The Town FilesMuskegon County, Michigan
175,961 people. The median home is worth $198,300 (typical Michigan town: $193,900) and the median household earns $65,024.
Towns in Muskegon County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muskegon | 38,318 | $142,300 | $44,735 | 36.0 |
| Norton Shores | 25,030 | $234,800 | $76,579 | 40.6 |
| Muskegon | 17,596 | $149,900 | $54,962 | 38.9 |
| Fruitport | 14,575 | $226,800 | $85,413 | 43.8 |
| Egelston | 11,128 | $160,400 | $61,432 | 39.9 |
| Muskegon Heights | 9,917 | $68,000 | $35,239 | 32.7 |
| Dalton | 9,427 | $210,800 | $81,612 | 40.0 |
| Laketon | 7,626 | $266,800 | $98,114 | 46.9 |
| Fruitland | 5,793 | $298,900 | $91,076 | 52.3 |
| Wolf Lake | 5,034 | $131,400 | $51,637 | 37.4 |
| Roosevelt Park | 4,172 | $193,300 | $62,857 | 35.6 |
| North Muskegon | 4,093 | $264,200 | $104,659 | 44.5 |
| Cedar Creek | 3,192 | $224,600 | $73,586 | 44.5 |
| Ravenna | 2,962 | $224,100 | $75,625 | 39.6 |
| Whitehall | 2,909 | $212,600 | $61,169 | 39.4 |
| Casnovia | 2,793 | $229,800 | $83,333 | 33.1 |
| Holton | 2,586 | $186,300 | $72,910 | 41.7 |
| Sullivan | 2,541 | $215,700 | $65,156 | 45.8 |
People and housing
| Muskegon County | Typical Michigan town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $198,300 | $193,900 |
| Median rent | $1,028 | $955 |
| Median household income | $65,024 | $69,792 |
| Median age | 40.0 | 43.7 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.3% | 21.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 14.1% | 10.4% |
Jobs and pay
63,475 jobs in 2024, average pay $53,204 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 324 storm events in Muskegon County from 1996 to 2026, with 1 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Muskegon County has been included in 14 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2026 | Flood | DR-4925: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| March 27, 2020 | Biological | DR-4494: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3455: Covid-19 |
| June 18, 2013 | Flood | DR-4121: Flooding |
| September 7, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3225: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| June 30, 2004 | Severe Storm | DR-1527: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).