Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Muskegon Heights, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

9,841

Median Agei

32.7

Race & Ethnicityi

Black

70.8%6,971

White

17.7%1,746

Two or More

4.8%471

Hispanic/Latino

4.6%450

American Indian/Alaska Native

1.3%125

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.5%49

Asian

0.3%29

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

7.4%449

High School Diploma

42.9%2,592

Some College (<1 yr)

11.9%716

Some College (1+ yr)

14.3%862

Associate's Degree

4.2%252

Bachelor's Degree

3.7%225

Master's Degree

4.3%261

Professional Degree

0.1%6

Doctorate

0.4%25

HS or Higher

89.2%

BA or Higher

8.6%

Graduate+

4.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$68,000

Median Renti

$889

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

44.9%1,729

Renter-Occupied

55.1%2,118

Total Units

4,630

Homeownership

44.9%

Vacancy Rate

16.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

37%639

$50K–$100K

28.5%492

$100K–$150K

13.6%236

$150K–$200K

5.3%92

$200K–$300K

10.6%183

$300K–$500K

1.6%27

$500K–$1M

0.2%4

$1M+

3.2%56

Rent Distribution

Under $500

373

$500–$750

333

$750–$1,000

624

$1,000–$1,250

417

$1,250–$1,500

199

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

0.4%18

2010–2019

1.3%61

2000–2009

2.6%121

1990–1999

2.7%123

1980–1989

1.1%51

1970–1979

10.2%471

1960–1969

9.5%442

1950–1959

14.5%672

1940–1949

15.7%727

1939 or earlier

42%1,944

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

88.9%3,421

Electricity

8.2%316

Wood

1%38

Fuel Oil

0.9%33

Bottled/LP Gas

0.7%27

Other

0.2%6

No Fuel

0.2%6

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$35,239

Mean Household Incomei

$42,487

Per Capita Incomei

$17,548

Poverty Ratei

33.7%

Unemploymenti

14.7%

Labor Forcei

4,218

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

13.3%510

$10K–$15K

9.6%371

$15K–$20K

6.4%248

$20K–$25K

7.3%280

$25K–$30K

6.5%250

$30K–$35K

6.4%245

$35K–$40K

8.2%315

$40K–$45K

4.6%176

$45K–$50K

5.4%209

$50K–$60K

7.9%303

$60K–$75K

8.5%327

$75K–$100K

7.3%281

$100K–$125K

5.4%207

$125K–$150K

2.4%92

$150K–$200K

0.8%29

$200K+

0.1%4

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

566

Residentsi

1,321

Avg. Tenant Renti

$309/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

6 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing340 homes97% occupied$306/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers53 homes88% occupied$328/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $35,239/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $11K/yr

79.6%

Very low income$11K–$18K/yr

13.2%

Low income$18K–$28K/yr

6.3%

Moderate / aboveOver $28K/yr

0.9%

Who Receives This Housing

82.5% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

90.5% of subsidized households are minority

21.1% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

13.2% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

790.8%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

3,473

Avg. Commutei

17.6 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

3,599

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

290(4.2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

94%Insured

6%Uninsured