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Household income NAT. AVG.
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Unemployment NAT. AVG.
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Income per capita$32,168$27,549$29,829
Median household income$65,727$50,803$55,322
Median income owner occupied$69,618$62,251$70,586
Median income renter occupied$40,303$28,598$35,192
Median earnings male$40,516$35,730$36,919
Median earnings female$28,268$22,948$26,250
Unemployment rate3.7%5.2%4.7%
Poverty level10.1%16.3%15.1%
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Key findings

  • The income per capita in Norton Shores is 8% higher than the national average
  • The median household income in Norton Shores is 19% higher than the national average
  • Male median earnings are 41% higher than female median earnings
  • The unemployment rate in Norton Shores is 20% lower than the national average
  • The poverty level in Norton Shores is 33% lower than the national average

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      $43,813 $65,727 $131,454
      City
      $33,865 $50,803 $101,606
      State
      $36,877 $55,322 $110,644
      Nation
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      Norton Shores median earnings by income bracket

      Norton Shores employment by industry

      Labour TypeMaleFemale
      Construction industry8.7%8.7%
      Manufacturing sector32.5%32.5%
      Financial & insurance services1.0%1.0%
      Wholesale & retail services15.2%15.2%
      Public administration3.6%3.6%
      Transportation, warehousing & utilities4.8%4.8%
      Education, health & social services6.4%6.4%
      Other27.0%27.0%

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      Norton Shores, MI24,557$65,72718.8%

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      Source: The Norton Shores, MI employment data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).