Muskegon, MI Demographics
A map of Muskegon's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 19,174 | 50.0% |
Black | 12,962 | 33.8% |
Hispanic | 3,535 | 9.2% |
Multiracial | 2,070 | 5.4% |
Native American/Other | 439 | 1.1% |
Asian | 138 | 0.4% |
Muskegon, Michigan had a population of 38,318 in 2020. It was 50.0% White, 33.8% Black, 0.4% Asian, 9.2% Hispanic, 1.1% Native American/Other, and 5.4% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Muskegon, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 745 places in Michigan, Muskegon is the 31st most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).
Muskegon's White Population
19,174 residents of Muskegon identify as White, or 50.0%. This makes the White share of the population of Muskegon considerably less than the White share of the population of Michigan (72.4% White). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Muskegon is ranked #722 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Muskegon is more White than neighboring Muskegon Heights (15.8% White). Muskegon is less White than neighboring North Muskegon (87.1% White), Roosevelt Park (77.7% White), Norton Shores (84.7% White), and Fruitport (89% White).
Muskegon's Black Population
12,962 residents of Muskegon identify as Black, or 33.8%. This makes the Black share of the population of Muskegon considerably larger than the Black share of the population of Michigan (13.5% Black). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Muskegon is ranked #22 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Muskegon is more Black than neighboring North Muskegon (2.1% Black), Roosevelt Park (9.6% Black), Norton Shores (3.5% Black), and Fruitport (1% Black). Muskegon is less Black than neighboring Muskegon Heights (73% Black).
Muskegon's Asian Population
138 residents of Muskegon identify as Asian, or 0.4%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Muskegon roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Michigan (3.3% Asian). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Muskegon is ranked #362 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Muskegon is more Asian than neighboring Muskegon Heights (0.3% Asian). Muskegon is less Asian than neighboring North Muskegon (1.3% Asian), Roosevelt Park (1.7% Asian), Norton Shores (1.3% Asian), and Fruitport (0.6% Asian).
Muskegon's Hispanic Population
3,535 residents of Muskegon identify as Hispanic, or 9.2%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Muskegon roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Michigan (5.6% Hispanic). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Muskegon is ranked #51 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Muskegon is more Hispanic than neighboring North Muskegon (4.2% Hispanic), Muskegon Heights (4.7% Hispanic), Roosevelt Park (5.7% Hispanic), Norton Shores (5.2% Hispanic), and Fruitport (3.4% Hispanic).
Muskegon's Native American/Other Population
439 residents of Muskegon identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.1%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Muskegon roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Michigan (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Muskegon is ranked #188 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Muskegon is more Native American/Other than neighboring North Muskegon (0.9% Native American/Other), Muskegon Heights (0.7% Native American/Other), Roosevelt Park (1% Native American/Other), and Norton Shores (0.7% Native American/Other). Muskegon is less Native American/Other than neighboring Fruitport (1.2% Native American/Other).
Muskegon's Multiracial Population
2,070 residents of Muskegon identify as Multiracial, or 5.4%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Muskegon roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Michigan (4.4% Multiracial). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Muskegon is ranked #161 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Muskegon is more Multiracial than neighboring North Muskegon (4.3% Multiracial), Roosevelt Park (4.4% Multiracial), Norton Shores (4.6% Multiracial), and Fruitport (4.8% Multiracial). Muskegon is less Multiracial than neighboring Muskegon Heights (5.5% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.