Where is Muskegon, Michigan, USA?

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Where is Muskegon Located? - Muskegon is a city located in the Muskegon County of Michigan, United States. Muskegon lies between 46.1262998 Degrees North latitudes and 112.9478359 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Muskegon Located?

Muskegon is a city located in the Muskegon County of Michigan, United States. Muskegon lies between 46.1262998 Degrees North latitudes and 112.9478359 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Muskegon city is 38318 people and the city has a total area of 14.14 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Muskegon, Michigan Quick Facts

AttributeInformation
CityMuskegon
CountyMuskegon County
StateMichigan
State CapitalLansing
US RegionMidwest (East North Central)
Latitude43.2342° N
Longitude86.2484° W
Elevation607 ft (185 m)
Land Area14.21 sq mi
Water Area7.39 sq mi
Total Area21.60 sq mi
Population (2020 Census)38,318
Population DensityApproximately 2,697 per sq mi
ZIP Codes49440, 49441, 49442, 49443
Area Code231
Time Zone StandardEastern Standard Time (EST, UTC−5)
Time Zone DaylightEastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC−4)
CurrencyUnited States Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code26-56320
Congressional DistrictMichigan's 3rd Congressional District

Transportation and Connectivity in Muskegon

CategoryInformation
Airport NameMuskegon County Airport
IATA CodeMKG
Nearest Major AirportGerald R. Ford International Airport
PortPort of Muskegon (Lake Michigan access)
Major HighwaysU.S. Highway 31, Business U.S. 31, M-46, M-120
Train/Amtrak ServiceNearest Amtrak service available in Holland and Grand Rapids
Local Transit ServiceMuskegon Area Transit System (MATS)
  • U.S. Highway 31 – Major north–south highway connecting Muskegon with Grand Haven, Holland, and Grand Rapids.
  • M-46 – Regional east–west route connecting Muskegon with central Michigan communities.
  • M-120 – Local highway providing connections within Muskegon County.
  • Muskegon County Airport provides regional aviation services.

Top Places to Visit in Muskegon, Michigan

Landmark NameType
Muskegon State ParkState Park
P.J. Hoffmaster State ParkState Park
USS LST 393 Veterans MuseumHistoric Ship Museum
Muskegon Museum of ArtArt Museum
Hackley and Hume Historic SiteHistoric Landmark
Michigan's AdventureTheme Park
Pere Marquette ParkBeach and Recreation Area
Lake MichiganLake Recreation Area
Muskegon South Pierhead LightLighthouse
Heritage LandingWaterfront Park

Driving Distances from Muskegon, Michigan to Nearby Cities

CityStateDistance (mi)Approx. Drive Time
Grand HavenMichigan1525 minutes
HollandMichigan3545 minutes
Grand RapidsMichigan4050 minutes
KalamazooMichigan951 hour 45 minutes
LansingMichigan1202 hours
DetroitMichigan1803 hours
Ann ArborMichigan1702 hours 45 minutes
ChicagoIllinois1803 hours
MilwaukeeWisconsin1803 hours 30 minutes
South BendIndiana1402 hours 30 minutes

Colleges and Universities Near Muskegon, Michigan

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
Muskegon Community CollegePublicCommunity CollegeAssociate degrees, career programs, and workforce training
Grand Valley State University – Muskegon CampusPublicUniversityProfessional programs and regional higher education
Grand Valley State UniversityPublicUniversityBusiness, education, health sciences, and research
Hope CollegePrivateCollegeLiberal arts, sciences, and undergraduate research
Ferris State UniversityPublicUniversityTechnology, business, health professions, and applied sciences

Waterbodies in Muskegon, Michigan

Lake Michigan, Muskegon Lake, Mona Lake, Muskegon River, Bear Lake, and nearby waterways of western Michigan.

Stadiums and Sports Facilities in Muskegon

L.C. Walker Arena, Marsh Field, Muskegon Community College athletic facilities, Muskegon High School sports facilities, and local waterfront recreation areas.

Muskegon, Michigan — Key Historical Facts

  • Muskegon developed along the shores of Lake Michigan and Muskegon Lake as an important lumber and shipping center during the nineteenth century.
  • The city's name comes from the Muskegon River, which is derived from a Native American word meaning "marshy river."
  • During the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, Muskegon became one of Michigan's leading lumber-producing communities.
  • The city's waterfront location supported industries including lumber, shipping, manufacturing, and fishing.
  • Muskegon later transformed its economy by focusing on tourism, recreation, manufacturing, and cultural attractions.
  • Today, Muskegon is known for its Lake Michigan beaches, historic sites, museums, parks, festivals, and maritime heritage.

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