Muskegon, Michigan

Muskegon: City in Michigan, United States

About

Muskegon is a city located in the county of Muskegon in the U.S. state of Michigan. Its population at the 2010 census was 38,401 and a population density of 818 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 36,462 inhabitants.

The city was created 187 years ago in 1836.

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Location of Muskegon on Michigan map.

Quick Facts about Muskegon

Population : 36,462 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Michigan (United States)
County : Muskegon County
Postal code : 49440–49445
Phone Area Codes : 231
Area : 46.93 km2
Altitude : 6,280 feet / 1914 meters
Capital city : Muskegon is capital of Muskegon County
Establishment : January 01, 1837 (187 years ago)
Time Zone : Eastern Time Zone
Local time : 01:31:56 (22nd December 2024)
Density : 777 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : -5.32% (2010-2020)
Muskegon Michigan harbor entrance image
Muskegon Michigan harbor entrance
Muskegon Michigan harbor entrance image
Muskegon Michigan harbor entrance image

Geography

Muskegon is located at 43°14'3"N 86°14'54"W (43.2341800, -86.2483900).

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Demographics

According to census records, the population of Muskegon decreased by 5.32% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 38,401 - census
2011 37,002 -3.78% estimation process
2012 37,002 0% estimation process
2013 38,350 3.51% estimation process
2014 38,226 -0.32% estimation process
2015 38,163 -0.17% estimation process
2016 38,172 0.02% estimation process
2017 37,985 -0.49% estimation process
2018 37,293 -1.86% estimation process
2019 36,565 -1.99% estimation process
2020 36,462 -0.28% estimation process

Muskegon zip code is 49440. County name: Muskegon, County fips: 26121

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Best Things to Do in Muskegon

1 Michigan's Adventure

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2 Pere Marquette Park

Rating: 4.7 (3883)

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Pere Marquette Park

3 USS SILVERSIDES Submarine Museum

Rating: 4.7 (1260)

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4 Kruse Park

Rating: 4.6 (777)

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Kruse Park

5 Muskegon Museum of Art

Rating: 4.7 (381)

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Muskegon Museum of Art

Other Places in Muskegon

1 City of Muskegon

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City of Muskegon

2 Muskegon City Hall

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Muskegon City Hall

3 Roosevelt Park City Hall

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Roosevelt Park City Hall

People born in Muskegon (80)

People born in Muskegon, including singer, songwriter, musician, and record producer Iggy Pop, astronomer Heber Doust Curtis, former NBA player and head coach Don Nelson, .

List

  • Wayne Static (American rock musician (1965-2014)) he was born in 04/11/1965
  • Bettye LaVette (American soul singer-songwriter) she was born in 29/01/1946
  • Burt Kennedy (American film director and screenwriter (1922-2001)) he was born in 03/09/1922
  • Cathy O'Brien (American writer) she was born in 04/12/1957
  • David Leestma (American astronaut) he was born in 06/05/1949
  • Frank Stanton (broadcasting executive) he was born in 20/03/1908
  • Justin Abdelkader (American ice hockey player) he was born in 25/02/1987
  • Haddon Sundblom (American artist (1899-1976)) he was born in 22/06/1899
  • Carl Russ (American football player) he was born in 16/02/1953
  • Nate McLouth (American baseball player) he was born in 28/10/1981
  • Ruvell Martin (American Football player) he was born in 10/08/1982
  • W. Wesley Peterson (American mathematician) he was born in 22/04/1924
  • Drew Naymick (American basketball player) he was born in 18/02/1985
  • Hamilton Smith (American screenwriter) he was born in 22/10/1887
  • Ronald Johnson (Player of American football) he was born in 03/08/1988
  • Vonda Kay Van Dyke (American model) she was born in 19/05/1943
  • John Beyrle (American diplomat) he was born in 11/02/1954
  • Joseph Beyrle (Recipient of the Purple Heart medal) he was born in 25/08/1923

Schools in Muskegon

College & universities near Muskegon, MI

Code Name City ZIP
171304 Muskegon Community College Muskegon (MI) 49442-1432

Stations (8)

Amtrak & bus stations near Muskegon, MI

Code Name Address Type
HOM Holland station 171 Lincoln Ave. RAIL
GRR Vernon J. Ehlers Station 431 Wealthy St. SW RAIL
RKF Rockford, Michigan US 131 & 10 Mile Road NE BUS
HWC Howard City, Michigan 130 North Ensley St. BUS
BGP Big Rapids, Michigan 14342 Northland Dr. BUS

Post Office

Post offices near Muskegon

Post Office Name City ZIP
Muskegon Post Office Muskegon (MI) 49440

Other cities in Muskegon County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Muskegon County , MI. (more)

City Name Population Title
Norton Shores 24,623 City in Muskegon County, Michigan, United States of America
Muskegon Heights 10,688 City in Muskegon County in the U.
Dalton 9,409 Township in Muskegon County, Michigan
Wolf Lake 4,104 City in Becker County, Minnesota, United States of America
North Muskegon 3,792 City in Muskegon County, Michigan, United States of America
Roosevelt Park 3,785 City in Muskegon County, Michigan, United States of America
Holton 2,625 Township of Michigan
Sullivan 2,612 Township in Muskegon County, Michigan
Whitehall 1,771 Human settlement in Muskegon County, Michigan, United States of America
Twin Lake 1,720 Census-designated place in Muskegon County, Michigan
Moorland 1,718 Township in Muskegon County, Michigan
Ravenna 1,706 Human settlement in Muskegon County, Michigan, United States of America
Montague 1,638 Human settlement in Muskegon County, Michigan, United States of America
Lakewood Club 1,292 City in Muskegon County, Michigan, United States of America
Fruitport 1,165 City in Muskegon County, Michigan, United States of America
Casnovia 320 Township in Muskegon County, Michigan

Distance to Other Cities

Muskegon distances to largest Michigan cities