Norton Shores, MI Demographics

A map of Norton Shores's Population by Race

Norton Shores, Michigan had a population of 25,030 in 2020. It was 84.7% White, 3.5% Black, 1.3% Asian, 5.2% Hispanic, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 4.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Norton Shores, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 745 places in Michigan, Norton Shores is the 52nd 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).

Norton Shores's White Population

21,191 residents of Norton Shores identify as White, or 84.7%. This makes the White share of the population of Norton Shores larger than the White share of the population of Michigan (72.4% White). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Norton Shores is ranked #547 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Norton Shores is more White than neighboring Muskegon Heights (15.8% White), Roosevelt Park (77.7% White), and Muskegon (50% White). Norton Shores is less White than neighboring Ferrysburg (90.2% White), and North Muskegon (87.1% White).

Norton Shores's Black Population

879 residents of Norton Shores identify as Black, or 3.5%. This makes the Black share of the population of Norton Shores slightly less than the Black share of the population of Michigan (13.5% Black). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Norton Shores is ranked #133 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Norton Shores is more Black than neighboring Ferrysburg (0.8% Black), and North Muskegon (2.1% Black). Norton Shores is less Black than neighboring Muskegon Heights (73% Black), Roosevelt Park (9.6% Black), and Muskegon (33.8% Black).

Norton Shores's Asian Population

337 residents of Norton Shores identify as Asian, or 1.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Norton Shores roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Michigan (3.3% Asian). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Norton Shores is ranked #127 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Norton Shores is more Asian than neighboring Muskegon Heights (0.3% Asian), and Muskegon (0.4% Asian). Norton Shores is less Asian than neighboring Roosevelt Park (1.7% Asian), and Ferrysburg (1.4% Asian).

Norton Shores's Hispanic Population

1,299 residents of Norton Shores identify as Hispanic, or 5.2%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Norton Shores roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Michigan (5.6% Hispanic). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Norton Shores is ranked #170 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Norton Shores is more Hispanic than neighboring Muskegon Heights (4.7% Hispanic), Ferrysburg (2.9% Hispanic), and North Muskegon (4.2% Hispanic). Norton Shores is less Hispanic than neighboring Roosevelt Park (5.7% Hispanic), and Muskegon (9.2% Hispanic).

Norton Shores's Native American/Other Population

176 residents of Norton Shores identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Norton Shores roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Michigan (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Norton Shores is ranked #371 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Norton Shores is less Native American/Other than neighboring Roosevelt Park (1% Native American/Other), Muskegon (1.1% Native American/Other), Ferrysburg (0.9% Native American/Other), and North Muskegon (0.9% Native American/Other).

Norton Shores's Multiracial Population

1,148 residents of Norton Shores identify as Multiracial, or 4.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Norton Shores roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Michigan (4.4% Multiracial). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Norton Shores is ranked #272 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Norton Shores is more Multiracial than neighboring Roosevelt Park (4.4% Multiracial), Ferrysburg (3.8% Multiracial), and North Muskegon (4.3% Multiracial). Norton Shores is less Multiracial than neighboring Muskegon Heights (5.5% Multiracial), and Muskegon (5.4% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.