Muskegon County, Michigan
Muskegon County: County in Michigan, United States
About
Muskegon County is a county located in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2010 census, the population was 172,188 and a population density of 46 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 173,883 inhabitants. Its county seat is Muskegon. The county was created 165 years ago in 1858.
Quick Facts about Muskegon County
| Population : | 173,883 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Michigan (United States) |
| Different from : | Muskingum County |
| Twitter username : | muskegoncounty |
| Area : | 3780 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 66% |
| Land as percent of area : | 34% |
| Named for : | Muskegon River |
| Altitude : | 663 feet / 202 meters |
| Capital : | Muskegon |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1859 |
| Time Zone : | America/Detroit |
| Local time : | 04:57:57 (23rd November 2024) |
| Density : | 46 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 0.97% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Muskegon County is located at 43°13'9"N 86°12'45"W (43.2191900, -86.2124600). It has 6 neighbors: Kent County, Newaygo County, Oceana County, Ottawa County, Milwaukee County and Ozaukee County.
Muskegon County map
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The largest city of Muskegon County is Muskegon with a population of 36,462. Other cities include, Norton Shores population 24,623, Muskegon Heights population 10,688, Wolf Lake population 4,104 and North Muskegon population 3,792. See all Muskegon County cities & populated places.
Muskegon County Populated Places (more)
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Muskegon County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Muskegon | 36,462 | City in Michigan, United States |
| 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 |
- Official Website
Official website of Muskegon County
Muskegon County has 6 neighbours.
- Kent County county in Michigan, United States
- Newaygo County county in Michigan, United States
- Oceana County county in Michigan, United States
- Ottawa County county in Michigan, United States
- Milwaukee County county in Wisconsin, United States
- Ozaukee County county in Wisconsin, United States
- Muskegon
Demographics
The population of Muskegon County increased by 0.97% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 172,188 | - | census |
| 2011 | 170,026 | -1.27% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 170,159 | 0.08% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 172,273 | 1.23% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 172,254 | -0.01% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 172,447 | 0.11% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 173,227 | 0.45% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 173,645 | 0.24% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 173,599 | -0.03% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 173,566 | -0.02% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 173,883 | 0.18% | estimation process |
People born in Muskegon County (2)
People born in Muskegon County, including football and baseball player Jack Weisenburger, Michigan politician Nicholas J. Whelan, .
List
Michigan Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Wayne County | 1,740,623 | County in Michigan, United States |
| Oakland County | 1,253,459 | County in Michigan, United States |
| Macomb County | 870,791 | County in Michigan, United States |
| Detroit | 665,369 | The twenty-fourth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Detroit metropolitan area. |
| Kent County | 658,708 | County in Michigan, United States |
| Genesee County | 404,794 | County in Michigan, United States |
| Washtenaw County | 366,473 | County in Michigan, United States |
| Ottawa County | 294,635 | County in Michigan, United States |
| Ingham County | 290,609 | County in Michigan, United States |
| Kalamazoo County | 265,988 | County in Michigan, United States |
| Grand Rapids | 200,031 | The second most populous city in Michigan. |
| Livingston County | 192,335 | County in Michigan, United States |
| Saginaw County | 189,868 | County in Michigan, United States |
| Saint Clair County | 159,293 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Jackson County | 156,920 | County in Michigan, United States |
| Berrien County | 153,025 | County in Michigan, United States |
