Muskegon Heights, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Ottawa County County
2.2
/5.0
C
Fair
9,902
Population
3,104/sq mi density
$33,780
Median Income
$16,398 per capita
$55,800
Home Value
$90,377 Zillow
$826
Median Rent
30.7% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
1,288
Violent Crime/100K
3,458 property/100K
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.3 / 5.0
$33,780 median income, 18.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$55,800 home value, $826/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,288 violent crimes/100K (239% above avg)
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
9,902
Census 2023
Population Density
3,104
per square mile
Land Area
3.2
square miles (8.3 km²)
Median Age
31.8 yrs
18% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
43.8%
Male
56.2%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 16.8% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 75.4% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 2.9% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 0% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 4.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
16.8%
Black
75.4%
Hispanic
2.9%
Asian
0%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 96.9% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 2.7% US: 13.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
96.9%
Spanish
2.7%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
1.2%
Veterans
4.0%
33% below US avg (6%)
Disability
16.7%
28% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
94.0%
3% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
6.0%
30% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.419
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 9,902 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 3,104 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 3.2 sq mi |
| Median Age | 31.8 years |
Gender
| Male | 43.8% |
| Female | 56.2% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 16.8% |
| Black or African American | 75.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2.9% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
Language
| English Only | 96.9% |
| Spanish | 2.7% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 1.2% |
| Veterans | 4.0% |
| Disability | 16.7% |
| Health Insurance | 94.0% |
| Uninsured | 6.0% |
| Broadband Access | 87.0% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.419 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 1, Metro / 1 million+ |