Muskegon County PUMA, MI

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2021 Population

175,633

1.13% 1-year growth

US Senator

Debbie Stabenow

Democratic Party

US Senator

Gary Peters

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

39.4

0.254% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

13%

7.95% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$57,047

6.67% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$138,700

9.73% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

73,688

0.019% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Muskegon County PUMA, MI had a population of 176k people with a median age of 39.4 and a median household income of $57,047. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Muskegon County PUMA, MI grew from 173,679 to 175,633, a 1.13% increase and its median household income grew from $53,478 to $57,047, a 6.67% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Muskegon County PUMA, MI are White (Non-Hispanic) (75.8%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (13%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.87%), White (Hispanic) (3.22%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (1.81%).

3.52% of the households in Muskegon County PUMA, MI reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99.1% of the residents in Muskegon County PUMA, MI are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Muskegon County PUMA, MI are Muskegon Community College (631 degrees awarded in 2021), Ross Medical Education Center-Roosevelt Park (123 degrees), and Nuvo College of Cosmetology (26 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Muskegon County PUMA, MI was $138,700, and the homeownership rate was 76.8%.

Most people in Muskegon County PUMA, MI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Muskegon County PUMA, MI was 2 cars per household.

Muskegon County PUMA, MI borders Newaygo, Mason, Oceana & Lake Counties PUMA, MI, Ottawa County (West) PUMA, MI, Ottawa County (East) PUMA, MI, Kent County (North) PUMA, MI, Washington & Ozaukee Counties PUMA, WI, and Milwaukee County (South) PUMA, WI.

United States Michigan

Population & Diversity

Muskegon County PUMA, MI is home to a population of 176k people, from which 99.1% are citizens. As of 2021, 1.97% of Muskegon County PUMA, MI residents were born outside of the country (3.46k people).

In 2021, there were 5.83 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (133k people) in Muskegon County PUMA, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 22.8k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 6.79k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Muskegon County PUMA, MI are Spanish (3,896 households), German (423 households), and Yiddish, Pennsylvania Dutch or Other West Germanic Languages (238 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

88,043

Women

50.1%

87,538

Men

49.9%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 175,581 inhabitants, with 49.9% men, and 50.1% women.

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Citizenship

99.1%

2021 Citizenship

99.1%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 99.1% of Muskegon County PUMA, MI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Muskegon County PUMA, MI was 99.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Muskegon County PUMA, MI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Muskegon County PUMA, MI

White (Non-Hispanic)
133k ± 258
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
22.8k ± 729
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
6.79k ± 842

5.94%

Hispanic Population

10.4k people

5.94% of the people in Muskegon County PUMA, MI are hispanic (10.4k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Muskegon County PUMA, MI as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
944 ± 752 people
India
365 ± 469 people
Philippines
159 ± 309 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Muskegon County PUMA, MI was Mexico, the natal country of 944 Muskegon County PUMA, MI residents, followed by India with 365 and Philippines with 159.

Foreign-Born Population

1.97%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

3.46k people

2.01%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

3.48k people

As of 2021, 1.97% of Muskegon County PUMA, MI residents (3.46k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Muskegon County PUMA, MI was 2.01%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Muskegon County PUMA, MI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
3,896 households (2.36%)
German
423 households (0.256%)
Yiddish, Pennsylvania Dutch or Other West Germanic Languages
238 households (0.144%)

3.52% of the households in Muskegon County PUMA, MI reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Muskegon County PUMA, MI was Spanish. 2.36% of the households in Muskegon County PUMA, MI reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
3,948 ± 398
Gulf War (1990s)
1,698 ± 321
Gulf War (2001-)
1,633 ± 286

Muskegon County PUMA, MI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.33 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Muskegon County PUMA, MI employs 73.7k people. The largest industries in Muskegon County PUMA, MI are Restaurants & Food Services (5,613 people), Motor vehicles & motor vehicle equipment manufacturing (4,588 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,942 people), and the highest paying industries are Aluminum production & processing ($128,439), Specialized design services ($123,750), and Legal services ($114,688).

Males in Muskegon County PUMA, MI have an average income that is 1.3 times higher than the average income of females, which is $45,852. The income inequality in Muskegon County PUMA, MI (measured using the Gini index) is 0.416, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

36,284

Women

49.2%

37,390

Men

50.8%

The workforce of Muskegon County PUMA, MI in 2020 was 73,674 people, with 49.2% woman, and 50.8% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Muskegon County PUMA, MI.

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Occupations

73.7k

2021 Value

0.019%

1 Year growth

± 0.019%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Muskegon County PUMA, MI grew at a rate of 0.019%, from 73.7k employees to 73.7k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Muskegon County PUMA, MI, are Other assemblers and fabricators (2,662 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,031 people), and Cashiers (1,719 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Muskegon County PUMA, MI.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Michigan (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

73.7k

2021 Value

0.019%

1 Year growth

± 0.019%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Muskegon County PUMA, MI grew at a rate of 0.019%, from 73.7k employees to 73.7k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Muskegon County PUMA, MI, are Restaurants & Food Services (5,613 people), Motor vehicles & motor vehicle equipment manufacturing (4,588 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,942 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Muskegon County PUMA, MI, though some of these residents may live in Muskegon County PUMA, MI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$42,888

Median earning men ± $1,266

$31,158

Median earning women ± $855

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($62,225), Wholesale Trade ($55,872), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($54,772).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($50,677), Public Administration ($46,986), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($43,885).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Michigan. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Michigan.

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Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Michigan went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 50.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (47.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.09%).

Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters are the senators currently representing the state of Michigan. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Michigan is currently represented by 13 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Muskegon County PUMA, MI. Showing the available data for Michigan.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (50.6%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (47.8%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.09%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Michigan went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 50.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (47.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.09%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Michigan for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Michigan

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Debbie Stabenow

Senator from Michigan

Assumed office on January 3, 2001

Gary Peters

Senator from Michigan

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters are the senators currently representing Michigan.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Michigan over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Michigan

Michigan is currently represented by 13 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Michigan have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Muskegon County PUMA, MI awarded 780 degrees. The student population of Muskegon County PUMA, MI in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 1,433 male students and 2,484 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Muskegon County PUMA, MI are White (603 and 77.7%), followed by Black or African American (54 and 6.96%), Hispanic or Latino (47 and 6.06%), and Two or More Races (31 and 3.99%).

The largest universities in Muskegon County PUMA, MI by number of degrees awarded are Muskegon Community College (631 and 80.9%), Ross Medical Education Center-Roosevelt Park (123 and 15.8%), and Nuvo College of Cosmetology (26 and 3.33%).

The most popular majors in Muskegon County PUMA, MI are Liberal Arts & Sciences (289 and 37.1%), Medical Assistant (124 and 15.9%), and Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (70 and 8.97%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 3,917 students enrolled in Muskegon County PUMA, MI, 36.6% men and 63.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,926 records, of which 62.9% were women and 37.1% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Respiratory Therapy Technician
22 degree-majors awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
289 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
52 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Muskegon County PUMA, MI was Respiratory Therapy Technician with 22 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Muskegon County PUMA, MI according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Muskegon Community College
631 degrees awarded
Ross Medical Education Center-Roosevelt Park
123 degrees awarded
Nuvo College of Cosmetology
26 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Muskegon Community College with 631 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 205 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Muskegon County PUMA, MI, which is 0.357 times less than the 575 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 603 degrees mean that there were 11.2 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 54 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($9,080) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,670) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,100) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 0.682% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.84% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Muskegon County PUMA, MI in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (47.1k), Some college (35.1k), and Secondary Education (18.6k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Muskegon County PUMA, MI was $138,700 in 2021, which is 0.566 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $126,400 to $138,700, a 9.73% increase. The homeownership rate in Muskegon County PUMA, MI is 76.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Muskegon County PUMA, MI have an average commute time of 22.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Muskegon County PUMA, MI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Muskegon County PUMA, MI is $57,047. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Muskegon County PUMA, MI was Birmingham & Bloomfield Area PUMA, MI with a value of $127,747, followed by Troy & Rochester Area PUMA, MI and Oakland County (Northeast) PUMA, MI, with respective values of $106,562 and $104,027.

Housing

Property

$138,700

Median Property Value 2021

±$2,694

$50,803

Median Property Taxes

±$1,496

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Muskegon County PUMA, MI the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Muskegon County PUMA, MI compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

76.8%

Homeownership

2021

62.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 76.8% of the housing units in Muskegon County PUMA, MI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 76.2%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Muskegon County PUMA, MI compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Muskegon County PUMA, MI was Birmingham & Bloomfield Area PUMA, MI with a value of $127,747, followed by Troy & Rochester Area PUMA, MI and Oakland County (Northeast) PUMA, MI, with respective values of $106,562 and $104,027.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Muskegon County PUMA, MI colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$57,047

Median Household Income

± $1,016

66.1k

Number of Households

± 1,751

In 2021, the median household income of the 66.1k households in Muskegon County PUMA, MI grew to $57,047 from the previous year's value of $53,478.

The following chart displays the households in Muskegon County PUMA, MI distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.416

2021 Wage GINI in Muskegon County PUMA, MI

0.418

2020 Wage GINI in Muskegon County PUMA, MI

In 2021, the income inequality in Muskegon County PUMA, MI was 0.416 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.605% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Muskegon County PUMA, MI was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Muskegon County PUMA, MI in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Muskegon County PUMA, MI across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (84.1%)
Carpooled (9.47%)
Worked At Home (4.34%)

In 2021, 84.1% of workers in Muskegon County PUMA, MI drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.47%) and those who worked at home (4.34%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

22.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Muskegon County PUMA, MI have a shorter commute time (22.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.26% of the workforce in Muskegon County PUMA, MI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Muskegon County PUMA, MI compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Muskegon County PUMA, MI distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Muskegon County PUMA, MI have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

13% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Muskegon County PUMA, MI (22k out of 169k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 55 - 64 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Muskegon County PUMA, MI is White, followed by Black and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

95.1% of the population of Muskegon County PUMA, MI has health coverage, with 47.3% on employee plans, 21.9% on Medicaid, 13.9% on Medicare, 10.8% on non-group plans, and 1.18% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25% under 18 years, 19.5% between 18 and 34 years, 38.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.4% were men and 51.6% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

4.89%

Uninsured

47.3%

Employer Coverage

21.9%

Medicaid

13.9%

Medicare

10.8%

Non-Group

1.18%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Muskegon County PUMA, MI declined by 0.509% from 4.91% to 4.89%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Muskegon County PUMA, MI changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.