Demographics & People — Muskegon Heights, Michigan
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 9,902 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~9,700 |
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| Median Age | 32.7 |
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| Total Households | 3,794 |
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| Family Households | 2,273 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.58 |
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| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,666 |
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| Black or African American | 7,468 |
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| Asian | 3 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 288 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 6,144 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 3,259 |
| German | 250 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 238 |
| Irish | 165 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 157 |
| Dutch | 100 |
| American | 81 |
| Italian | 56 |
| French Canadian | 52 |
Language
| English Only | 8,793 |
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| Spanish | 226 |
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| Population 5+ | 9,077 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 294 |
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| Population 18+ | 6,963 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 17.6 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 3.0% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Muskegon Heights, Michigan.
