Muskegon Heights City, Michigan
As of the census of 2000, there were 12049 people, 4507 households, and 2970 families living in the city. The population density was 3804.2 people per square mile (1468.81/kmē), it is 47th most densely populated city in Michigan. There were 5108 housing units at an average density of 1611.4 per square mile (622.17/kmē). The average household size was 2.66 people, and the average family size was 3.28 people. In the city the population is diverse age-wise, with 35.2% under the age of 18, 9.3% from 18 to 24, 27% from 25 to 44, 17.8% from 45 to 64, and 10.6% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 82.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 74.5 males. The median age is 29 years, the median age of male residents at 26.7 and the median age of female residents at 30.7. The racial or ethnic makeup of the city was 2131 White, 9370 Black or African American, 54 American Indian, 30 Asian, 3 Native Hawaiian, 264 from two or more races and 197 Ohter races.
Population 2000-2008 |
School Enrollment 2000 |
GDP 2000 |
The median income for a household in the city was $21778, it would be the 14th lowest city by median household income in the U.S. state of Michigan. The median income for a family in the city was $26144, it would be the eighth lowest city by median family income in the U.S. state of Michigan. The per capita income for the city was $12456, making it the 37th lowest city by per capita income in Michigan. The median income of city was $16860, Males have a median income of $20912 versus $14084 for females.
In 2000, 3802 pupils and students, of which 49.68% are male and 50.32% are female, 31.55% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 6.47% nursery or pri school, 7.52% kindergarten, 50% elementary school, 21.96% high school and 14.05% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 12049 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 12049 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 12036 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 11954 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 11865 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 11782 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 11714 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 11708 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 11650 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 11625 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 11623 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 107 | 139 | 246 |
| Kindergarten | 163 | 123 | 286 |
| Elementary school | 973 | 928 | 1901 |
| High school | 445 | 390 | 835 |
| College or graduate school | 201 | 333 | 534 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muskegon Heights city, Michigan | $21778 | $26144 | $12456 |
| Muskegon County, Michigan | $38008 | $45710 | $17967 |
| Michigan, United States | $44667 | $53457 | $22168 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |