Muskegon County's estimated 2026 population is 178,577 with a growth rate of 0.38% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Muskegon County is the 12th largest county in Michigan. The 2010 population was 171,923 and has seen a growth of 3.87% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 40 years
Female: 40.6 years
Male: 39.1 years
There are 136,443 adults, (32,488 of whom are seniors) in Muskegon County.
Female: 88,173 (50.1%)
Male: 87,788 (49.9%)
The racial composition of Muskegon County includes 76.99% White, 12.09% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 135,479 | 76.99% |
| Black or African American | 21,276 | 12.09% |
| Two or more races | 15,050 | 8.55% |
| Other race | 2,000 | 1.14% |
| Asian | 1,147 | 0.65% |
| Native American | 920 | 0.52% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 89 | 0.05% |
Muskegon County's average per capita income is $43,425. Household income levels show a median of $65,024. The poverty rate stands at 14.05%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $92,934 | $109,344 |
| Families | $78,540 | $93,221 |
| Households | $65,024 | $81,950 |
| Non Families | $36,545 | $52,432 |
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