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Big Rapids

County:
Mecosta County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
4.445
State:
Michigan

Big Rapids is a city located in Mecosta County, Michigan. Big Rapids has a 2026 population of 8,666. It is also the county seat of Mecosta County. Big Rapids is currently growing at a rate of 0.59% annually and its population has increased by 3.62% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,363 in 2020.

The median household income in Big Rapids is $43,858 with a poverty rate of 34.11%. The median age in Big Rapids is 22.9 years: 22.4 years for males, and 23.6 years for females. For every 100 females there are 109.8 males.

8.7K
Total Population
1,949
Density (mi²)
51 0.59%
Growth

Big Rapids Population

Big Rapids Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20268,666510.59%
20258,615500.58%
20248,565220.26%
20238,543420.49%
20228,5011161.38%
20218,385220.26%
20208,36370.08%
201910,368100.1%
201810,358160.15%
201710,342-32-0.31%
201610,374200.19%
201510,354-60-0.58%
201410,414-49-0.47%
201310,463-204-1.91%
201210,667270.25%
201110,6402061.97%
201010,434-167-1.58%
200010,849-1,754-13.92%
199012,603-1,758-12.24%
198014,3612,36619.72%
197011,9953,30938.1%
19608,6861,95028.95%
19506,7361,74935.07%
19404,9873166.77%
19304,6711132.48%
19204,558390.86%
19104,519-167-3.56%
19004,686-617-11.63%
18905,3031,75149.3%
18803,55200%

Median Age

Overall: 22.9 years
Female: 23.6 years
Male: 22.4 years

Big Rapids Adults

There are 7,435 adults, (825 of whom are seniors) in Big Rapids.

Sex Ratio

Female: 4,041 (47.7%)
Male: 4,436 (52.3%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Big Rapids includes 87.67% White, 6.17% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Native American, Asian, other race, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White7,43287.67%
Black or African American5236.17%
Two or more races2853.36%
Native American981.16%
Asian981.16%
Other race370.44%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander40.05%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1051.24%
Two or more races680.8%
Other race370.44%
Black or African American230.27%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White7,32786.43%
Black or African American5005.9%
Two or more races2172.56%
Native American981.16%
Asian981.16%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander40.05%

Big Rapids Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Big Rapids ' average per capita income is $36,010. Household income levels show a median of $43,858. The poverty rate stands at 34.11%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$98,924-
Families$79,450$91,898
Households$43,858$59,842
Non Families$32,155$38,936

$36,010

Average Income

$43,858

Median Household Income

34.11%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)