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Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI Metro Area

U.S. Metropolitan statistical area (MSA)
Citation: U.S. Census Bureau (2024). American Community Survey (ACS) 1‑year estimates unless noted otherwise.

Demographics

177,428 Population
503.91 Square Miles
352.1 People Per Square Mile

Age

Median Age
40.1 years
Population By Age
Under 18 Years
21.9%
18 to 34
21.34%
35 to 64
37.07%
65 and Over
19.69%
Population By Age (Detailed)

Sex, Race & Ethnicity

Sex
Male
49.78%
Female
50.22%
Race & Ethnicity
*Hispanic includes respondents of any race. Other categories are non-Hispanic

Foreign Born and Place of Birth

Nativity
Foreign
1.71%
Native
98.29%
Place of Birth for Foreign Born Population
*Universe: Foreign-Born Population
Source: (ACS) 5-year estimates
Year of Entry for Foreign Born Population
2010 or Later
18.35%
2000 to 2009
18.05%
1990 to 1999
36.11%
Before 1990
27.49%
*Universe: Foreign-Born Population

Education

Education Attainment

Less Than High School
9.56%
High School Grad or Higher
90.44%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
21.28%
School Dropout Rate
In School
95.75%
Dropped Out
4.25%
*Universe Civilian Population 16 to 19 Years
Education Attainment for Population 25 and Over
*Universe: Population 25 Years and Over

Language

Population 5 Years and Over Who Speak Only English at Home
95.99%
Languages Other Than English Spoken At Home
*Universe: Population 5 Years and Over

Economics

Income

Per Capita Income
$32,160
Median Household Income
$60,829
Gini Index
0.44
Unemployment Rate
Employed
95.86%
Unemployed
4.14%
*Universe: Civilian Population In Labor Force 16+
Household Income
*Universe: Households

Poverty

Persons Below Poverty Level
17.99%
Population Under 18
Poverty
27.68%
Non-poverty
72.32%
Population 65 and Over
Poverty
12.31%
Non-poverty
87.69%

Transportation to Work

Average Commute to Work
22 minutes
Means of Transportation to Work
*Universe: Workers 16 Years and Over
Source: (ACS) 5-year estimates

Health Insurance

No Health Insurance Coverage
4.61%
With Health Insurance Coverage
95.39%
Public vs Private Health Coverage
*Universe: Noninstitutionalized Population

Households

Households

Average Household Size
2.45
Number of Households
70,148
Population by Household Type
*Universe: Population in Households

Marital Status

Single
53.03%
Married
46.96%
Marital Status Male
Never Married
34.79%
Now Married
47.1%
Widowed
4.38%
Divorced
13.73%
*Universe: Male Population 15 and Over
Marital Status Female
Never Married
32.29%
Now Married
46.84%
Widowed
7.39%
Divorced
13.48%
*Universe: Female Population 15 and Over

Fertility

Women 15-50 Who Had a Birth During Past Year
3.98%
Women Who Had a Birth During Past Year by Age
*Universe: Women 15-50 Years
Source: (ACS) 5-year estimates

Housing

Units & Occupancy

Number of Housing Units
75,943
Occupancy Status
Occupied
92.37%
Vacant
7.63%
*Universe: Housing Units
Occupied Housing Units
Owner Occupied
75.73%
Renter Occupied
24.27%
*Universe: Occupied Housing Units
Vacant Housing Units
For Rent
21.12%
For Sale
1.23%
Other
77.65%
*Universe: Vacant housing units

Housing Unit Structure

Median Year Structure Built
1970
Types of Structures
Single Unit
80.19%
Multi Unit
12.9%
Mobile Home
6.9%
Boat, RV, Van, etc.
0.03%
*Universe: Housing Units
Source: (ACS) 5-year estimates
Mortgage Status
With Mortgage
55.73%
Without Mortgage
44.27%
*Universe: Owner Occupied Housing Units
Year Householder Moved Into Unit
*Universe: Population in Occupied Housing Units

House Value

Median Value
$222,100
Median Gross Rent
$977
Value of Owner-Occupied Housing Units
*Universe: Owner-occupied Housing Units

Geographical Mobility

Moved Since Previous Year
11.74%
Residence 1 Year Ago
*Universe: Population 1 Year and Over

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