Muskegon Heights, MI Demographics

A map of Muskegon Heights's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Black	6,971	7,238	70.8%	73.0%
White	1,746	1,571	17.7%	15.8%
Multiracial	471	548	4.8%	5.5%
Hispanic	450	464	4.6%	4.7%
Native American/Other	174	68	1.8%	0.7%
Asian	29	28	0.3%	0.3%

Muskegon Heights, Michigan has an estimated population of 9,841, a less than 1% change from the 9,917 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 70.8% Black, 17.7% White, 4.8% Multiracial, 4.6% Hispanic, 1.8% Native American/Other, and 0.3% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Muskegon Heights, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Muskegon Heights has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is slightly more diverse than Michigan overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Muskegon Heights, that probability was 43.7% in 2020 and 46.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Muskegon Heights is ranked the 105th most populous place in Michigan, out of 745 places. 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 Heights was ranked the 105th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Muskegon Heights's White Population

1,746 residents of Muskegon Heights, or 17.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Muskegon Heights is significantly lower than in Michigan overall, where 72.4% of the population is White. Muskegon Heights ranks 741st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Muskegon Heights's White population has grown by an estimated 11.1%. White residents' share of Muskegon Heights's population has increased from 15.8% to 17.7%.

Muskegon Heights is less White than neighboring Muskegon (52.3% White), Roosevelt Park (72.6% White), Norton Shores (87.5% White), North Muskegon (81.1% White), and Fruitport (89.4% White).

Muskegon Heights's Black Population

6,971 residents of Muskegon Heights, or 70.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Muskegon Heights is significantly higher than in Michigan overall, where 13.1% of the population is Black. Muskegon Heights ranks 4th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Muskegon Heights's Black population has declined by an estimated 3.7%. Black residents' share of Muskegon Heights's population has decreased from 73.0% to 70.8%.

Muskegon Heights is more Black than neighboring Muskegon (28.9% Black), Roosevelt Park (10.1% Black), Norton Shores (4.2% Black), North Muskegon (1.3% Black), and Fruitport (1.4% Black).

Muskegon Heights's Asian Population

29 residents of Muskegon Heights, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Muskegon Heights is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 3.4% of the population is Asian. Muskegon Heights ranks 473rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Muskegon Heights's Asian population has grown by an estimated 3.6%. Asian residents' share of Muskegon Heights's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Muskegon Heights is more Asian than neighboring North Muskegon (0% Asian). Muskegon Heights is less Asian than neighboring Muskegon (0.6% Asian), Roosevelt Park (1.6% Asian), Norton Shores (0.9% Asian), and Fruitport (0.7% Asian).

Muskegon Heights's Hispanic Population

450 residents of Muskegon Heights, or 4.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Muskegon Heights is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 5.9% of the population is Hispanic. Muskegon Heights ranks 220th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Muskegon Heights's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 3.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Muskegon Heights's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.6%.

Muskegon Heights is more Hispanic than neighboring Norton Shores (3.2% Hispanic). Muskegon Heights is less Hispanic than neighboring Muskegon (9.9% Hispanic), Roosevelt Park (5.9% Hispanic), North Muskegon (10.3% Hispanic), and Fruitport (5.3% Hispanic).

Muskegon Heights's Native American/Other Population

174 residents of Muskegon Heights, or 1.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Muskegon Heights is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Muskegon Heights ranks 414th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Muskegon Heights's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 155.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Muskegon Heights's population has increased from 0.7% to 1.8%.

Muskegon Heights is more Native American/Other than neighboring Muskegon (0.5% Native American/Other), Roosevelt Park (0.5% Native American/Other), Norton Shores (0.3% Native American/Other), and Fruitport (0% Native American/Other).

Muskegon Heights's Multiracial Population

471 residents of Muskegon Heights, or 4.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Muskegon Heights is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Muskegon Heights ranks 150th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Muskegon Heights's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 14.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Muskegon Heights's population has decreased from 5.5% to 4.8%.

Muskegon Heights is more Multiracial than neighboring Norton Shores (4% Multiracial), and Fruitport (3.2% Multiracial). Muskegon Heights is less Multiracial than neighboring Muskegon (7.8% Multiracial), Roosevelt Park (9.3% Multiracial), and North Muskegon (5.5% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.