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Muskegon, MI

Total Population

26,309

Median Household Income

$50,162

Median Home Value

$147,900

Median Rent

$942

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income

$50,162

100.3% above state median

Home Value

$147,900

100.8% above state median

Rent

$942

100% above state median

Median Age

35.6 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).

Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Muskegon, MI

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

Unemployment rate of 10.5% is above national average, indicating economic challenges.

Poverty rate of 20.7% is above national average of 11.5%.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income

$50,162

-33.2% vs US

vs State Median

+-100.3%

State: $-17,934,661

Income Distribution

30.8%

Under $50k

18.5%

Over $100k

Lower Income

Middle Income

Higher Income

Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.67 people

Total Households

9,637

Family Households

38.1%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry

Manufacturing

43.8%

#2 Industry

Education

23.9%

#3 Industry

Finance

9.8%

Total Employed Residents:7,003

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute

3.2%

Under 10 minutes

Long Commute

3.3%

Over 60 minutes

Work From Home

0.9%

93 workers

Public Transit

0.3%

29 workers

Total Commuting Workers:9,933

Commute Insights

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate

89.5%

10,643 employed

Labor Force

11,897

1,254 unemployed

Median Age

35.6 years

Per Capita Income

$25,584

Poverty Rate

20.7%

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