Muskegon County, county in Michigan, United States. As of 2020 county had an estimated population of 173,883 inhabitants. The county was created 165 years ago in 1859. Its county seat is Muskegon.
There are 17 city/town in Muskegon County, MI. 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, Dalton population 9,409, Wolf Lake population 4,104
Located along the eastern shores of Lake Michigan, Muskegon County, Michigan is defined by its relationship with the state's western coastline. The city of Muskegon sits at the heart of the county, serving as a major Great Lakes port and industrial hub. Visitors flock to Muskegon’s miles of sandy beaches, lakeside parks, and maritime museums.
Just north, North Muskegon overlooks Muskegon Lake and is home to a quaint downtown of shops, restaurants, and public beaches. The village of Lakewood Club is situated directly along Lake Michigan, providing both spectacular views and recreational water access.
Inland towns like Ravenna, Casnovia, and Twin Lake originated as farming communities supporting Muskegon’s growing lumber industry. Though rural at heart, each town still retains its own unique identity and charm.
From the shores of Lake Michigan to the fields and forests of its hinterland, Muskegon County’s diversity stems from generations living in harmony with its natural resources. The relationships between city, village, and countryside weave together the fabric of this coastal Michigan region.
List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Muskegon County.
City Name | Title | Population |
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Casnovia | Township in Muskegon County, Michigan | 320 |
Dalton | Township in Muskegon County, Michigan | 9,409 |
Fruitport | City in Muskegon County, Michigan, United States of America | 1,165 |
Holton | Township of Michigan | 2,625 |
Lakewood Club | City in Muskegon County, Michigan, United States of America | 1,292 |
Montague | Human settlement in Muskegon County, Michigan, United States of America | 1,638 |
Moorland | Township in Muskegon County, Michigan | 1,718 |
Muskegon | City in Michigan, United States | 36,462 |
Muskegon Heights | City in Muskegon County in the U. | 10,688 |
North Muskegon | City in Muskegon County, Michigan, United States of America | 3,792 |
Norton Shores | City in Muskegon County, Michigan, United States of America | 24,623 |
Ravenna | Human settlement in Muskegon County, Michigan, United States of America | 1,706 |
Roosevelt Park | City in Muskegon County, Michigan, United States of America | 3,785 |
Sullivan | Township in Muskegon County, Michigan | 2,612 |
Twin Lake | Census-designated place in Muskegon County, Michigan | 1,720 |
Whitehall | Human settlement in Muskegon County, Michigan, United States of America | 1,771 |
Wolf Lake | City in Becker County, Minnesota, United States of America | 4,104 |