Ravenna, Michigan facts for kids
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Ravenna, Michigan
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Village
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Location in Muskegon County and the state of Michigan
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Muskegon |
| Township | Ravenna |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.19 sq mi (3.09 km2) |
| • Land | 1.19 sq mi (3.08 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 673 ft (205 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,308 |
| • Density | 1,098.24/sq mi (424.07/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
49451
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| Area code(s) | 231 |
| FIPS code | 26-67280 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1618856 |
Ravenna is a small village located in Muskegon County, in the U.S. state of Michigan. In 2020, about 1,308 people lived there. The village is part of Ravenna Township.
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Where is Ravenna Located?
Ravenna is in the southeastern part of Muskegon County. It is about 17 miles (27 km) east of Muskegon, which is the main city of the county. The village is also 9 miles (14 km) north of Coopersville and 23 miles (37 km) northwest of Grand Rapids.
The village covers an area of about 1.19 square miles (3.08 square kilometers). All of this area is land. A stream called Crockery Creek flows through the eastern side of Ravenna. This creek eventually joins the Grand River near Grand Haven.
Schools in Ravenna
Students in Ravenna go to schools run by the Ravenna Public Schools district. This is a smaller school district in a rural area.
- Beechnau Elementary School teaches students from preschool up to fourth grade. It is located right in the village.
- Ravenna Middle School is for students in fifth through eighth grades.
- Ravenna High School serves students from ninth through twelfth grades.
Both the middle and high schools are just north of the village. Their campus has a football stadium, a track, other sports fields, and a bus garage. The school district offices are also in the village, near Beechnau Elementary.
The schools offer many fun activities outside of regular classes. These include different sports and academic clubs. Ravenna also has a private elementary school called Divine Providence Academy. This school is part of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Grand Rapids and teaches students from preschool to eighth grade.
How Many People Live in Ravenna?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 343 | — | |
| 1940 | 451 | 31.5% | |
| 1950 | 551 | 22.2% | |
| 1960 | 801 | 45.4% | |
| 1970 | 1,048 | 30.8% | |
| 1980 | 951 | −9.3% | |
| 1990 | 919 | −3.4% | |
| 2000 | 1,206 | 31.2% | |
| 2010 | 1,219 | 1.1% | |
| 2020 | 1,308 | 7.3% | |
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The number of people living in Ravenna has changed over the years. The table above shows how the population has grown since 1930.
Facts from the 2010 Census
In 2010, there were 1,219 people living in Ravenna. This means there were about 1,007 people for every square mile (389 people per square kilometer).
Most people in Ravenna were White (94.0%). A small number were from other groups, including African American, Native American, or other races. About 6.4% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
There were 454 households in the village. A household is a group of people living together.
- About 40.7% of households had children under 18 living with them.
- Most households (55.7%) were married couples living together.
- About 28.4% of households were not families.
- Many households (24.7%) had only one person living there.
- About 12.1% of households had someone aged 65 or older living alone.
The average age of people in Ravenna in 2010 was 35.2 years old.
- About 29% of residents were under 18.
- About 13.5% were 65 years old or older.
- The population was almost evenly split between males (49.0%) and females (51.0%).
Famous People from Ravenna
Some people who grew up in Ravenna have become well-known:
- Todd Herremans is a former professional football player.
- Donnie Tyndall is a college basketball coach.
See also
In Spanish: Ravenna (Míchigan) para niños
