Muskegon County - Economy


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PERSONAL INCOME (In Thousands of Dollars)  
Components by Type 2002 2003 2004 2005
Personal income 4,119,399 4,259,628 4,363,431 4,495,365
Population (persons) 172,085 172,954 173,950 174,971
Per capita personal income (dollars) 23,938 24,629 25,084 25,692
Farm proprietors' income -1,996 2,031 1,990 2,124
Nonfarm proprietors' income 211,291 203,241 235,471 251,335
Components by Industry 2002 2003 2004 2005
Farm earnings 8,738 10,422 11,946 10,713
Nonfarm earnings 2,812,432 2,880,120 3,002,079 3,066,393
Private earnings 2,366,086 2,422,533 2,534,841 2,584,346
Forestry, fishing, related activities, and other 0 0 0 0
Mining 0 0 0 0
Utilities 0 0 0 0
Construction 180,925 160,759 160,657 169,011
Manufacturing 777,062 792,211 855,101 864,649
   Durable goods manufacturing 639,201 649,408 707,776 717,990
Wholesale trade 88,825 89,430 77,508 82,605
Retail Trade 299,243 302,945 312,147 329,163
Transportation and warehousing 0 0 0 0
Information 61,080 55,814 61,074 59,127
Finance and insurance 75,395 72,672 72,503 71,649
Real estate and rental and leasing 79,912 73,025 89,726 97,180
Professional and technical services 108,764 104,531 91,595 84,500
Government and government enterprises 446,346 457,587 467,238 482,047
   Federal, civilian 28,517 28,849 30,559 29,608
   Military 8,096 11,362 12,510 14,256
   State and local 409,733 417,376 424,169 438,183
Source:Bureau of Economic Analysis, US Department of Commerce, Issued May 2007


EMPLOYMENT BY INDUSTRY (Number of Jobs)  
Components by Type 2002 2003 2004 2005
Total employment 81,319 82,411 84,287 84,951
Wage and salary employment 67,268 67,494 68,691 68,544
Proprietors employment 14,051 14,917 15,596 16,407
Farm employment 683 686 692 671
Nonfarm employment 80,636 81,725 83,595 84,280
Components by Industry 2002 2003 2004 2005
Private employment 70,628 71,725 73,853 74,597
   Forestry, fishing, related activities, and other 0 0 0 0
   Mining 0 0 0 0
   Utilities 0 0 0 0
   Construction 4,343 4,236 4,411 4,567
   Manufacturing 13,669 13,229 14,108 13,897
   Wholesale trade 2,014 1,997 1,685 1,735
   Retail Trade 12,918 12,874 13,184 13,518
   Transportation and warehousing 0 0 0 0
   Finance and insurance 2,121 2,074 2,091 2,091
   Real estate and rental and leasing 2,849 2,837 3,002 3,257
   Professional and technical services 2,970 2,878 2,733 2,634
Government and government enterprises 10,008 10,000 9,742 9,683
   Federal, civilian 397 417 398 379
   Military 359 355 354 339
   State and local 9,252 9,228 8,990 8,965
Source:Bureau of Economic Analysis, US Department of Commerce, Issued May 2007

PRINCIPAL EMPLOYERS
NAICS COMPANY NAME LOCATION EMPLOYEES PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
622110Mercy General Health PartnersMuskegon2000General Hospital
622110Hackley HospitalMuskegon1300General Medical & Surgical Hospital
333618L-3 Communications CorpMuskegon999Manufactures diesel & semi-diesel or dual-fuel engines; manufactures motor vehicle parts & accessories; manufactures industrial trucks & tractors; manufactures fluid power pumps & motors; tanks & tank components
322121S D Warren CoMuskegon617Paper mill; manufactures coated & laminated paper; pulp mill
333923Lift-Tech International IncMuskegon500Manufactures hoists
326199Adac Door Components IncMuskegon500Manufactures injection molded plastic products; manufactures motor vehicle parts & accessories
452112Meijer IncMuskegon475Department Store Ret Groceries Ret Drugs/Sundries Gasoline Service Station
336412Johnson UNC Technology IncMuskegon450Manufactures aircraft turbines
921110County of MuskegonMuskegon400Executive Office
452112Wal-Mart Stores IncMuskegon400Department Store Ret Groceries
452112Wal-Mart Stores IncMuskegon400Discount Department/Grocery Store
611210Muskegon Community CollegeMuskegon360Junior College
331521Great Lakes Die Cast CorpMuskegon300Manufactures aluminum die castings; manufactures finished injection molded plastic products
111334Jawor Brothers Blue BerriesRavenna300Berry Crop Farm
336399Saf-Holland USA IncMuskegon273Manufactures motor vehicle parts & accessories; manufactures industrial trucks & tractors; manufactures bolts, nuts, rivets & washers; manufactures mechanical power transmission equipment; manufactures truck trailers
238210Newkirk Electric AssociatesMuskegon258Electrical Contractor Engineering Services Heavy Construction
336312Kautex IncMuskegon250Manufactures motor vehicle camshafts
621111Hackley Primary Care ServicesMuskegon250Medical Doctor's Office
622110County of MuskegonMuskegon240Medical Care Facility And Nursing Home
922140Department of Corrections MIMuskegon236Temporary Correctional Facility
337212Structural Concepts CorpMuskegon235Manufactures wood show, display & storage cabinets & cases
332912Hilite International IncWhitehall230Manufactures fluid power valves & hose fittings; manufactures fluid power cylinders & actuators; manufactures fluid power pumps & motors
491110United States Postal ServiceMuskegon230Us Postal Service
336399Mahle Engine Components USAMuskegon225Manufactures motor vehicle parts & accessories; steel foundry
511110Herald Newspapers Co IncMuskegon225Newspaper publisher
621610TLC Lakeshore CareMuskegon210Home Health Care Services
333922Tgw - Ermanco IncSpring Lake207Manufactures conveyors & conveying equipment
921110City of MuskegonMuskegon200Executive Office
336370Acemco IncSpring Lake200Manufactures stamped automotive products; stamps metal for the trade
325131Sun Chemical CorpMuskegon200Manufactures inorganic pigments; manufactures cyclic crudes & intermediates
928110Michigan Department ofMontague200National Security
611110Public Schools of The City ofMuskegon193Senior High School
493110Public Schools of The City ofMuskegon193Warehouse
611110Public Schools of The City ofMuskegon193Public Elementary School
611110Public Schools of The City ofMuskegon192Specialty Public School
712110Public Schools of The City ofMuskegon192Museum & Art Gallery
611110Orchard View School DistrictMuskegon185Elementary/Secondary School
331112Cannon-Muskegon CorpMuskegon180Manufactures additive alloys; manufactures primary nonferrous metals; manufactures secondary nonferrous metals; steel mill
336992General Dynamics Land SystemsMuskegon175Manufactures military amphibian tanks; engineering services
611410Baker College Of MuskegonMuskegon168Business/Secretarial School
333298Metal Technologies IncRavenna161Manufactures foundry machinery & equipment
332991Kaydon CorpMuskegon160Manufactures ball & roller bearings; wholesales industrial supplies; manufactures mechanical power transmission equipment
611110Public Schools of The City ofMuskegon155Elementary/Secondary School
531120Horizon Group Properties, LPMuskegon150Nonresidential Building Operator Management Consulting Services
452112Kmart CorpMuskegon150Dept Stores Discount
721110Muskegon Nights IncMuskegon150Hotel/Motel Operation
444110Menard IncMuskegon150Hardware Store
333999Whitehall Products LLCMontague150Manufactures weather vanes; manufactures signs & advertising specialties; aluminum foundry
452111Bon-Ton Stores IncMuskegon150Department Store
611110Holton Public School DistrictHolton150Elementary/Secondary School
444110Home Depot USA IncMuskegon150Ret Lumber/Building Materials
444110Lowe's Home Centers IncMuskegon150Ret Lumber/Building Mtrl Whol Lumber/Plywd/Millwk Ret Household Appliances Whol Appliances/Tv/Radio
325412Perrigo CoMontague150Manufactures pharmaceutical preparations
623110Whitehall Manor IncWhitehall150Skilled Nursing Home
221119Consumers Energy CoMuskegon150Electric Services
Source: Harris Publishing Company, 2008 InfoSource

OTHER MAJOR EMPLOYERS
SIC FIRM LOCATION EMPLOYEES PRODUCT
  Shape Corp. Muskegon 2,100 Aircraft & Aerospace Products
  County of Muskegon Muskegon 1,300 County Government
  Herman Miller Muskegon 1,000 Office Furniture
  Michigan Adventure Muskegon 480 Amusement Park
  GHSP Muskegon 480 Motor Vehicle Parts & Accessories
  Verizon Communication Muskegon 450 Telecommunications/Media
  Port City Group Muskegon 375 Aluminum Die Castings
  Lift-Tech Internatinal Muskegon 340 Hoists, Cranes & Monorails
8049 Muskegon General Hospital Muskegon 500 Health care
8062 Mercy Care of West Michigan Muskegon 500 Health care
9111 County of Muskegon Muskegon 400 Executive offices
8222 Muskegon Community College Muskegon 275 Education
9223 Michigan Dept Corrections Muskegon 274 Correctional institutions
Source: Local County Economic Development Contact, 2004


NUMBER OF ESTABLISHMENTS  
Type of Service 2004
Total 3,672
    Forestry, fishing, hunting, and agriculture support 7
    Mining 2
    Utilities 3
    Construction 410
    Manufacturing 313
      Food mfg 15
      Beverage & tobacco product mfg 1
      Textile product mills 4
      Apparel manufacturing 2
      Wood product mfg 4
      Paper mfg 1
      Printing & related support activities 14
      Petroleum & coal products mfg 1
      Chemical mfg 9
      Plastics & rubber products mfg 8
      Nonmetallic mineral product mfg 13
      Primary metal mfg 33
      Fabricated metal product mfg 91
      Machinery mfg 57
      Computer & electronic product mfg 5
      Electrical equip, appliance & component mfg 5
      Transportation equipment mfg 15
      Furniture & related product mfg 12
      Miscellaneous mfg 23
    Wholesale trade 133
    Retail trade 647
    Transportation & warehousing 69
    Information 69
      Publishing industries 10
      Motion picture & sound recording industries 10
    Finance & insurance 187
    Real estate & rental & leasing 108
    Professional, scientific & technical services 251
    Management of companies & enterprises 21
    Admin, support, waste mgt, remediation services 144
    Educational services 27
    Health care and social assistance 400
    Arts, entertainment & recreation 71
    Accommodation & food services 313
    Other services (except public administration) 454
    Unclassified establishments 43
Source:Source:U.S. Department of Commerce and Bureau of the Census, County Business Patterns, Issued July 2006