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Big Bay

Michigan · 319 residents · 3.896 sq mi
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Big Bay is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $63,750. Population has grown 20% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $167,700. With a median age of 57.9, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 2.4% of residents. Households here earn about 32% more than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 57.9
US median: 37.2
More educated
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 50%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
319
+20%since 2000
from 265 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
82 / sq mi
+20%since 2000
from 68 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
57.9
+14%since 2000
from 50.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
1052043034025012000201020202024Big Bay
2024306
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,750
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,750 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,082
+78%since 2000
from $18,620 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
39.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.4%
−9.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.260
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade23.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food10.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Wholesale trade7.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Information3.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$167,700
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $88,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
39.8%
−51.7 ptssince 2000
from 91.5% in 2000
11.7% rent
Vacancy rate
72.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 70.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
8.2%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+4%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(255)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(301)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(2)
Asian1.3%(4)
Other3.9%(12)
Diversity Score14.5%(46)
Diversity Score
14
from 0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.0%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 22.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
97.3%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 86.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.8 min
+20%since 2000
from 13.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
88.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 85.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
29.9%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 33.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
46.8%
−26.9 ptssince 2009
from 73.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
50.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.0%
−35.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Big Bay, Michigan?

Big Bay, Michigan has about 319 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Big Bay, Michigan earns about $63,750 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 $167,700.

How educated are people in Big Bay, Michigan?

About 31.0% 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 2.4% of people in Big Bay, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

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