the 67.7k households in Muskegon, MI grew to $65,024 from the previous year's value of $63,495.

    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 N/A range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Muskegon, MI is from Michigan.
    0.46
    2024 Wage GINI in Michigan
    0.462
    2023 Wage GINI in Michigan

    In 2024, the income inequality in Michigan was 0.46 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.474% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Michigan was lower than than the national average of 0.474. 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.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (80.9%)
    2. Carpooled (9.4%)
    3. Worked At Home (7.23%)

    In 2024, 80.9% of workers in Muskegon, MI drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.4%) and those who worked at home (7.23%).

    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.

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    Commute Time

    21.6 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Muskegon, MI have a shorter commute time (21.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.24% 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.

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    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.

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    14.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Muskegon, MI (23.9k out of 170k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Males 6 - 11.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Muskegon, 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.

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