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 167 years ago in 1858.
County Snapshot
Muskegon County at a glance
Muskegon County currently has 17 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
17
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
Michigan counties
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MuskegonPopulation 36,462
Top linked places
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% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 43.2192,-86.2125 |
| Named for | Muskegon River |
| Altitude | 663 feet / 202 meters |
| Capital | Muskegon |
| Establishment | January 01, 1859 |
| Time Zone | America/Detroit |
| Local time | 18:15:31 (17th April 2026) |
| Density | 46 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 0.97% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 42℉ Widespread Fog 7-days weather |
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 |
Weather
Widespread fog. Partly cloudy. Low around 42, with temperatures rising to around 44 overnight. West southwest wind around 2 mph.
7-Day Forecast- 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, .
More notable people
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