Population 4,503 · Census ACS 2020–24
Choose a measure to map it.Tap a measure to map it. Swipe the row for more. Arrows show the change since 2006–10.
Median age by neighborhoodHistory and comparison ↓︎
Younger residents
Older residents
Colorblind friendly
off
More maps of North Muskegon: Best Neighborhoods · Walk Grade · Household income · Home prices · Race · Politics · Traffic noise · Internet
Population and households in North Muskegon
Household size in North Muskegon
| Period | North Muskegon | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.42 | 2.58 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.22 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.41 | 2.53 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.58 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.15 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
Households in North Muskegon average 2.58 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). Household size has climbed from 2.42 in 2006–10, but in a place this small, survey estimates can swing a lot from one release to the next.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in North Muskegon
| Period | North Muskegon | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.3 | 38.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 47.0 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 45.5 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.5 | 41.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.2 | +2.4 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 44.5, North Muskegon is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in North Muskegon
| Period | North Muskegon | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.3% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.2% | 11.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.3% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 15.2% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +3.9 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head just over one in seven households in North Muskegon (15.2%), well above the national share of 11.6%.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in North Muskegon
Renters in North Muskegon
| Period | North Muskegon | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.9% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 19.9% | 28.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 14.5% | 28.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 19.7% | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −4.3 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 19.7% of households in North Muskegon rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 39.6% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in North Muskegon
| Period | North Muskegon | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.3% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.8% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 15.8% | 11.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.3% | 10.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.1 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in North Muskegon is close to the national rate: 9.3% of homes are empty, against 9.6%.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in North Muskegon
| Period | North Muskegon | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1962 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1962 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1961 | 1971 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1960 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | −2 | +3 | +6 |
North Muskegon is a place of older homes: half were built before 1960, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in North Muskegon
| Period | North Muskegon | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $672 | $833 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $711 | $886 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $849 | $978 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,291 | $1,228 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$619 | +$395 | +$606 |
The median renter in North Muskegon pays $1,291 a month for rent and utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Still, rents here are higher than in Michigan as a whole ($1,228). Rent takes 24.1% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in North Muskegon
Bachelor's degrees in North Muskegon
| Period | North Muskegon | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.8% | 26.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 41.2% | 27.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 45.7% | 29.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 48.3% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +12.5 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in North Muskegon: 48.3% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in North Muskegon
| Period | North Muskegon | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 92.4% | 88.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.6% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 98.3% | 90.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.4% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.0 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in North Muskegon: 97.4% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in North Muskegon
| Period | North Muskegon | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.7% | 11.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.4% | 11.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.1% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.3% | 5.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −6.4 pts | −5.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in North Muskegon has been strong: just 2.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
North Muskegon compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Muskegon | 2.58 | 44.5 | 15.2% | 19.7% | 9.3% | 1960 | $1,291 | 48.3% | 97.4% | 2.3% |
| Muskegon | 2.53 | 39.9 | 17.7% | 25.6% | 10.3% | 1966 | $1,069 | 16.6% | 89.7% | 8.6% |
| Muskegon Heights | 2.58 | 34.3 | 33.8% | 55.2% | 18.1% | 1948 | $838 | 10.0% | 89.0% | 17.4% |
| Roosevelt Park | 2.38 | 35.3 | 17.8% | 34.4% | 11.3% | 1962 | $1,107 | 17.6% | 97.0% | 3.7% |
| Norton Shores | 2.56 | 43.2 | 11.2% | 15.4% | 8.7% | 1975 | $1,382 | 33.6% | 95.5% | 4.7% |
| Wolf Lake | 2.45 | 44.9 | 14.3% | 5.3% | 6.2% | 1977 | $1,047 | 17.6% | 96.1% | 6.4% |
| Lakewood Club | 2.67 | 41.2 | 11.0% | 5.9% | 5.8% | 1997 | $1,372 | 21.9% | 88.6% | 2.2% |
| Twin Lake | 2.65 | 41.4 | 11.7% | 5.5% | 13.4% | 1984 | $911 | 22.1% | 94.8% | 7.8% |
| Whitehall | 2.45 | 47.0 | 8.6% | 11.8% | 11.8% | 1976 | $1,027 | 26.5% | 96.3% | 2.4% |
| Fruitport | 2.51 | 42.9 | 7.9% | 11.0% | 5.9% | 1981 | $1,245 | 24.5% | 94.3% | 5.0% |
| Ferrysburg | 2.05 | 50.7 | 4.7% | 20.0% | 13.8% | 1985 | $1,364 | 51.7% | 98.1% | 0.7% |
All figures 2020–24.
Cities with similar populations: Cisco, TX · Clearwater, KS · Cokato, MN · Coopertown, TN · Horton, AL · Galivants Ferry, SC · Tipton, IA · Mount Gilead, NC · Newman Lake, WA · Nikiski, AK
About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up North Muskegon. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
No other site shows detail at this level for free. We are able to keep this site free by receiving a small commission from the referring links on this page. Please share or cite this page if you aren’t able to otherwise support our work.