Muskegon County, MI population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Muskegon County increased by 6,080. In this period, the peak population was 176,564 in the year 2023. The numbers suggest that the population has not reached its peak yet and is showing a trend of further growth.
| Year | Population | Year on Year Change | Change in Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 170,484 | - | - |
| 2001 | 171,398 | 914 | 0.54% |
| 2002 | 172,129 | 731 | 0.43% |
| 2003 | 173,042 | 913 | 0.53% |
| 2004 | 173,743 | 701 | 0.41% |
| 2005 | 174,768 | 1,025 | 0.59% |
| 2006 | 175,019 | 251 | 0.14% |
| 2007 | 175,216 | 197 | 0.11% |
| 2008 | 175,472 | 256 | 0.15% |
| 2009 | 174,515 | -957 | -0.55% |
| 2010 | 171,923 | -2,592 | -1.49% |
| 2011 | 170,056 | -1,867 | -1.09% |
| 2012 | 170,191 | 135 | 0.08% |
| 2013 | 172,312 | 2,121 | 1.25% |
| 2014 | 172,304 | -8 | -0.00% |
| 2015 | 172,506 | 202 | 0.12% |
| 2016 | 173,342 | 836 | 0.48% |
| 2017 | 173,804 | 462 | 0.27% |
| 2018 | 173,719 | -85 | -0.05% |
| 2019 | 173,645 | -74 | -0.04% |
| 2020 | 174,784 | 1,139 | 0.66% |
| 2021 | 175,550 | 766 | 0.44% |
| 2022 | 175,539 | -11 | -0.01% |
| 2023 | 176,564 | 1,025 | 0.58% |
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Muskegon County, MI population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Muskegon County's population increased by 1,439 (0.84%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.
From 2010 to 2020, Muskegon County's population increased by 2,861 (1.66%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.18% .
After the COVID19 pandemic and, between the year 2020 and 2023, Muskegon County's population increased by 1,780 (1.02%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Muskegon County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 176,564.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Muskegon County's population peaked in year 2023 at 176,564.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Muskegon County's population was lowest in year 2011 at 170,056.
Muskegon County, MI annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Muskegon County grew year by year for 16 years and declined for 7 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Muskegon County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.16% per year. Overall the population grew 3.57% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Muskegon County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.16% per year.
From 2012 to 2013 Muskegon County population grew the most, with an increase of 2,121 people (a 1.25% year-on-year increase)..
From 2009 to 2010 Muskegon County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 2,592 people (a 1.49% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Muskegon County, MI population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Muskegon County's population increased by 1,014 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 11 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 1,025 (0.58%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Muskegon County, MI changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Muskegon County increased by 4,252 (2.47%). The population was highest at 176,564 in the year 2023 and lowest at 172,304 in the year 2014. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.24%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)