Muskegon County's estimated 2026 population is 179,332 with a growth rate of 0.53% 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 4.31% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Muskegon County includes 77.24% White, 12.61% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (77.24%)
Black or African American (12.61%)
Two or more races (7.69%)
Other race (1.15%)
Asian (0.65%)
Native American (0.63%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.03%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 135,466 | 77.24% |
| Black or African American | 22,109 | 12.61% |
| Two or more races | 13,486 | 7.69% |
| Other race | 2,012 | 1.15% |
| Asian | 1,148 | 0.65% |
| Native American | 1,106 | 0.63% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 51 | 0.03% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Muskegon County's average per capita income is $42,096. Household income levels show a median of $63,495. The poverty rate stands at 12.6%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $91,258 | $107,679 |
| Families | $77,036 | $93,196 |
| Households | $63,495 | $81,923 |
| Non Families | $35,830 | $53,994 |
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