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The City of Norton Shores had a population of 25,041 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.
The primary coordinate point for Norton Shores is located at latitude 43.1689 and longitude -86.2639 in Muskegon County. The formal boundaries for the City of Norton Shores encompass a land area of 23.24 sq. miles and a water area of 1.38 sq. miles. Muskegon County is in the Eastern time zone (GMT -5).
The City of Norton Shores has a C5 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that is independent of any county subdivision and serves as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 25,041 (100%) |
| Population Density | 1,077 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 23 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $76,579 |
| Per Capita Income | $36,997 |
| Median Home Value | $234,800 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 10,658 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 8,309 (78.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,558 (14.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 791 (7.4%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 9,867 |
| Average Household Size | 2.52 |
| Family Households | 7,139 (72.4%) |
The table below compares Norton Shores to the other 745 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Michigan by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 51 | 93rd |
| Population Density | # 312 | 58th |
| Median Household Income | # 181 | 76th |
| Per Capita Income | # 248 | 67th |
| Diversity Index | # 329 | 56th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Michigan Census Data Comparison Tool.
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