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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Big Bay

Michigan · 265 residents · 3.896 sq mi
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Big Bay has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $34,750. Population has grown 21% since 2009. Median home value is $88,300. With a median age of 50.9, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 50.9
US median: 35.2
Average education
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
265
+21%vs 2009
vs 219 in 2009
2000 – 2024
Population density
68 / sq mi
+21%vs 2009
vs 56 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 242
Median age
50.9
−8%vs 2009
vs 55.1 in 2009
US average: 35.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
1052043034025012000201020202024Big Bay
2024306
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,750
−37%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $68,750 in 2009
US average: $42,589
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,620
−42%vs 2009
vs $31,872 in 2009
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
11.4%
+5.0 ptsvs 2009
vs 6.4% in 2009
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$88,300
−47%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $206,300 in 2009
US average: $120,530
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$283
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
91.5%
+0.8 ptsvs 2009
vs 90.7% in 2009
8.5% rent
Afford Score
2.5
−15%vs 2009
vs 3.0 in 2009
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2009
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(210)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score9.9%(22)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(255)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%vs 2009
vs 10 in 2009
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.6%
−13.3 ptsvs 2009
vs 35.9% in 2009
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
86.5%
−8.3 ptsvs 2009
vs 94.8% in 2009
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
5.7%
−6.3 ptsvs 2009
vs 12.0% in 2009
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.9 min
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Big Bay, Michigan?

Big Bay, Michigan has about 265 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Big Bay, Michigan?

The typical household in Big Bay, Michigan earns about $34,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Big Bay, Michigan expensive?

In Big Bay, Michigan, the median home is worth about $88,300, and the typical rent is about $283 a month.

How educated are people in Big Bay, Michigan?

About 22.6% of adults age 25 and over in Big Bay, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Big Bay, Michigan?

About 11.4% of people in Big Bay, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

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