Demographics in Big Rapids, MI

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

Where is Big Rapids?

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Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

7,847

Male

4,129

52.6%

Female

3,718

47.4%

Median Age

23.0

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

White

86.5%

Black

6.5%

Hispanic

5.2%

Asian

1.1%

Two or More

3.6%

Other

0.5%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

11.6%

High School or Higher

26.2%

Foreign Born

1.1%

Veterans

3.1%

Married

15.8%

Avg Household Size

2.1

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Big Rapids, MI has a population of 7,847 with a median age of 23.0. The racial makeup is 86.5% White, 5.2% Hispanic, 6.5% Black, 1.1% Asian. About 11.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 1.1%.