Muskegon County, Michigan
County
Overview
- County Name
- Muskegon County
- State
- Michigan
- FIPS Code
- 26121
- State FIPS
- 26
- County FIPS
- 121
Geography
- Land Area
- 503.91 sq mi
- Water Area
- 956.11 sq mi
- Total Area
- 1460.02 sq mi
- Latitude
- 43.428739
- Longitude
- -86.420908
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 174,367
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 134,907
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 164,298 | 94.2% |
| Hispanic | 10,069 | 5.8% |
| White | 133,224 | 76.4% |
| Black | 21,050 | 12.1% |
| Asian | 862 | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 776 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 91 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 904 | 0.5% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 128,859 | 95.5% |
| Hispanic | 6,048 | 4.5% |
| White | 107,485 | 79.7% |
| Black | 17,929 | 13.3% |
| Asian | 1,120 | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2,056 | 1.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 90 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 382 | 0.3% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 175,961
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $67,106
- Poverty Rate
- 13.6%
- Population Below Poverty
- 23,920
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 135,479 | 77.0% |
| Black | 21,276 | 12.1% |
| Asian | 1,147 | 0.7% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 137,801
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 84,494 | 61.3% |
| Republican | 36,582 | 26.5% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 16,725 | 12.1% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 66,843 | 48.5% |
| Female | 70,955 | 51.5% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 100,101 | 72.6% |
| Hispanic | 5,578 | 4.0% |
| Black | 15,850 | 11.5% |
| Asian | 920 | 0.7% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 73,266
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 53.2%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 57,403 | 57.3% |
| Hispanic | 1,848 | 33.1% |
| Black | 4,964 | 31.3% |
| Asian | 379 | 41.2% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 33,947 | 50.8% |
| Female | 39,319 | 55.4% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 34,649 (28.6%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 26,126 (21.1%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 75,266
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $190,456
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,079
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 80.7%
- Public Transit
- 0.1%
- Work From Home
- 7.0%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 31.8%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.