Muskegon, MI Employment

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41%
Income/capita NAT. AVG.
36%
Household income NAT. AVG.
14%
Unemployment NAT. AVG.
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IndexMuskegonMichiganNational
Income per capita$17,745$27,549$29,829
Median household income$35,323$50,803$55,322
Median income owner occupied$48,900$62,251$70,586
Median income renter occupied$22,670$28,598$35,192
Median earnings male$26,082$35,730$36,919
Median earnings female$21,002$22,948$26,250
Unemployment rate5.3%5.2%4.7%
Poverty level25.0%16.3%15.1%
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Key findings

  • The income per capita in Muskegon is 41% lower than the national average
  • The median household income in Muskegon is 36% lower than the national average
  • Male median earnings are 41% higher than female median earnings
  • The unemployment rate in Muskegon is 14% higher than the national average
  • The poverty level in Muskegon is 66% higher than the national average

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      $23,546 $35,323 $70,646
      City
      $33,865 $50,803 $101,606
      State
      $36,877 $55,322 $110,644
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      Muskegon median earnings by income bracket

      Muskegon employment by industry

      Labour TypeMaleFemale
      Construction industry8.0%8.0%
      Manufacturing sector30.7%30.7%
      Financial & insurance services2.3%2.3%
      Wholesale & retail services14.1%14.1%
      Public administration1.8%1.8%
      Transportation, warehousing & utilities3.3%3.3%
      Education, health & social services12.9%12.9%
      Other25.8%25.8%

      Nearby cities with high median household income

      City Population Household Income National Avg.
      Twin Lake, MI1,764$83,66951.2%
      North Muskegon, MI3,795$81,04246.5%
      Norton Shores, MI24,557$65,72718.8%
      Fruitport, MI1,222$65,62518.6%
      Spring Lake, MI2,477$62,85713.6%
      Muskegon, MI37,317$35,32336.2%

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      Park Ridge, IL37,431$113,809105.7%
      Muskegon, MI37,317$35,32336.2%
      Source: The Muskegon, MI employment data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).
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