Muskegon Heights, MI
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Muskegon Heights, Michigan Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
10,735
Unemployment
17.0%
Poverty
34.9%
Median Home
$42,900
Median Income
$31,431
Median Rent
$703
Muskegon Heights SnackAbility
3
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
3/10
Housing
4
Affordability
8
Diversity
8
Safety
3
Amenities
9
Education
4
Commute
9
Muskegon Heights, MI Crime Report
578
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
5,389.8
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
129.74%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Muskegon Heights / 100k People |
Michigan / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 578 | 5,389.8 | 1,838.9 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 184 | 1,715.8 | 478.0 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 3 | 28.0 | 7.6 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 14 | 130.5 | 44.5 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 155 | 1,445.4 | 365.1 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 394 | 3,674.0 | 1,360.9 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 81 | 755.3 | 233.1 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 270 | 2,517.7 | 943.3 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 43 | 401.0 | 184.5 | 246.0 |
Muskegon Heights, MI Cost Of Living
77
Muskegon Heights's Overall Cost Of Living
Muskegon Heights's Overall Cost Of Living
0.8x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Muskegon Heights | Michigan | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 77 | 91 | 100 | |
| Services | 97 | 95 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 90 | 90 | 100 | |
| Health | 94 | 96 | 100 | |
| Housing | 35 | 76 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 106 | 101 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 100 | 103 | 100 | |
Muskegon Heights, MI Photos
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Rankings for Muskegon Heights in Michigan
Map Of Muskegon Heights, MI
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Population over time in Muskegon Heights
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 10,735 | 0.0% |
| 2019 | 10,735 | -0.1% |
| 2018 | 10,743 | -0.5% |
| 2017 | 10,792 | -0.2% |
| 2016 | 10,809 | 0.0% |
| 2015 | 10,807 | -0.4% |
| 2014 | 10,848 | -0.7% |
| 2013 | 10,923 | -1.1% |
| 2012 | 11,041 | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 11,157 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Muskegon Heights
| Race | Muskegon Heights | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 15.8% | 74.5% | 60.1% |
| African American | 76.3% | 13.5% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.1% | 3.2% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 4.8% | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 2.2% | 5.2% | 18.2% |
Gender in Muskegon Heights
| Gender | Muskegon Heights | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.0% | 50.8% | 50.8% |
| Male | 49.0% | 49.2% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Muskegon Heights for adults over 25
| Education | Muskegon Heights | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 5.0% | 2.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 11.0% | 6.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 39.0% | 29.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 30.0% | 23.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 4.0% | 18.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 3.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Muskegon Heights, Michigan
| Income | Muskegon Heights | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 11.9% | 6.4% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 9.6% | 4.1% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 16.9% | 9.2% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 15.2% | 9.6% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 16.1% | 13.3% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.6% | 18.2% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 9.6% | 12.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 2.8% | 14.6% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 0.5% | 5.9% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 0.7% | 5.7% | 8.3% |
