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Big Bay

Michigan · 257 residents · 3.896 sq mi
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Big Bay has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,750. Population has declined 3% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $138,200. With a median age of 60.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 35% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 60.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
257
−3%since 2000
from 265 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
66 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 68 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
60.3
+18%since 2000
from 50.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
1052043034025012000201020202024Big Bay
2024306
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,750
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,317
+90%since 2000
from $18,620 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
3.7%
−38.6 ptssince 2009
from 42.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing11.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Information9.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services4.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$138,200
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $88,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
98.2%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 91.5% in 2000
1.8% rent
Afford Score
3.6
+40%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93%(239)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.1%(11)
Diversity Score15.5%(40)
Diversity Score
15
from 0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.8%
−13.8 ptssince 2000
from 22.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.8%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 86.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.9%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.2 min
+66%since 2000
from 13.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.4%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 85.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−26.0 ptssince 2011
from 26.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
16.9%
−29.0 ptssince 2011
from 45.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
8.6%
−65.0 ptssince 2009
from 73.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
74.4%
+26.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
25.6%
−26.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−91.0 ptssince 2013
from 91.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Big Bay, Michigan?

Big Bay, Michigan has about 257 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Big Bay, Michigan earns about $38,750 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 $138,200.

How educated are people in Big Bay, Michigan?

About 8.8% 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 9.2% of people in Big Bay, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

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