Muskegon, MI Demographics

A map of Muskegon's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	19,451	19,174	52.3%	50.0%
Black	10,759	12,962	28.9%	33.8%
Hispanic	3,693	3,535	9.9%	9.2%
Multiracial	2,895	2,070	7.8%	5.4%
Asian	237	138	0.6%	0.4%
Native American/Other	191	439	0.5%	1.1%

Muskegon, Michigan has an estimated population of 37,226, a slight decrease from the 38,318 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 52.3% White, 28.9% Black, 9.9% Hispanic, 7.8% Multiracial, 0.6% Asian, and 0.5% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Muskegon, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Muskegon is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably 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, that probability was 62.4% in 2020 and 62.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Muskegon is ranked the 31st 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 was ranked the 31st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Muskegon's White Population

19,451 residents of Muskegon, or 52.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Muskegon is significantly lower than in Michigan overall, where 72.4% of the population is White. Muskegon ranks 722nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Muskegon's White population has grown by an estimated 1.4%. White residents' share of Muskegon's population has increased from 50.0% to 52.3%.

Muskegon is more White than neighboring Muskegon Heights (17.7% White). Muskegon is less White than neighboring North Muskegon (81.1% White), Roosevelt Park (72.6% White), Norton Shores (87.5% White), and Fruitport (89.4% White).

Muskegon's Black Population

10,759 residents of Muskegon, or 28.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Muskegon is significantly higher than in Michigan overall, where 13.1% of the population is Black. Muskegon ranks 22nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Muskegon's Black population has declined by an estimated 17.0%. Black residents' share of Muskegon's population has decreased from 33.8% to 28.9%.

Muskegon is more Black than neighboring North Muskegon (1.3% Black), Roosevelt Park (10.1% Black), Norton Shores (4.2% Black), and Fruitport (1.4% Black). Muskegon is less Black than neighboring Muskegon Heights (70.8% Black).

Muskegon's Asian Population

237 residents of Muskegon, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Muskegon is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 3.4% of the population is Asian. Muskegon ranks 418th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Muskegon's Asian population has grown by an estimated 71.7%. Asian residents' share of Muskegon's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Muskegon is more Asian than neighboring North Muskegon (0% Asian), and Muskegon Heights (0.3% Asian). Muskegon is less Asian than neighboring Roosevelt Park (1.6% Asian), Norton Shores (0.9% Asian), and Fruitport (0.7% Asian).

Muskegon's Hispanic Population

3,693 residents of Muskegon, or 9.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Muskegon is slightly higher than in Michigan overall, where 5.9% of the population is Hispanic. Muskegon ranks 51st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Muskegon's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 4.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Muskegon's population has increased from 9.2% to 9.9%.

Muskegon is more Hispanic than neighboring Muskegon Heights (4.6% Hispanic), Roosevelt Park (5.9% Hispanic), Norton Shores (3.2% Hispanic), and Fruitport (5.3% Hispanic). Muskegon is less Hispanic than neighboring North Muskegon (10.3% Hispanic).

Muskegon's Native American/Other Population

191 residents of Muskegon, or 0.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Muskegon is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Muskegon ranks 188th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Muskegon's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 56.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Muskegon's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.5%.

Muskegon is more Native American/Other than neighboring Norton Shores (0.3% Native American/Other), and Fruitport (0% Native American/Other). Muskegon is less Native American/Other than neighboring North Muskegon (1.8% Native American/Other), and Muskegon Heights (1.8% Native American/Other).

Muskegon's Multiracial Population

2,895 residents of Muskegon, or 7.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Muskegon is slightly higher than in Michigan overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Muskegon ranks 168th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Muskegon's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 39.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Muskegon's population has increased from 5.4% to 7.8%.

Muskegon is more Multiracial than neighboring North Muskegon (5.5% Multiracial), Muskegon Heights (4.8% Multiracial), Norton Shores (4% Multiracial), and Fruitport (3.2% Multiracial). Muskegon is less Multiracial than neighboring Roosevelt Park (9.3% 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.