Norton Shores, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Ottawa County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
25,000
Population
1,076/sq mi density
$73,390
Median Income
$35,856 per capita
$214,000
Home Value
$298,233 Zillow
$1,286
Median Rent
33.4% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
192
Violent Crime/100K
1,892 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$73,390 median income, 5.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$214,000 home value, $1,286/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
192 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
33.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
25,000
Census 2023
Population Density
1,076
per square mile
Land Area
24.6
square miles (63.8 km²)
Median Age
40.1 yrs
3% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
48.8%
Male
51.2%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 88.8% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 4.1% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 3.3% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 0.9% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 2.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
88.8%
Black
4.1%
Hispanic
3.3%
Asian
0.9%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 97.3% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 2.6% US: 13.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
97.3%
Spanish
2.6%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
1.7%
Veterans
6.8%
13% above US avg (6%)
Disability
14.1%
8% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
97.4%
7% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
2.6%
70% 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 | 25,000 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 1,076 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 24.6 sq mi |
| Median Age | 40.1 years |
Gender
| Male | 48.8% |
| Female | 51.2% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 88.8% |
| Black or African American | 4.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3.3% |
| Asian | 0.9% |
Language
| English Only | 97.3% |
| Spanish | 2.6% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 1.7% |
| Veterans | 6.8% |
| Disability | 14.1% |
| Health Insurance | 97.4% |
| Uninsured | 2.6% |
| Broadband Access | 88.4% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.419 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 1, Metro / 1 million+ |