Demographics & People — Norton Shores, Michigan
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 25,000 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~25,100 |
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| Median Age | 40.6 |
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| Total Households | 9,761 |
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| Family Households | 7,082 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.54 |
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| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 22,203 |
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| Black or African American | 1,023 |
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| Asian | 227 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 824 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 8,811 |
| German | 4,988 |
| Other groups | 2,768 |
| Dutch | 2,532 |
| English | 2,281 |
| Irish | 2,228 |
| Polish | 1,581 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 1,086 |
| Swedish | 918 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 803 |
Language
| English Only | 22,685 |
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| Spanish | 224 |
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| Population 5+ | 23,325 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 1,287 |
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| Population 18+ | 19,236 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 20.3 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 11.4% |
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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 Norton Shores, Michigan.
