2023 ACS Census Data · Population 175,378
Muskegon County is a mid-sized county in Michigan with a population of 175,378. The median household income is $63,495, near the national median. The poverty rate is 12.6%, median home value is $180,900, and 21.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Population
175,378
2023 estimate
Rank #385 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$63,495
Household
Rank #1585 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$180,900
Owner-occupied
Rank #1468 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
21.4%
Adults 25+
Rank #1627 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
50.1%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
2.0%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
4.1%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
5.9%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
1% below Michigan avg·2% below national avg
Poverty Rate
5% above Michigan avg·16% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
7% above Michigan avg·3% above national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$32,307
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
12.6%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
59.3%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
1% below Michigan avg·14% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
10% above Michigan avg·3% above national avg
Home Ownership Rate
2% below Michigan avg·7% above national avg
Housing Cost Burden
7% below Michigan avg·6% below national avg
Housing Units
74,969
Households
67,112
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.5
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,289
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
86.5%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
22 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
14% below Michigan avg·11% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
1% above Michigan avg·5% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
10.8%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
5.8%
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