Muskegon County, Michigan

Muskegon County is a county located in Michigan, in the Midwestern Region (East North Central) of United States. According to the 2000 census it had a population of 170200 inhabitants. Its population in July 2008 was estimated to be about 174344, making it the 12th most populous county in Michigan. It covers total area of 1459.3 sq mi (3779.57 sq km), of which, 509.12 square miles (1318.61 sq km) of it is land and 950.18 square miles (2460.95 sq km) of it is water, it is the 22nd largest in terms of geographical size.

Muskegon County Michigan
Map of Muskegon County, Michigan

As of the census of 2000, there were 170200 people, 63330 households, and 44298 families living in the county. The population density was 334.3 people per square mile (129.07/kmē), making its Michigan's tenth most densely populated county. There were 68556 housing units at an average density of 134.7 per square mile (52.01/kmē). The average household size was 2.59 persons, and the average family size was 3.1 persons. In the county the population was spread out, with 27.5% under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 29% from 25 to 44, 21.9% from 45 to 64, and 12.9% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 98.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.4 males. According to July 2008 Census Bureau estimates, the population of the county is 174344, The racial or ethnic makeup of the county was 145151 White, 23446 Black or African American, 1448 American Indian, 931 Asian, 50 Native Hawaiian, and 3318 from two or more races.

Muskegon County Michigan Population 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
Population 2000-2008
Muskegon County Michigan School Enrollment
School Enrollment 2000
Muskegon County Michigan GDP
GDP 2000

The median income for a household in the county was $38008, it is Michigan's 39th wealthiest county by median household income. The median income for a family in the county was $45710, making it the 39th wealthiest county by median family income among the Michigan. The per capita income for the county was $17967, it is 42nd wealthiest county by per capita income in Michigan.

In 2000, 46749 pupils and students, of which 50.55% are male and 49.45% are female, 27.47% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 6.21% nursery or pri school, 6.66% kindergarten, 47.76% elementary school, 23.16% high school and 16.22% College graduate school.

RankCityCountyTotal Area mi2Land Area mi2Water Area mi2PopulationDensity mi2Per capita IncomeHouse hold Income
1Casnovia VillageKent County, Muskegon County1.11.10315287.61896242019
2Fruitport VillageMuskegon County1.010.940.0711241197.82236448125
3Lakewood Club VillageMuskegon County2.031.890.141006531.41345140313
4Montague CityMuskegon County3.22.660.542407905.12123840677
5Muskegon CityMuskegon County18.0214.353.67401052794.51428327929
6Muskegon Heights CityMuskegon County3.173.170120493804.21245621778
7North Muskegon CityMuskegon County4.091.782.3140312259.22714055063
8Norton Shores CityMuskegon County24.4623.241.2222527969.22271345457
9Ravenna VillageMuskegon County1.261.2601206958.11919747167
10Roosevelt Park CityMuskegon County1.011.01038903865.31982537035
11Twin Lake CdpMuskegon County2.92.380.521613677.41850149141
12Whitehall CityMuskegon County3.6730.6628849601854437641
13Wolf Lake CdpMuskegon County3.853.480.36445512791621434799
YearPopulation
April 2000 census170200
April 2000 Estimate170200
July 2000 Estimate170486
July 2001 Estimate171239
July 2002 Estimate171803
July 2003 Estimate172479
July 2004 Estimate173060
July 2005 Estimate173925
July 2006 Estimate174045
July 2007 Estimate174108
July 2008 Estimate174344
SchoolMaleFemaleTotal
Nursery school154513582903
Kindergarten166114513112
Elementary school116081071922327
High school5679514710826
College or graduate school314044417581
PlaceMedian household incomeMedian family incomePer capita income
Muskegon County, Michigan$38008$45710$17967
Michigan, United States$44667$53457$22168
United States$41994$50046$21587