Muskegon County Population Charts

According to the most recent Muskegon County Michigan demographics data available from the 2022 Census Bureau released in the American Community Survey in November of 2022, Figure 1 Muskegon County depicts it has a Population 2021 of 175,633 which is the third most populous of all other counties in the greater Muskegon County region. The county with the highest population in the area is Milwaukee County which shows a population of 939,123 ( appreciably bigger). Figure 3 uses the Muskegon County population data for a comparison of the population growth/population change estimates from the years 2010 to 2021 and Muskegon County Michigan shows an increase of 3,445 (2%).

The total Muskegon County Michigan greater area population percent change for all areas for the years from 2010 to 2021 is shown in Figure 4 and for Muskegon County depicts it has a Population Change of 2.0% which is in the mid point range of other counties in the surrounding region.

Looking at the Muskegon County population density (measured as people per square mile) and providing comparisons to both the national and state average population density in Figure 5, Muskegon County Michigan shows it has 351 people per square mile which is in the mid range of other counties in the greater region. The next higher as measured by population density is Ozaukee County 11.2% larger with population density of 391. The county with the highest population density in the area is Milwaukee County which shows a people per square mile of 3,889 ( considerably bigger). Figure 6 provides Muskegon County demographics for the overall median age for all people in the region and Muskegon County shows it has a Median Age of 39.4 which is less than most other counties in the greater region. The county with the highest overall median age of all people in the area is Mason County which depicts an age of 46.5 (18.0% larger). The Muskegon County Michigan population data for median age broken out by gender for both men versus the median age of women is shown in Figure 7. Muskegon County Michigan depicts a median age of men about 5.8% smaller as the median age of women. Figure 10 shows the Muskegon County Michigan Hispanic (including non Hispanic whites) population household ethnicity in the region and Muskegon County depicts it has a Hispanic or Latino of 5.9% which is less than most other counties in the greater region. Figure 11 compares the ratio of the amount of men to the amount of women and shows total male population about the same size as the total female population.

Muskegon County Marital Status and Families Charts

Figure 12 shows the detailed marriage characteristics broken down by %residents who are married, never married, single, divorced, and widowed. Muskegon County has the largest proportion of never married percent at 14% of the total and is ranked #1. Figure 14 compares the average household size using the average number of people in a family for Muskegon County households. Muskegon County shows it has a Family Size of 3.2 which is less than most other counties in the metro area. The county with the highest average family size in the area is Milwaukee County which shows an average family size of 3.3 (only about 3.9% larger).

Figure 15 shows the overall ratio of Muskegon County households for families to the total number of Muskegon County households and that Muskegon County depicts it has a Families of 68% which is less than most other counties in the metro area. The county with the highest percent of people who are in a family in the area is Allegan County which indicates a families percent of 74% (8.5% larger).

Looking at Muskegon County households that are headed by a husband and wife as a percent of all families in Figure 16, Muskegon County depicts it has a Married-couple family of 70% which is the second smallest when sorted by percent of people in a husband and wife family of all the other counties in the local area. The county with the highest percent of people in a husband and wife family in the area is Ozaukee County which depicts a husband and wife family percent of 85% (21.2% larger). Figure 17 shows Muskegon County demographics for the head of household for each place using a breakdown of married-couple, male-headed alone, and female-headed alone. Muskegon County Michigan has one of the largest proportions of households at 21.9% of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger county being Milwaukee County with 29.1%.

Muskegon County Mothers and Children Charts

The next section of charts provide a detailed look at mothers and baby births that occurred over the past 12 months. Figure 18 shows the rate of women aged 15 to 50 years old who have given birth. Muskegon County depicts it has a Birth Rate of 4.6% which is the second smallest as measured by percent of women who gave birth of all the other counties in the local area. The county with the highest percent of women who gave birth in the area is Oceana County which indicates a birth rate of 8.2% (79.0% larger). Figure 19 shows the breakdown of the mother's age for all baby births that occurred in the last 12 months and it has the largest proportion of percent of births to mothers aged 15 to 19 at 22% of the total and is ranked #1. Second, it has one of the largest proportions of percent of births to mothers aged 20 to 24 at 35% of the total and is ranked #3. Only #2 Allegan County (38%), and #1 Mason County (46%) are larger. Third, it has the second smallest as measured by percent of births to mothers aged 15 to 19 of all the other counties in the greater region in order of percent of births to mothers aged 25 to 29 at 20% of the total.

In Figure 20, the demographic data for Muskegon County Michigan teenager birth rate is shown (women between the ages of 15 and 19.) Muskegon County shows it has a Teenager Birth Rate of 5% which is the second most percent of births to a teenager of all the counties in the greater Muskegon County region. The county with the highest teenager birth rate in the area is Oceana County which depicts a births to a teenager of 14% (approximately 2.7 times bigger).

In Figure 21, the percentage of all births in the last 12 months to mothers that were unmarried is shown (unwed mothers.) Muskegon County shows it has a Unwed Births of 45% which is the third most percent of unwed women who have given birth of all other counties in the greater Muskegon County region. The county with the highest percent of unwed women who have given birth in the area is Mason County which shows an unwed mother birth rate of 64% (40.8% larger).

The next chart, Figure 22, shows the percentage of unwed mothers who are also on public assistance. Muskegon County depicts it has a Unwed birth and on public assistance of 6.0% which is the third most percent of unwed women who gave birth and are on public assistance of all other counties in the greater Muskegon County region. The county with the highest percent of unwed women who have given birth and are on public assistance in the area is Milwaukee County which depicts a percent of unwed women who gave birth and are on public assistance of 12.4% (about twice as large).

Unwed mothers who have given birth in the last 12 months are also shown broken down by age group in Figure 24. Muskegon County Michigan has the percentage of unwed mothers aged 15 to 19 less than most other counties in the greater region at 77.3% of the total. Figure 25 shows the comparative demographic rate of unwed mothers who have given birth in the last 12 months are broken down by racial group (including the Hispanic birth rate.) Muskegon County Michigan has one of the largest proportions of White unwed birth rate at 76.3% of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger county being Mason County with 100.0%. Second, it has the largest proportion of Black unwed birth rate at 70.7% of the total and is ranked #1. Third, it has the largest proportion of Asian unwed birth rate at 100.0% of the total and is ranked #1. Also, it has the largest proportion of Native Hawaiian unwed birth rate at 100.0% of the total and is ranked #1.

Figure 26 shows unwed mothers in poverty (based on median household income definition) who have given birth in the last 12 months. Muskegon County Michigan has the percentage of unwed births and living below poverty level in the center range of other counties in the metro area at 25.1% of the total. Second, it has less than most other counties in the surrounding region in order of unwed births and living between 100% and 199% of poverty level at 34.1% of the total.

For all births to unwed mothers, Figure 27 breaks down the education level of the mother by less than high school through college and post graduate attainment it has one of the largest proportions of percent of unwed mothers with less than high school education at 41% of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger county being Allegan County with 46%. Second, it has in the center range of other counties in the greater region in order of percent of unwed mothers who are a high school graduate or equivalent at 35% of the total.

Muskegon County Marital Status Charts

The next set of demographic data looks at the marital status for Muskegon County households which is useful for internet research. Figure 28 compares the total number of single people in each area. Muskegon County indicates it has a Total Single People of 52% which is the second most percent single people of all the counties in the greater Muskegon County region. The county with the highest percent of people who are single for any reason in the area is Milwaukee County which shows a percent single of 61% (17.2% larger). Comparing percent of people who are single for any reason to the United States average of 50%, Muskegon County is only about 4.2% larger. Also, measured against the state of Michigan, percent of people who are single for any reason of 51%, Muskegon County is only slightly larger.

Figure 30 compares the single people in each area broken down by never married, divorced, and widowed. Muskegon County Michigan has the largest proportion of percent never married at 14% of the total and is ranked #1. Second, it has one of the largest proportions of percent divorced at 6% of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger county being Mason County with 8%. Figure 31 shows the demographics for the number of single men adults in each area broken out by never married, divorced and widowed. Muskegon County Michigan has the largest proportion of men who have never been married at 13% of the total and is ranked #1. Figure 32 shows the number of single women adults in each area broken out by never married, divorced and widowed. Muskegon County Michigan has the largest proportion of women who have never been married at 15% of the total and is ranked #1.

Figure 33 shows the Muskegon County demographics for the ratio of the number of single men between the age of 18 and 65, in each area, broken down by age group for the Muskegon County metro area. Muskegon County Michigan has one of the largest proportions of single men 18 to 24 at 16% of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger county being Milwaukee County with 18%. Second, it has one of the largest proportions of single men 25 to 29 at 11% of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger county being Milwaukee County with 13%. Third, it has the largest proportion of single men 30 to 34 at 10% of the total and is ranked #1. Also, it has the largest proportion of single men 35 to 39 at 9% of the total and is ranked #1.

Figure 34 shows the Muskegon County population data for the ratio of the number of single women between the age of 18 and 65, in each area, broken down by age group for the Muskegon County metro area. Muskegon County Michigan has one of the largest proportions of single women 18 to 24 at 15% of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger county being Milwaukee County with 17%. Second, it has the largest proportion of single women 30 to 34 at 10% of the total and is ranked #1.

Muskegon County Citizenship Demographics Charts

The next section of demographic information provides detailed data Muskegon County residents including: immigrants, citizenship, immigration, country of origin, non citizens and more. To start, Figure 35 shows a high level view of citizenship. Muskegon County Michigan has the percentage of citizens by naturalization the second smallest when ranked by percent of citizens born In US of all the other counties in the local area at 1% of the total. The next chart (Figure 36) shows for all citizens what the original place of birth was for people who were born in a foreign country and has the smallest proportion of birthplace in this state at 1% of the total. Second, it has the smallest proportion of birthplace in northeast US at 5% of the total.

In Figure 37, the demographic percentage of Muskegon County residents who were not born in the United States is shown (i.e. percent foreign born.) Muskegon County shows it has a Percent Foreign Born of 2.0% which is the second smallest when sorted by percent of population who was born in another country of all the other counties in the local area. The county with the highest percent of population who was born in another country in the area is Milwaukee County which depicts a percent born outside United States of 9.2% (approximately 4.7 times bigger). Comparing percent of population who was born in another country to the United States average of 13.6%, Muskegon County is approximately a sixth the size. Also, measured against the state of Michigan, percent of population who was born in another country of 6.9%, Muskegon County is approximately a third the size.

Figure 39 provides a detailed analysis of non citizens by breaking them into two age groups: Under 18 and over the age of 18. Muskegon County Michigan depicts a percent of non citizens under 18 years old only about 5.9% the size as the percent of non citizens over 18 years old. Figure 40 provides further information for non citizen age by showing a comparison of the median age for all non citizens immigrants. it has a Non Citizen Median Age of 41.2 which is the second most median age of non citizens of all the counties in the greater Muskegon County region. The county with the highest median age of non citizens in the area is Ottawa County which depicts a median age of 42.8 (only about 3.9% larger). The next diagram (Figure 41) shows the year of entry that non citizens entered the United States. The year of entry can show the rate of flow at various points of time in the past for when they entered the U.S. it has one of the largest proportions of non citizens who entered the US before 1990 at 15% of the total and is ranked #3. Only #2 Ottawa County (17%), and #1 Mason County (28%) are larger.

For all foreign born people who have gone through naturalization (the process of becoming a legal U.S. resident citizen), Figure 42 shows the year when they became fully naturalized U.S. citizens. has the smallest proportion of people naturalized 2015 or later at 10% of the total. Second, it has the second smallest when sorted by percent of people naturalized 2015 or later of all the other counties in the greater region when ranked by people naturalized 2000 to 2004 at 6% of the total. Third, it has the largest proportion of people naturalized before 1990 at 39% of the total and is ranked #1.

Muskegon County Birthplace Demographic Charts

Figure 45 is a table that breaks out all the people who were foreign born by which large geographic region where they were born. Muskegon County Michigan has the largest proportion of people who were born in the Caribbean at 5.2% of the total and is ranked #1. Second, it has the smallest proportion of people who were born in South America at 1.5% of the total.