Muskegon, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Ottawa County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
37,203
Population
2,631/sq mi density
$46,342
Median Income
$24,864 per capita
$121,800
Home Value
$193,180 Zillow
$927
Median Rent
31.5% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
610
Violent Crime/100K
2,465 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$46,342 median income, 9.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$121,800 home value, $927/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
610 violent crimes/100K (61% above avg)
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
37,203
Census 2023
Population Density
2,631
per square mile
Land Area
18.1
square miles (46.9 km²)
Median Age
36.0 yrs
7% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
51.4%
Male
48.6%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 55.2% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 29.9% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 11% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 0.7% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 3.2% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
55.2%
Black
29.9%
Hispanic
11%
Asian
0.7%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 92.4% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 5.4% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 2.2% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
92.4%
Spanish
5.4%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
4.2%
Veterans
6.1%
2% above US avg (6%)
Disability
15.7%
21% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
93.2%
2% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
6.8%
21% 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 | 37,203 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 2,631 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 18.1 sq mi |
| Median Age | 36.0 years |
Gender
| Male | 51.4% |
| Female | 48.6% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 55.2% |
| Black or African American | 29.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.0% |
| Asian | 0.7% |
Language
| English Only | 92.4% |
| Spanish | 5.4% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 4.2% |
| Veterans | 6.1% |
| Disability | 15.7% |
| Health Insurance | 93.2% |
| Uninsured | 6.8% |
| Broadband Access | 83.4% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.419 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 1, Metro / 1 million+ |