Muskegon County, Michigan

Muskegon County
Muskegon County Courthouse
Muskegon County Courthouse
Official seal of Muskegon County
Map of Michigan highlighting Muskegon County
Location within the U.S. state of Michigan
Map of the United States highlighting Michigan
Michigan's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 43°17′N 86°27′W / 43.29°N 86.45°W / 43.29; -86.45
Country United States
State Michigan
Founded1859[1]
Named forMuskegon River
SeatMuskegon
Largest cityNorton Shores (area), Muskegon (population)
Area
 • Total1,460 sq mi (3,800 km2)
 • Land499 sq mi (1,290 km2)
 • Water961 sq mi (2,490 km2)  66%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total175,824
 • Density345/sq mi (133/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional districts2nd, 3rd
Websitewww.co.muskegon.mi.us

Muskegon County (/məˈskɡən/ mə-SKEE-gən) is a county in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of 2020, the population was 175,824.[2] The county seat is Muskegon.[3]

Muskegon County comprises the Muskegon, MI Metropolitan Statistical Area, which is part of the larger Grand Rapids-Kentwood-Muskegon, MI Combined Statistical Area.

  1. ^ "Bibliography on Muskegon County". Clarke Historical Library, Central Michigan University. Retrieved January 20, 2013.
  2. ^ "QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 15, 2021.
  3. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.