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Roosevelt Park, MI

Facts, statistics and data on population, demographics, income, economy, housing and education
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Key Indicators
A quick look at key numbers

Population

4,144
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates

Median Age

35.6
years ∙ half population younger than 35.6, half older

Diversity Index

Low High
45%
chance two random people differ in race and ethnicity

Nativity

3%
foreign-born population
97%Native
3% Foreign-born

Geographic Context

Location, size, and surroundings

About

Roosevelt Park is a city within Muskegon County, Michigan, United States.
Location
City in Muskegon County, MI, US
Co-ordinates
DEC43.198147° N, 86.273346° W
DMS43° 11′ 53.33″ N, 86° 16′ 24.05″ W

Population Density & area

4,023/sq mi (1,558/km²)
Total Area
1.03 sq mi (2.66 km²)
Land Area
1.03 sq mi (2.66 km²) · 100%
Water Area
0 sq mi (0 km²) · 0%

Demographics & Living

Who lives here, how households are formed, and community composition

Population Composition

Key characteristics of the population

Sex Distribution

50.8% male
Male 50.8%
Female 49.2%
males per 100 females
Roosevelt Park 103.2
Muskegon County 99.6
Michigan 98.2

Nativity

3%
foreign-born population
97%Native
3% Foreign-born
% Foreign-born
Roosevelt Park 3%
Muskegon County 1.9%
Michigan 7.2%
Age Distribution
How the population is spread across age groups

Median Age

35.6
years ∙ half population younger than 35.6, half older
Roosevelt Park
35.6
Muskegon County
40
Michigan
40.2

Dependency ratio

Low High
55.7
dependents per 100 working-age adults
Roosevelt Park 55.7
Muskegon County 69.3
Michigan 66.3

AGE DISTRIBUTION

Distribution of age group
Median age
Roosevelt Park Muskegon County Michigan
Age Group
Children (Under 18) 18.9% 22.5% 21.2%
Working age (18-64) 64.2% 59% 60.2%
Senior (65+) 16.9% 18.5% 18.6%
Dependency ratio
Total dependency ratio 55.7 69.3 66.3
Child dependency ratio 29.5 38 35.3
Old-age dependency ratio 26.3 31.3 31
Racial & Ethnic Composition
Racial and ethnic makeup and how it compares

Race & Ethnicity

White
72.6%
Black
10.1%
Asian
1.6%
Hispanic
5.9%
Other
9.8%
Note: White, Black, and Asian refer to individuals belonging to a single race and not of Hispanic origin. Hispanics may be of any race.

Diversity Index

Low High
45%
chance two random people differ in race and ethnicity
Roosevelt Park 45%
Muskegon County 41.6%
Michigan 45.2%
Note: The Diversity Index (DI), based on the Blau Index, measures the probability that two randomly selected individuals differ in race and ethnicity. Values range from 0 (no diversity) to 1 (high diversity) and are shown as percentages.

RACIAL & ETHNIC COMPOSITION

Race & Ethnicity
Percentage of Roosevelt Park population
Roosevelt Park Muskegon County Michigan
Hispanic or Latino 5.9% 6.3% 5.9%
Mexican 4% 5% 4%
Puerto Rican 0.5% 0.5% 0.5%
Cuban 0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other Hispanic / Latino 1.4% 0.7% 1.2%
Not Hispanic or Latino 94.1% 93.7% 94.1%
One race 84.8% 88.1% 89.6%
White 72.6% 75% 72.4%
Black or African American 10.1% 12% 13.1%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.2% 0.4% 0.3%
Asian 1.6% 0.6% 3.4%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0% 0.1% 0%
Some Other Race 0.3% 0.2% 0.5%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 9.3% 5.6% 4.5%
Household & Families Composition
Household size, type, and family structure

Household structure

66.9% family
Family 66.9%
Non family 33.1%
% family households
Roosevelt Park 66.9%
Muskegon County 67.5%
Michigan 62.4%

Average household size

2.37
persons per household
Roosevelt Park
2.37
Muskegon County
2.51
Michigan
2.42

Household & Family COMPOSITION

Households
Percentage of Roosevelt Park population
Roosevelt Park Muskegon County Michigan
Total households 1,736 67,732 4,076,369
Average houshold size 2.37 2.51 2.42
Family households 1,161 45,749 2,545,621
Average family size 2.84 3 3.05
Married couple family 736 31,973 1,878,767
Other families 425 13,776 666,854
Male householder 89 3,929 199,150
Female householder 336 9,847 467,704
Non-family households 575 21,983 1,530,748
One-person households 464 17,484 1,250,418
Male householder 200 8,011 583,425
Senior (65+) living alone 63 2,898 188,594
Female householder 264 9,473 666,993
Senior (65+) living alone 117 5,545 349,637
Other living arrangements 111 4,499 280,330

Housing Profile

Housing stock, ownership, rentals, and cost burdens

Total housing units

1,944
housing units
Roosevelt Park 1,944
Muskegon County 75,266
Michigan 4,622,236

Occupancy status

89.3% occupied
Occupied 89.3%
Vacant 10.7%
vacancy rate
Roosevelt Park 10.7%
Muskegon County 10%
Michigan 11.8%
Housing Characteristics
How the housing supply is structured and used

Types of Housing unit

72.6%
Single family houses
Single family houses
72.6%
Apartments in multi-unit structures
27.4%
Mobile homes
0%
Boat, RV, van, etc
0%

Median Year Built

1964
Half of houses were built before 1964, and half after.
Historic ∙ 1939 or earlier
8%
Postwar & mid-century ∙ 1940 - 1969
59.4%
Late 20th century ∙ 1970 - 1999
25.8%
Modern ∙ 2000 or later
6.8%
Note: Median year built reflects occupied units only; distribution includes all units.

Housing Characteristics

Units, rooms & bedrooms
Physical characteristics of housing units
Roosevelt Park Muskegon County Michigan
Rooms per unit
Median rooms 5.6 5.7 5.9
1–3 rooms 9.5% 7.8% 10.5%
4–6 rooms 55.7% 57.5% 51.9%
7+ rooms 35% 34.7% 37.6%
Bedrooms
No bedroom / studio 3.8% 1% 1.6%
1 bedroom 6.2% 7.3% 8.9%
2 bedrooms 25.7% 25.5% 24.6%
3 bedrooms 40.9% 45.1% 43.5%
4+ bedrooms 23.4% 21.1% 21.4%
At a glance
Median year built 1964 1971 1972
Total housing units 1,944 75,266 4,622,236
Occupancy Profile
Who is inside and how they use it

Homeownership

65.6% owners
Renter-occupied 34.4%
Owner-occupied 65.6%
homeownership rate
Roosevelt Park 65.6%
Muskegon County 78.1%
Michigan 73.2%

Average household size

2.61
Owner-occupied
1.91
Renter-occupied
owner-occupied average size
Roosevelt Park 2.61
Muskegon County 2.58
Michigan 2.54

Housing Characteristics

Occupied unit characteristics
Tenure, crowding, and utilities
Roosevelt Park Muskegon County Michigan
Total occupied units 1,736 67,732 4,076,369
Year moved in
2020 or later 27.9% 19.6% 21%
2010 to 2019 36.6% 40.3% 39.5%
2000 to 2009 16% 16.4% 16%
1999 or earlier 19.6% 23.7% 23.4%
Occupants per room
1.00 or fewer 98.3% 98.5% 98.4%
1.01 to 1.50 0% 1.1% 1.2%
1.51 or more 1.7% 0.4% 0.4%
Vehicles availability
No vehicles 2.6% 7.4% 7%
1 vehicle 43% 31.4% 34.8%
2 vehicles 37% 40.4% 38.3%
3 or more vehicles 17.3% 20.8% 19.8%
House heating fuel used
Gas 89.5% 87.5% 83.6%
Electricity 10% 8.5% 12.1%
Solar 0% 0% 0%
Fuel oil, kerosene etc 0% 1% 0.8%
All other fuels 0.6% 2.6% 3%
No fuel used 0% 0.4% 0.5%
Selected characteristics
Lacking complete plumbing 0% 0.2% 0.4%
Lacking complete kitchen 0% 0.4% 0.7%
No telephone service available 1.6% 0.5% 0.7%
Housing Value
What owner-occupied units are worth

Median home value

$193,300
owner-occupied units
Median value(USD)
Roosevelt Park
$193,300
Muskegon County
$198,300
Michigan
$231,600

Housing Cost Burden

24.6%
of homeowners with a mortgage are cost-burdened
% Cost-Burdened Households
Owners with a mortgage
24.6%
Owners without a mortgage
7.3%
Renters
49.5%
Note: Households spending 30% or more of their income on housing costs are considered cost-burdened.

Financial characteristics

Property value and housing costs
Tenure, crowding, and utilities
Roosevelt Park Muskegon County Michigan
Property value
Median Value $193,300 $198,300 $231,600
Under $100,000 8.3% 19.1% 16.8%
$100,000 - $200,000 48% 31.5% 24.7%
$200,000 - $300,000 37.6% 25.8% 23.4%
$300,000 - $500,000 6.2% 18% 24.1%
$500,000 - $1,000,000 0% 4.5% 9.2%
$1,000,000 and more 0% 1.2% 1.6%
Owner-occupied households
With a mortgage 68.9% 56.6% 57.8%
Without a mortgage 31.1% 43.4% 42.2%
Median monthly owner costs
With a mortgage $1,319 $1,334 $1,569
Without a mortgage $528 $520 $602
Gross rent
Median rent $1,114 $1,028 $1,129

Education Profile

How educated is the community and how education pays off

Adults with a college degree

17.8%
of adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher
Roosevelt Park 17.8%
Muskegon County 21.3%
Michigan 32.4%

Adults without a high school diploma

3%
of adults (25+) without a high school diploma
Roosevelt Park 3%
Muskegon County 7.9%
Michigan 8%
School Enrollment
Who is enrolled in school and at what level

School enrollment

703
population (age 3+) enrolled in school
Nursery / Preschool
6.4%
K–12
76.4%
College / Undergraduate
11.9%
Graduate / Professional
5.3%

College-going rate (18-24 yr olds)

7.5%
of 18-24-year-olds in college or graduate school
Roosevelt Park
7.5%
Muskegon County
26.7%
Michigan
41.1%

Enrollment & school type

Enrollment levels, college-going rate, and public vs private school split
Population 3+ currently enrolled in a school
Roosevelt Park Muskegon County Michigan
Total enrolled (age 3+) 703 37,817 2,312,914
Nursery / preschool 6.4% 5.7% 5.6%
K–12 76.4% 77.3% 67.9%
Kindergarten 3.8% 6.6% 5.2%
Elementary: Grades 1–4 22.5% 22.8% 19.7%
Elementary: Grades 5–8 16.5% 24.2% 20.8%
High School: Grades 9–12 33.6% 23.8% 22.2%
College or graduate school 17.2% 17% 26.5%
College, undergraduate 11.9% 14.5% 21.1%
Graduate, professional school 5.3% 2.4% 5.4%
College-going rate · 18-24 yr olds 7.5% 26.7% 41.1%
School type
Public school 90.9% 88.9% 85.2%
Private school 9.1% 11.1% 14.8%
Education Attainment by Level & Gender
What is the highest level of education completed among adults

Education attainment

2,985
population 25 years and over
Total adults (25+)
Less than 9th grade
1.5%
9th-12th, no diploma
1.5%
HS graduate
33.9%
Some college no degree
23.5%
Associates degree
21.8%
Bachelors degree
15%
Graduate or professional degree
2.7%

Attainment by gender

Male vs Female
Adults (25+) · Share within each education level
% male · % female
Less than 9th grade
31.1% · 68.9%
9th-12th, no diploma
17.8% · 82.2%
HS graduate
48.8% · 51.2%
Some college no degree
49.9% · 50.1%
Associates degree
55.7% · 44.3%
Bachelors degree
40.5% · 59.5%
Graduate or professional degree
22.2% · 77.8%

Educational Attainment Overview

Distribution and key education attainment rates for adults (25+)
Highest credential completed · adults 25+
Roosevelt Park Muskegon County Michigan
Population (25+) 2,985 122,392 7,008,507
Less than 9th grade 1.5% 2% 2.6%
9th–12th, no diploma 1.5% 5.9% 5.4%
High school diploma or GED 33.9% 34.5% 28%
Some college, no degree 23.5% 24.3% 21.9%
Associate's degree 21.8% 11.9% 9.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher 17.8% 21.3% 32.4%
Bachelor's degree 15% 14.9% 19.7%
Graduate or professional 2.7% 6.4% 12.7%
High School or higher 97% 92.1% 92.1%
Earnings by education level
percentage as applicable

Median Earnings

$48,661
Median earnings for adults 25+, by level
Less than HS graduate
$63,393
HS graduate
$47,813
Some college or associates
$44,872
Bachelors degree
$56,103
Graduate or professional degree
$60,341

Poverty Rate

7.5%
for ages 25+, with bachelors degree or higher
Less than HS graduate
27.7%
HS graduate
12%
Some college or associates
8.4%
Bachelors degree or higher
7.5%

Outcomes by Education Level

Earnings and poverty rates across education levels (25+)
Adults 25+
Roosevelt Park Muskegon County Michigan
Median earnings
Population 25+, with earnings $48,661 $43,425 $50,316
Less than high school graduate $63,393 $32,220 $31,851
High school graduate (includes equivalency) $47,813 $36,611 $37,777
Some college or associate's degree $44,872 $41,917 $44,844
Bachelor's degree $56,103 $60,430 $66,893
Graduate or professional degree $60,341 $76,250 $85,195
Poverty rates
Less than high school graduate 27.7% 21.5% 27.4%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 12% 16.3% 15.2%
Some college or associate's degree 8.4% 10.6% 10.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher 7.5% 4.4% 4.2%

Economy & Employment

Jobs, industries, and workforce at a glance

Labor Force

Who is working, looking for work, and participating in the economy

Adult Population (16+)

3,499
residents 16 years and over
Roosevelt Park 3,499
Muskegon County 141,156
Michigan 8,197,132

Employment-Population Ratio (EPOP)

Low High
64.4%
of residents age 16+ are employed
Roosevelt Park 64.4%
Muskegon County 55.6%
Michigan 57.7%
Note: The Employment-Population Ratio (EPOP) measures the share of the population age 16 and over that is currently employed. Higher values indicate a larger proportion of residents holding jobs.
Labor Force Composition
Age and demographic makeup of the labor force

Median Age of Workers (16–64)

32.6
years ∙ half are younger than 32.6, half older
Roosevelt Park
32.6
Muskegon County
39.5
Michigan
39.5
Note: Median worker age is based on adults age 16–64 who worked in the past 12 months.

Male-Female Labor Force Split

52.4% male
Male 52.4%
Female 47.6%
Female Share of Labor Force (%)
Roosevelt Park 47.6
Muskegon County 49.1
Michigan 47.5

Labor force composition

Age and Gender Composition of the Labor Force (16+) in Roosevelt Park
How the labor force age 16 and over is distributed across age groups and gender.
Roosevelt Park Muskegon County Michigan
Total labor force 2,356 83,997 5,024,003
Age distribution
16 to 19 years 5.1% 5% 4.7%
20 to 24 years 10.3% 9.2% 10.2%
25 to 29 years 27.2% 11.2% 10.9%
30 to 34 years 7.9% 11.6% 11.1%
35 to 44 years 16.3% 21.4% 20.2%
45 to 54 years 14.7% 19.2% 19.6%
55 to 59 years 6.5% 9.3% 9.5%
60 to 64 years 7.9% 7.4% 7.7%
65 to 74 years 3% 4.8% 5.2%
75 years and over 1.1% 1% 0.9%
Gender composition
Male 52.4% 50.9% 52.5%
Female 47.6% 49.1% 47.5%
Labor Force Participation
How much of the working-age population is active in the labor force?

Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR)

67.3%
of adults age 16+ are in the labor force
Roosevelt Park
67.3%
Muskegon County
59.5%
Michigan
61.3%
Note: The Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) measures the share of the population age 16 and over that is working or looking for work.

Participation Gap · Male vs Female

72%
of males age 16+ are in the labor force
62.8%
of females age 16+ are in the labor force
Female LFPR (%)
Roosevelt Park 62.8%
Muskegon County 57.8%
Michigan 57.3%
Note: LFPR measures the share of the male or female population age 16+ that is working or looking for work.

AGE & GENDER LFPR

Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) in Roosevelt Park
Share of residents age 16+ working or seeking work, by age group, gender and race
Roosevelt Park Muskegon County Michigan
LFPR by age group
16 to 19 years 46.3% 48.7% 44.9%
20 to 24 years 94.6% 75.4% 77%
25 to 29 years 95.7% 82.2% 83.5%
30 to 34 years 87.7% 82.3% 83.1%
35 to 44 years 87.2% 81% 82.7%
45 to 54 years 73.2% 78.2% 81.3%
55 to 59 years 67.1% 66.3% 72.2%
60 to 64 years 70.7% 51.1% 54.7%
65 to 74 years 17.8% 20.4% 23.2%
75 years and over 9% 7% 6.1%
LFPR by gender
Male 72% 61.2% 65.4%
Female 62.8% 57.8% 57.3%
LFPR by race, ethnicity
White 66.2% 60% 60.9%
Black or African American 68.7% 52.5% 59.2%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0% 52.5% 57.6%
Asian 54.5% 59.1% 67%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% 91% 76.2%
Some Other Race 63.8% 72% 64%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 84.1% 64.2% 67.4%
Hispanic or Latino 79.3% 69.6% 69%
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
2. The Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) measures the share of the population age 16 and over that is working or looking for work.
Labor Force Status
Employment, unemployment, and labor force conditions

Unemployment Rate

4.3%
of the civilian labor force age 16+ is unemployed
Roosevelt Park
4.3%
Muskegon County
6.4%
Michigan
5.7%
Note: Unemployment rate measures the share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is jobless and seeking work. It excludes residents not in the labor force, such as retirees and students.

UNEMPLOYMENT GAP · MALE VS FEMALE

6.1%
of males age 16+ in civilian labor force are unemployed
2.4%
of females age 16+ in civilian labor force are unemployed
male unemployment rate
Roosevelt Park 6.1%
Muskegon County 5.9%
Michigan 5.8%
Note: Male and female unemployment rates measure the share of each group's civilian labor force age 16+ that is unemployed and seeking work.

CIVILIAN UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Unemployment Rate in Roosevelt Park
Share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is unemployed, by age group, gender and race
Roosevelt Park Muskegon County Michigan
By age group
16 to 19 years 0% 12% 14.2%
20 to 24 years 12.8% 13.5% 9.7%
25 to 29 years 0% 6% 6.3%
30 to 34 years 7.5% 6.5% 5.6%
35 to 44 years 12% 7.7% 4.8%
45 to 54 years 0% 3.2% 4.2%
55 to 59 years 0% 4.1% 4.1%
60 to 64 years 0% 5.7% 4%
65 to 74 years 15.5% 2.6% 4.3%
75 years and over 0% 1.4% 3.7%
By gender
Male 6.1% 5.9% 5.8%
Female 2.4% 7% 5.6%
By race, ethnicity
White 3.9% 5.1% 4.6%
Black or African American 0% 12.9% 12.1%
American Indian and Alaska Native —% 15% 7.3%
Asian 0% 5.1% 3.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% 0% 11.3%
Some Other Race 23.3% 7.6% 6.8%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 8.5% 11.7% 7.2%
Hispanic or Latino 0% 9.2% 7%
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
2.Unemployment rate measures the share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is jobless and seeking work. It excludes residents not in the labor force, such as retirees and students.

Job Market

Where residents work, what types of employers they work for, and how they commute

Total employed population

2,254
employed residents 16 years and over
Employed population
Roosevelt Park 2,254
Muskegon County 78,530
Michigan 4,732,153
Note: Total employed population refers to the civilian employed population age 16 and over, including both full-time and part-time workers.

Full-time employment rate

71%
of employed residents 16 and older
Full-time employment (%)
Roosevelt Park 71%
Muskegon County 68%
Michigan 68%
Note: Total full-time employed population refers to civilians age 16 and over working full time throughout the year, excluding part-time workers.
Industries
The industries that employ Roosevelt Park, MI workforce and shape the local economy

Top Industry

About 2 in 9 workers
are employed in Manufacturing
Top 3 Industries % of total workers
Manufacturing 21.5%
Health care and social assistance 19.3%
Accommodation and food services 11.6%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the total civilian employed population age 16+ working in each industry, including both full-time and part-time workers.

Top industry by gender

Male
Manufacturing employs the most men — 30.3% of 1,160 employed male workers
Female
Health care and social assistance employs the most women — 29.9% of 1,094 employed female workers
Note: Percentages reflect the share of employed males or females age 16+ working in each industry, including both full-time and part-time workers.

Industries Distribution Table

Employment Distribution by Industries in Roosevelt Park
Share of employed residents 16 and older · by industry
Roosevelt Park Muskegon County Michigan
Total employed population 2,254 78,530 4,732,153
Agriculture and mining
Agriculture 0% 0.8% 1%
Mining and logging 0% 0.1% 0.1%
Construction 2.2% 6% 5.9%
Manufacturing 21.5% 24.6% 18.2%
Wholesale trade 1% 1.6% 2%
Retail trade 7.5% 11.2% 10.8%
Transportation and utilities
Transportation and warehousing 3.4% 3.3% 4%
Utilities 2.6% 0.6% 0.8%
Information 0.4% 1% 1.2%
Financial activities
Finance and Insurance 2.7% 2.5% 4.4%
Real estate and leasing 1% 1.3% 1.4%
Professional and business services
Professional and technical services 5.9% 3.5% 6.3%
Corporate management 0.4% 0.1% 0.1%
Administrative and waste services 11.4% 4.4% 3.9%
Education and health services
Educational services 5% 7.4% 8.7%
Health care and social assistance 19.3% 14.4% 14.6%
Leisure and hospitality
Arts and recreation 1% 1.8% 1.8%
Accommodation and food services 11.6% 7.5% 6.7%
Other services 1.3% 4.7% 4.5%
Government 2% 3.2% 3.6%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the total civilian employed population age 16+ working in each industry, including both full-time and part-time workers. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not sum to 100%.
Type of Employer
Whether residents work for private companies, government agencies, or are self-employed

Employment by employer type

91.1% Private
Government 6.1%
Private Employment 91.1%
Self Employed 2.8%
Private employment (%)
Roosevelt Park 91.1%
Muskegon County 80.5%
Michigan 79.7%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the civilian employed population age 16+ by type of employer, including private-sector workers, government employees, and the self-employed.

Self-employed workers

2.8%
of the workers are self-employed
Category % of total workers
Incorporated business 0.7%
Unincorporated business 2.1%
Unpaid family workers 0%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of self-employed and unpaid family workers within the civilian employed population age 16+, excluding private-sector and government employees. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not add up.

Type of employer

Employment distribution by employer type in Roosevelt Park
Share of employed population 16 and older · by class of worker
Roosevelt Park Muskegon County Michigan
Private wage & salary 91.1% 80.5% 79.7%
For-profit company employees 79.4% 71.2% 69.7%
Not-for-profit employees 11.7% 9.3% 9.9%
Self-employed 2.8% 7.9% 8.8%
Incorporated business 0.7% 2.5% 3.4%
Unincorporated business 2.1% 5.2% 5.2%
Unpaid family workers 0% 0.2% 0.2%
Government 6.1% 11.6% 11.6%
Local government 3.9% 7.9% 6.3%
State government 0.8% 2.5% 3.6%
Federal government 1.4% 1.2% 1.6%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the civilian employed population age 16+ by type of employer, including private-sector workers, government employees, and the self-employed. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not sum to 100%.
Commute & Job Access
How residents commute to work and how long their daily travel takes

Work From Home Rate

2.1% WFH
Work from home 2.1%
Commute to work 97.9%
Working from home (%)
Roosevelt Park 2.1%
Muskegon County 7.2%
Michigan 13.5%
Note: Percentages reflect workers age 16+ by work commute type, including those working from home and those commuting to a workplace.

Travel Time to Work

21.9 minutes
mean one-way travel time for commuters
Mean travel time (minutes)
Roosevelt Park 21.9
Muskegon County 21.6
Michigan 24.2
Note: Mean travel time measures the average one-way commute in minutes for employed residents 16+ who commute to work. It excludes those who worked from home.

Commute Patterns

Means of transportation and travel time to work in Roosevelt Park
Employed residents 16+.
Roosevelt Park Muskegon County Michigan
Total employed population 2,254 78,530 4,732,153
Worked from home 2.1% 7.2% 13.5%
Drove Alone 85.2% 80.9% 74.3%
Carpooled 8.5% 9.4% 7.9%
Public transportation 0% 0.1% 0.9%
Walked 0.2% 1.2% 2%
Bicycle, taxi & other means 4% 1.2% 1.4%
Commuting population 2,128 71,121 4,015,497
Mean travel time (minutes) 21.9 21.6 24.2
Less than 5 minutes 7.1% 3.5% 3.4%
5 to 14 minutes 27.1% 29.6% 25.7%
15 to 29 minutes 41.1% 42.7% 38.5%
30 to 44 minutes 10% 13.4% 19.5%
45 to 59 minutes 11.8% 6.3% 6.9%
60 to 89 minutes 1.8% 3.2% 4.1%
90 minutes or more 1.2% 1.2% 1.9%
Note: Means of transportation distribution shows the share of employed residents 16+ by how they primarily get to work. Travel time distribution and mean travel time are calculated only for commuting residents — those who did not work from home. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not sum to 100%.

Wages & Earnings

What employed residents earn — by industry, occupation, and type of employer

Median Earnings

$52,015
median annual earnings · full-time year-round workers
Median annual earnings
Roosevelt Park $52,015
Muskegon County $52,256
Michigan $60,916
Note: Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older. Part-time and part-year workers are excluded.

Gender earnings gap

78 ¢
per $1 earned by men
women earning per $1 earned by male
Roosevelt Park 78¢
Muskegon County 83¢
Michigan 79¢
Note: Gender earnings gap measures how much women earn for every $1 earned by men, among full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older.
Top Earnings By industry
How median earnings vary across the industries where Roosevelt Park, MI workers are employed

Highest-paying industry

$92,917
Workers in Government report the highest median earnings
Top Industries Median annual earnings
Government $92,917
Transportation and warehousing $68,705
Finance and Insurance $65,729
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, based on the worker's industry of employment.
2. Industry categories are based on the NAICS classification system.

Highest-paying industry by gender

Male
Men working in Government earn the highest median earnings — $93,750, compared to $56,977 for all employed men
Female
Women working in Finance and Insurance earn the highest median earnings — $65,729, compared to $44,333 for all employed women
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by industry and gender.
2. Industry categories are based on the NAICS classification system.

Earnings Distribution Table

Earnings by industry in Roosevelt Park
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by industry
Roosevelt Park Muskegon County Michigan
Median Earnings $52,015 $52,256 $60,916
Agriculture and mining
Agriculture $— $48,977 $45,667
Mining and logging $— $— $77,279
Construction $— $52,074 $60,962
Manufacturing $50,768 $52,821 $69,884
Wholesale trade $— $55,777 $66,576
Retail trade $40,577 $40,128 $42,584
Transportation and utilities
Transportation and warehousing $68,705 $55,598 $58,107
Utilities $— $111,740 $96,919
Information $— $61,447 $67,392
Financial activities
Finance and Insurance $65,729 $56,908 $71,819
Real estate and leasing $— $54,667 $59,925
Professional and business services
Professional and technical services $59,063 $66,188 $86,425
Corporate management $— $61,800 $89,837
Administrative and waste services $49,547 $47,215 $48,376
Education and health services
Educational services $54,000 $59,481 $63,401
Health care and social assistance $43,953 $48,264 $56,455
Leisure and hospitality
Arts and recreation $— $46,884 $46,931
Accommodation and food services $45,288 $30,580 $34,535
Other services $— $47,635 $48,144
Government $92,917 $70,397 $72,262
Note:
1. Earnings reflect median annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by industry of employment.
2. Industry categories are based on the NAICS classification system.
Top Earnings By Employer Type
How median earnings vary depending on whether residents work for private businesses, government agencies, or are self-employed

Highest-paying employer type

$58,182
Workers in Local government roles report the highest median earnings
Top employer types Median annual earnings
Local government $58,182
Private company $54,470
Nonprofit organization $43,808
Note: Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by class of worker.

Highest-paying employer type by gender

Male
Men in Private company roles earn the highest median earnings — $58,611, compared to $56,977 for all employed men
Female
Women in Local government roles earn the highest median earnings — $58,977, compared to $44,333 for all employed women
Note: Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by employer type and gender.

Earnings by employer type

Earnings by employer type in Roosevelt Park
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by employer type
Roosevelt Park Muskegon County Michigan
Private wage & salary
For-profit company employees $54,470 $50,218 $59,627
Not-for-profit employees $43,808 $53,750 $62,909
Self-employed
Incorporated business $— $62,394 $71,950
Unincorporated business $— $43,376 $46,301
Government
Local government $58,182 $61,416 $63,834
State government $— $67,128 $69,791
Federal government $— $76,935 $74,996
Note: Earnings reflect median annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by class of worker.
Top Earnings By Occupations
How median earnings vary across the occupations Roosevelt Park, MI workers hold

Highest-paying occupation

$158,066
Workers in Architecture and engineering occupation report the highest median earnings
Top occupation groups Median annual earnings
Architecture and engineering $158,066
Doctors, nurses and medical professionals $93,542
Sales $63,750
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by occupation group.
2. Occupation groups follow the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system.

Highest-paying occupation by gender

Male
Among employed men, workers in Architecture and engineering occupations earn the highest median earnings — $158,066 versus $56,977 overall
Female
Among employed women, workers in Doctors, nurses and medical professionals occupations earn the highest median earnings — $84,853 versus $44,333 overall
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by occupation group and gender.
2. Occupation groups follow the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system.

Earnings by occupation

Earnings by occupation in Roosevelt Park
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by occupation
Roosevelt Park Muskegon County Michigan
Median earnings(Total) $52,015 $52,256 $60,916
Management and business
Management $59,129 $85,334 $91,295
Business and finance $54,750 $62,944 $79,710
Technology and science
Computer and math $— $79,733 $94,508
Architecture and engineering $158,066 $84,783 $102,752
Sciences $— $54,757 $71,403
Education, legal, and arts
Community and Social Service $— $50,840 $60,163
Legal $— $61,591 $101,816
Education, Training and Library $59,250 $60,974 $61,490
Arts, design and media $58,125 $59,583 $65,416
Healthcare
Doctors, Nurses & Medical Professionals $93,542 $82,468 $88,789
Health technicians $42,901 $48,487 $52,396
Healthcare support $— $36,617 $36,717
Protective Service
Firefighting and emergency services $— $45,464 $56,329
Law enforcement $— $76,321 $77,261
Other services
Food preparation and serving $33,158 $29,288 $31,198
Building and grounds cleaning $— $40,097 $36,377
Personal care and service $— $42,740 $33,716
Sales and office
Sales $63,750 $50,750 $56,778
Office and Administrative Support $53,750 $48,456 $47,605
Trades and natural resources
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry $— $43,304 $40,725
Construction and extraction $52,279 $51,027 $58,358
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair $51,296 $56,878 $60,730
Production and transportation
Production $48,838 $46,501 $49,120
Transportation $— $52,909 $54,230
Material moving $38,594 $40,443 $39,139
Note:
1. Earnings reflect median annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by occupation.
2. Occupation groups follow the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system.

Income & Financial Security

Earnings, income distribution, and economic pressure points

Household Income

What households earn, where income comes from, and how household structure shapes earnings

Median Household Income

$62,857
Median household income in Roosevelt Park
Median household income (USD)
Roosevelt Park
$62,857
Muskegon County
$65,024
Michigan
$72,875
Note:
1. Based on income across all household types in Roosevelt Park, including family and non-family households.
2. Median household income represents the midpoint of household incomes, with half of households earning more and half earning less.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Per capita income

$32,852
Per capita income in Roosevelt Park
Per capita income (USD)
Roosevelt Park
$32,852
Muskegon County
$32,532
Michigan
$40,735
Note:
1. Based on income across all residents in Roosevelt Park, per capita income represents the average income per person, calculated by dividing total income by the total population, including adults and children.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income level
How household income, per-capita income, and local earnings compare to broader benchmarks

Mean Household Income

$73,086
Average household income in Roosevelt Park
Avg household income (USD)
Roosevelt Park
$73,086
Muskegon County
$81,950
Michigan
$98,700
Note:
1. Based on income across all household types in Roosevelt Park, including family and non-family households, mean household income is the average of all household incomes and is often higher than the median due to the influence of higher-income households.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Mean vs median household income

$73,086
Mean household income
$62,857
Median household income
Mean-median gap (USD)
Roosevelt Park $10,229
Muskegon County $16,926
Michigan $25,825
Note:
1. A larger mean-median gap indicates greater income inequality, as it generally signals a wider concentration of income at the upper end of the distribution.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income Level

Household and per capita income in Roosevelt Park
Household, family, non-family, and per-capita income measures compared across Roosevelt Park and peer geographies.
Roosevelt Park Muskegon County Michigan
Total households 1,736 67,732 4,076,369
Median household income $62,857 $65,024 $72,875
Mean household income $73,086 $81,950 $98,700
Mean-median gap $10,229 $16,926 $25,825
Family households 1,161 45,749 2,545,621
Median family income $80,528 $78,540 $93,357
Mean family income $82,924 $93,221 $119,824
Mean-median gap $2,396 $14,681 $26,467
Non-family households 575 21,983 1,530,748
Median non-family income $47,898 $36,545 $43,188
Mean non-family income $49,181 $52,432 $59,549
Mean-median gap $1,283 $15,887 $16,361
Other Benchmarks
Per capita income $32,852 $32,532 $40,735
Note:
1. Household, family, and non-family income measures are based on their respective household types.
2. Per capita income is based on all residents and represents total income divided by the total population, including adults and children.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income sources
Where household income comes from, including wages, retirement income, and public assistance

Households with earnings

80.7%
of households have wages, salaries, or self-employment income
% households with earnings
Roosevelt Park
80.7%
Muskegon County
72.3%
Michigan
74%
Note: Includes households where at least one member received wages, salaries, or net self-employment income during the year.

Transfer income dependency

Social Security
28.9% of households (501) receive Social Security income, with an average annual benefit of $23,409
SSI (disability)
2.3% of households (40) receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI), with an average annual benefit of $14,453
Cash Assistance
3% of households (52) receive cash public assistance income, with an average annual amount of $14,453
SNAP / Food Stamps
10.1% of households (175) receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits.
Note: Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income Sources

Income sources for households in Roosevelt Park
Share of households receiving each income type
Roosevelt Park Muskegon County Michigan
Total households 1,736 67,732 4,076,369
Wage-based income
With earnings 81% 72% 74%
Retirement and disability income
Social security 29% 38% 35%
Average social security income $23,409 $24,552 $25,306
Retirement income 28% 29% 28%
Average retirement income $17,010 $23,422 $28,787
SSI (Supplemental security) 2% 7% 6%
Average SSI income $14,453 $11,990 $11,875
Public assistance
SNAP / food stamps 10% 19% 14%
Cash assistance 3% 4% 3%
Note:
1. Percentages reflect the share of households receiving each income type during the year.
2. Categories are not mutually exclusive; households may receive more than one income type.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income by household type
How income levels vary across different household and family structures

Median income by household type

$80,528
Family households earn $80,528, compared to $47,898 for those living alone or with non-relatives.
Median household income (USD)
All households
$62,857
Family households
$80,528
Nonfamily households
$47,898
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption. Nonfamily households include people living alone or with unrelated individuals.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Median income by family type

$88,519
Married-couple families earn $88,519, compared to $42,656 for single-parent and other family types.
Median household income (USD)
All family households
$80,528
Married-couple families
$88,519
Other family types
$42,656
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Other family types include single-parent households and families headed by a householder with no spouse present.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income By Household Type

Median income by household and family size in Roosevelt Park
Median household and family income by household size in Roosevelt Park, compared with peer geographies.
Roosevelt Park Muskegon County Michigan
Total households 1,736 67,732 4,076,369
Household income by size
1-person $45,000 $30,082 $38,062
2-person $59,167 $74,738 $82,268
3-person $83,971 $78,942 $100,664
4-person $92,333 $101,526 $117,396
5-person $96,705 $88,125 $114,011
6-person $— $92,182 $102,498
7-person or more $— $113,295 $100,623
Total families 1,161 45,749 2,545,621
Family income by size
2-person $58,939 $71,468 $80,783
3-person $82,436 $73,903 $100,388
4-person $— $103,793 $119,786
5-person $96,023 $84,682 $115,892
6-person $— $91,631 $101,267
7-person or more $— $115,469 $97,760
Note:
1. Household and family size includes all people living in the unit.
2. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income Distribution

How income is distributed across households and how evenly earnings are shared

Income Concentration

41.59%
of all household income is held by the top 20% of households
Bottom 20%
5.43%
of all household income
Top 20%
41.59%
of all household income
Key insights
  • The top fifth of households earn roughly two-fifths of all income in the area. The bottom fifth hold just 5.43% — meaning the top 20% hold 7.7 times the income share of the bottom 20%.
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Note:
1. Income shares are calculated by dividing each group's aggregate income by total household income. All households are ranked from lowest to highest and divided into five equal groups of 20%.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

The Top 5%

$196,731
is the average income among the top 5% of households
Bottom 40% combined
17.17%
of all household income
Top 5% alone
13.46%
of all household income
Key insights
  • The top 5% of households earn an average of $196,731 and hold 13.46% of all household income — slightly less than the entire bottom 40% of households combined, who hold just 17.17%
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Note:
1. The top 5% threshold represents the minimum income needed to rank among the highest-earning 5% of households. Average income figures reflect the mean within each group.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income ranges
The distribution of households across income ranges and how the local profile compares

Income Distribution

Under $50K
35.6%
$50K - $100K
43.6%
$100K - $150K
9.3%
$150K - $200K
10.1%
Over $200K
1.4%
Note:
1. Income ranges reflect gross household income before taxes. Percentages reflect the share of all households falling within each range.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Households earning $100K or more

20.8%
of all households, 361 in total, earn $100,000 or more
% $100k+
Roosevelt Park 20.8%
Muskegon County 28.5%
Michigan 35.4%
Note: Share reflects the percentage of all households with total annual income of $100,000 or more, based on gross household income before taxes.

Household income brackets

Household income brackets in Roosevelt Park
Distribution of households across income ranges, with cumulative shares in Roosevelt Park, compared with peer geographies.
Roosevelt Park Muskegon County Michigan
Median household income $62,857 $65,024 $72,875
Income bracket
Less than $10,000 3.9% 5.2% 5.2%
$10,000 to $14,999 3.1% 4.1% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 5.2% 7.8% 6.8%
$25,000 to $34,999 7.5% 8.4% 7.3%
$35,000 to $49,999 15.9% 12.3% 11.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 24.2% 18.9% 16.8%
$75,000 to $99,999 19.4% 15% 13.2%
$100,000 to $149,999 9.3% 17.5% 17.3%
$150,000 to $199,999 10.1% 6.6% 8.6%
$200,000 or more 1.4% 4.4% 9.5%
Cumulative Shares
Share below $35,000 19.7% 25.5% 23.1%
Share below $75,000 59.8% 56.7% 51.3%
Share above $100,000 20.8% 28.5% 35.4%
Note:
1. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income inequality
How evenly income is distributed within the community and how inequality compares with broader geographies

Gini Index of Income Inequality

Low High
0.36
Scale: 0 (Perfect Equality) – 1 (Perfect Inequality)
Gini index
Roosevelt Park 0.36
Muskegon County 0.43
Michigan 0.47
Note: The Gini Index measures the distribution of income across households. Values range from 0 (perfect equality) to 1 (perfect inequality), with higher values indicating greater income inequality.

Earnings Gap

$151,974
is the average income of the top 20% of households
Avg income for top 20% ($)
Roosevelt Park
$151,974
Muskegon County
$191,260
Michigan
$246,499
Key insights
Note:
1. Income shares are calculated by dividing each group's aggregate income by total household income. All households are ranked from lowest to highest and divided into five equal groups of 20%.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Household income distribution

Household income distribution by income groups — upper limits, mean incomes, and income shares in Roosevelt Park
Distribution of household income across five equal groups
Roosevelt Park Muskegon County Michigan
Highest household income in each group ($)
Bottom 20% $35,078 $27,832 $30,838
Lower 20% $53,084 $52,960 $57,668
Middle 20% $78,150 $79,965 $90,609
Upper 20% $101,150 $118,513 $142,884
Top 5% threshold $175,083 $192,343 $250,001
Average household income within each group ($)
Bottom 20% $19,844 $15,396 $15,975
Lower 20% $42,886 $40,174 $44,010
Middle 20% $62,962 $65,724 $73,247
Upper 20% $87,762 $97,198 $113,771
Top 20% $151,974 $191,260 $246,499
Top 5% $196,731 $322,286 $431,408
Share of total income (%)
Bottom 20% 5.43% 3.76% 3.24%
Lower 20% 11.74% 9.8% 8.92%
Middle 20% 17.23% 16.04% 14.84%
Upper 20% 24.02% 23.72% 23.05%
Top 20% 41.59% 46.68% 49.95%
Top 5% 13.46% 19.66% 21.85%
Note:
1. All households are ranked by income from lowest to highest and divided into five equal groups, each representing 20% of households.
2. Bottom 20% = the lowest-earning 20% of households; Top 20% = the highest-earning 20%.
3. The top 5% threshold is the minimum income needed to be among the highest-earning 5% of households.
4. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income by race & ethnicity
How household income levels vary across racial and ethnic groups within the area

Median Household Income · White vs. Black Households

*The Census Bureau did not publish median household income by race data for Roosevelt Park due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
White
Among the 1,389 White households (80% of all households), the median household income is $57,689.
Black
Among the 105 Black or African American households (6% of all households), the median household income is $—.
Note:
1. White and Black race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Median household income figures reflect all households regardless of employment status of the householder.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income by race and ethnicity

Median Household Income by race and Hispanic origin in Roosevelt Park
Median household income by race and Hispanic origin, compared to the Muskegon County and Michigan.
Roosevelt Park Muskegon County Michigan
All Residents $62,857 $65,024 $72,875
White $57,689 $70,306 $77,815
Black or African American $— $34,353 $45,398
American Indian and Alaska Native $— $49,944 $57,731
Asian $— $83,750 $108,469
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander $— $— $86,250
Some Other Race $— $62,404 $63,556
Two or more races (Multiracial) $81,667 $62,601 $69,346
Hispanic or Latino $80,272 $65,469 $67,116
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
3. Median household income figures reflect all households regardless of employment status of the householder.
4. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Poverty

Poverty levels across the community and the groups most affected

Poverty Rate

12.1%
12.1% of residents, or 496 people, live below the poverty line.
% poverty rate
Roosevelt Park
12.1%
Muskegon County
14.1%
Michigan
13.2%
Note: The poverty rate reflects the share of the total population with income below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Working Poor

1.6%
1.6% of full-time, year-round workers, or 26 people, earn below the poverty line despite working full time.
% full-time workers in poverty
Roosevelt Park
1.6%
Muskegon County
2.1%
Michigan
2.3%
Note: The working poor rate measures the share of full-time, year-round civilian workers age 16+ whose income falls below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Poverty levels
How widespread poverty is within the area and how local levels compare with broader geographies

CHILD POVERTY RATE

20.9%
20.9% of children under 18, or 164 children, live below the poverty line.
Child poverty rate (%)
Roosevelt Park
20.9%
Muskegon County
19.3%
Michigan
17.6%
Note: Child poverty rate reflects the share of residents under age 18 with household income below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.

SENIOR POVERTY RATE

11%
11% of adults aged 65 and older, or 74 seniors, live below the poverty line.
Senior poverty rate (%)
Roosevelt Park
11%
Muskegon County
10.3%
Michigan
9.9%
Note: Senior poverty rate reflects the share of residents aged 65 and over with income below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Poverty Rates

Poverty distribution by age, sex, and work engagement
Share of population below the federal poverty level
Roosevelt Park Muskegon County Michigan
Overall poverty rate 12.1% 14.1% 13.2%
Poverty by age
Under 18 years 20.9% 19.3% 17.6%
Under 5 years 11.6% 21.5% 19.3%
5 to 17 years 26.2% 18.6% 17.1%
18 to 64 years 9.7% 13.2% 12.7%
18 to 34 years 10.3% 15.8% 15.8%
35 to 64 years 9.3% 11.8% 10.9%
65 years and over 11% 10.3% 9.9%
Poverty by sex
Male 9.1% 12.5% 12%
Female 15.2% 15.5% 14.4%
Poverty by work engagement
Worked full time, year-round 1.6% 2.1% 2.3%
Worked part time or part year 14% 15.9% 15.5%
Did not work 25.4% 21.6% 21%
Note:
1. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.
2. Work engagement categories are based on weeks and hours worked in the prior 12 months.
Poverty by household type
How poverty rates vary across family structures and household types

Poverty by household type

12.2%
of all households are below the poverty level
poverty rate (%)
All households
12.2%
Family
9.6%
Nonfamily
17.6%
Key insights
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Nonfamily households include people living alone or with unrelated individuals.
3. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

Poverty among family households

9.6%
of families are below the poverty level
poverty rate (%)
All families
9.6%
Married-couple
6.5%
Other families
14.8%
Key insights
Note:
1. Married-couple families and other families are subsets of family households, which include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Other family types are predominantly single-parent households.
3. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

Poverty by household type

Poverty rates by household type and age of householder in Roosevelt Park
Share of households below the federal poverty level by type and householder age
Roosevelt Park Muskegon County Michigan
FAMILY HOUSEHOLDS
All ages 9.6% 10.4% 8.9%
Householder under 25 years 0% 50.1% 30%
Householder 25 to 44 years 11.2% 15.6% 13.3%
Householder 45 to 64 years 4.5% 6.3% 6.6%
Householder 65 years and over 15.7% 6.4% 5.1%
NON FAMILY HOUSEHOLDS
All ages 17.6% 22.2% 20.5%
Householder under 25 years 12% 25.8% 36.4%
Householder 25 to 44 years 32.7% 20.2% 14.5%
Householder 45 to 64 years 8.4% 27.2% 24%
Householder 65 years and over 9.5% 18.8% 18.4%
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Nonfamily households include people living alone or with unrelated individuals.
3. Householder age reflects the age of the person in whose name the housing unit is owned or rented.
4. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.
Poverty by race & ethnicity
How poverty rates vary across racial and ethnic groups and how those differences compare locally

Poverty by race — Black vs. White

White
12.9% of White residents, or 386 people, live below the poverty line.
Black
0% of Black or African American residents, or 0 people, live below the poverty line.
Note:
1. White and Black race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

Poverty by race and ethnicity

Poverty rates by race and Hispanic origin in Roosevelt Park
Share of population below the federal poverty level in Roosevelt Park and peer geographies.
Roosevelt Park Muskegon County Michigan
All Residents 12.1% 14.1% 13.2%
White 12.9% 10.5% 10.5%
Black or African American 0% 34% 26.5%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0% 32.9% 19.7%
Asian 0% 10.8% 10.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% 21.3% 16.6%
Some Other Race 21.3% 12% 19%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 17.1% 18.9% 15.9%
Hispanic or Latino 12.7% 19.4% 18%
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
3. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

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