Muskegon Heights is a city located in Muskegon County Michigan. Muskegon Heights has a 2024 population of 9,785. Muskegon Heights is currently declining at a rate of -0.31% annually and its population has decreased by -1.21% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 9,905 in 2020.
The average household income in Muskegon Heights is $42,986 with a poverty rate of 36.47%. The median age in Muskegon Heights is 30.7 years: 28.6 years for males, and 32.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Muskegon Heights was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 7,602 | 76.37% |
| White | 1,689 | 16.97% |
| Two or more races | 442 | 4.44% |
| Native American | 167 | 1.68% |
| Other race | 50 | 0.5% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.04% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Native American
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,611 | 2.73 | 47.2 | 52.8 |
| Female | 1,408 | 3.69 | 37.7 | 62.3 |
| Non Family | 1,378 | 1.35 | 44.4 | 55.6 |
| Married | 545 | 3.63 | 73.2 | 26.8 |
| Male | 280 | 2.94 | 57.5 | 42.5 |
3.45
Average Family Size
2.73
Average Household Size
47.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 594 | 10.19% |
| Associates Degree | 288 | 4.94% |
| Bachelors Degree | 232 | 3.98% |
| Graduate Degree | 286 | 4.91% |
| High School Graduate | 2,623 | 44.99% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 249 | 4.27% |
| Some College | 1,558 | 26.72% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 4,275 | 3,710 | 346 |
| White | 1,162 | 972 | 114 |
| 2+ Races | 207 | 175 | 9 |
| Hispanic | 146 | 81 | 49 |
| Native American | 87 | 64 | 0 |
| Other Race | 50 | 50 | 37 |
| Asian | 4 | 4 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 74%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $51,510 | $56,065 | $50,313 |
| Graduate Degree | $50,033 | $51,941 | $44,148 |
| High School Graduate | $27,926 | $29,693 | $25,929 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $13,674 | $15,536 | $13,220 |
| Overall | $27,096 | $30,185 | $24,628 |
| Some College | $23,682 | $31,563 | $21,681 |
$27,096
Average Earnings
$30,185
Average Male
$24,628
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.3% of Muskegon Heights residents speak only English, while 2.7% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.44% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 7,522 | 2,693 | 35.8% |
| White | 1,546 | 527 | 34.09% |
| Multiple | 442 | 193 | 43.67% |
| Native | 167 | 94 | 56.29% |
| Hispanic | 238 | 80 | 33.61% |
36.47%
Overall Poverty Rate
35.72%
Male Poverty Rate
37.11%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Muskegon Heights is Native, with 56.29% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Muskegon Heights is Hispanic, with 33.61% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.24%. Among those working part-time, it was 36.99%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 41.39%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 45.79% |
| Some College | 28.28% |
| High School | 28.07% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 10.04% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 40.22% |
| Female Employed | 25.48% |
| Male Unemployed | 22.96% |
| Male Employed | 14.05% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $36,052 | $44,411 |
| Households | $35,216 | $42,986 |
| Married Families | $52,232 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $25,244 | $32,324 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
18.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
21.7%
Male Marriage Rate
16.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
294
Number of Veterans
244
Male Veterans
50
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 99 |
| First Gulf War | 93 |
| Korea | 42 |
| Second Gulf War | 18 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 118 |
| 65 to 74 | 82 |
| 75+ | 71 |
| 55 to 64 | 23 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 177 | 3.39% |
| White | 107 | 7.88% |
| 2+ Races | 10 | 4.05% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
26.07%
Veteran Poverty Rate
38.21%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
58.4%
Labor Force Participation
46.4%
Employment Rate
20.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
82.18%
Born in Muskegon Heights
98.56%
Native Born
1.44%
Foreign Born
1.21%
Non Citizen
0.23%
Naturalized
98.56% of Muskegon Heights residents were born in the United States, with 82.18% having been born in Michigan. 1.21% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 9,635 | -30 | -0.31% |
| 2028 | 9,665 | -30 | -0.31% |
| 2027 | 9,695 | -30 | -0.31% |
| 2026 | 9,725 | -30 | -0.31% |
| 2025 | 9,755 | -30 | -0.31% |
| 2024 | 9,785 | -30 | -0.31% |
| 2023 | 9,815 | -29 | -0.29% |
| 2022 | 9,844 | -61 | -0.62% |
| 2021 | 9,905 | 0 | 0% |
| 2020 | 9,905 | -825 | -7.69% |
| 2019 | 10,730 | -8 | -0.07% |
| 2018 | 10,738 | -13 | -0.12% |
| 2017 | 10,751 | -9 | -0.08% |
| 2016 | 10,760 | 11 | 0.1% |
| 2015 | 10,749 | -20 | -0.19% |
| 2014 | 10,769 | -35 | -0.32% |
| 2013 | 10,804 | 26 | 0.24% |
| 2012 | 10,778 | -13 | -0.12% |
| 2011 | 10,791 | -51 | -0.47% |
| 2010 | 10,842 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 12,049 | -1,127 | -8.55% |
| 1990 | 13,176 | -1,435 | -9.82% |
| 1980 | 14,611 | -2,693 | -15.56% |
| 1970 | 17,304 | -2,248 | -11.5% |
| 1960 | 19,552 | 724 | 3.85% |
| 1950 | 18,828 | 2,781 | 17.33% |
| 1940 | 16,047 | 463 | 2.97% |
| 1930 | 15,584 | 6,070 | 63.8% |
| 1920 | 9,514 | -121 | -1.26% |