Muskegon Heights is a somewhat small city located in the state of Michigan. With a population of 9,839 people and four associated neighborhoods, Muskegon Heights is the 119th largest community in Michigan. Much of the housing stock in Muskegon Heights was built prior to World War II, making it one of the older and more historic cities in the country.

The citizens of Muskegon Heights have a very low rate of college education: just 8.89% of people over 25 have a bachelor's degree or advanced degree, compared to a national average of 21.84% for all cities.

The per capita income in Muskegon Heights in 2022 was $15,816, which is low income relative to Michigan and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $63,264 for a family of four. Muskegon Heights also has one of the higher rates of people living in poverty in the nation, with 36.47% of its population below the federal poverty line.

Muskegon Heights is a very ethnically-diverse city. The people who call Muskegon Heights home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Muskegon Heights residents report their race to be Black or African-American, followed by White. Important ancestries of people in Muskegon Heights include German, Irish, Dutch, Italian, and French Canadian.

The most common language spoken in Muskegon Heights is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Italian.