Demographics & People — Muskegon, Michigan
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 37,203 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~37,300 |
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| Median Age | 36.0 |
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| Total Households | 13,721 |
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| Family Households | 7,324 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.37 |
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| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 20,521 |
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| Black or African American | 11,141 |
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| Asian | 252 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 4,110 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 14,760 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 13,007 |
| German | 3,799 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 3,712 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 3,206 |
| English | 2,027 |
| Irish | 1,939 |
| Polish | 1,561 |
| Dutch | 1,201 |
| American | 887 |
Language
| English Only | 32,264 |
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| Spanish | 2,201 |
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| Population 5+ | 34,927 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 1,964 |
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| Population 18+ | 29,913 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 20.6 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 5.7% |
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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, Michigan.
