Muskegon County Data
Muskegon County By The Numbers
Population: 173,408
Number of Households: 63,215
| Measure | Muskegon County | Statewide | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $44,473 | $52,436 | 2018 KIDS COUNT www.mlpp.org Based on 2016 data |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.2% | 4.9% | 2016 Annual MDTMB |
| Children Living in Poverty (Younger than 5-Years Old) |
36.4% | 28% | 2018 KIDS COUNT www.mlpp.org Based on 2016 data |
| Births to Teens (2016) | 158 | 5,835 | 2018 MDHHS |
| Degree Attainment Rate (Associate and Higher) |
28.5% | 35.9% | 2015 American Community Census |
| Court Involved Youth | 473 | N/A | 2015 Muskegon County Prosecutor's Office |
| Students Receiving Special Education Services | 3,479 | 198,536 | 2017-18 mischooldata.org |
| District/School | Students Eligible | % Eligible |
|---|---|---|
| Fruitport Community Schools | 1,509 | 54.71% |
| Holton Public Schools | 593 | 68.63% |
| Mona Shores Public Schools | 1,728 | 44.59% |
| Montague Area Public Schools | 779 | 50.19% |
| Muskegon Covenant Academy* | 249 | 100% |
| Muskegon Heights PSA System* | 694 | 93.28% |
| Muskegon Montessori* | 107 | 75.89% |
| Muskegon Public Schools | 3,376 | 89.60% |
| North Muskegon Public Schools | 287 | 27.44% |
| Oakridge Public Schools | 1,304 | 65.75% |
| Orchard View Schools | 1,985 | 73.84% |
| Ravenna Public Schools | 502 | 47.49% |
| Reeths-Puffer Schools | 1,927 | 51.21% |
| Three Oaks Academy* | 354 | 99.44% |
| Timberland Academy* | 690 | 95.30% |
| Whitehall District Schools | 1,008 | 47.15% |
| Total/Countywide Average | 17,092 | 61.57% |
| Statewide Average | 771,239 | 50.74 |
* Charter School
Source: MI School Data
Economically Disadvantaged 2017
School Statistics
| District/School | 2017-18 Number of Students Enrolled |
2016-17 High School 4-Year 2017 Graduation Rate |
2017-18 Students Missing 10+ Days of School |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fruitport Community Schools | 2,758 | 92.71% | 11.20% |
| Holton Public Schools | 864 | 92.73% | 9.70% |
| Mona Shores Public Schools | 3,875 | 89.75% | 13.00% |
| Montague Area Public Schools | 1,552 | 95.65% | 14.60% |
| Muskegon Covenant Academy | 249 | 4.69% | 91.10% |
| Muskegon Heights PSA System | 744 | 69.39% | 24.70% |
| Muskegon Montessori Academy | 141 | N/A | 15.30% |
| Muskegon Public Schools | 3,768 | 88.96% | 25.50% |
| North Muskegon Public Schools | 1,046 | 94.87% | 5.50% |
| Oakridge Public Schools | 1,983 | 97.25% | 14.50% |
| Orchard View Schools | 2,691 | 87.79% | 31.30% |
| Ravenna Public Schools | 1,057 | 89.74% | 11.20% |
| Reeths-Puffer Schools | 3,763 | 91.13% | 10.30% |
| Three Oaks Public School Academy | 356 | N/A | 35.00% |
| Timberland Academy | 724 | N/A | 37.40% |
| Whitehall District Schools | 2,138 | 93.15% | 13.70% |
| Countywide | 27,548 | 90.95%* | 17.50%* |
Source: mischooldata.org
* Without Muskegon Covenant Academy
Struggling Households
ALICE, an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed are households that earn more than the U.S. poverty level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county.
Households in Poverty:
9,482 - 15%
ALICE Households:
15,804 - 25%
ABOVE ALICE Households:
37,929 - 60%
Source: 2016 United Way ALICE Report - Michigan
| Data Set | 2016-17 | 2017-18 |
|---|---|---|
| Truancy Referrals | 523 | 540 |
| Truancy Cases Charged (Juveniles) | 41 | 38 |
| Truancy Cases Charged (Adults) | 25 | 23 |
Source: Muskegon County Prosecutor