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MICROPOLITAN AREA · 1990 CENSUS

Big Rapids Micro

Big Rapids, MI · 1 counties · 37,308 residents · 555.155 sq mi
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Big Rapids has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,784. Population has declined 8% since 2000. Median home value is $49,100. At a median age of 25.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 25.1% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 25.7
US median: 33.0
Average education
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

37,308
−8%vs 2000
vs 40,553 in 2000
1990 – 2025
67 / sq mi
−8%vs 2000
vs 73 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
25.7
−19%vs 2000
vs 31.9 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
37K39K40K42K44K1990201020202024Big Rapids
202441K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$20,784
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $33,849 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,271
−43%vs 2000
vs $16,372 in 2000
US average: $14,340
25.1%
+9.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 16.1% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$49,100
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $86,400 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$339
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $470 in 2000
US average: $450
69.9%
−3.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 73.7% in 2000
30.1% rent
2.4
−7%vs 2000
vs 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.9%(37,259)
Black3.6%(1,450)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(520)
Asian0.9%(346)
Other0%
Diversity Score14%(5,679)
1990
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(35,588)
Black2.5%(951)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(499)
Asian0.6%(211)
Other1.5%(558)
Diversity Score14.1%(5,264)
14
+1%vs 2000
vs 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

17.9%
−1.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 19.1% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
77.7%
−6.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 83.8% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
7.8%
+0.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.4% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.9 min
+18%vs 2000
vs 18.4 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Big Rapids, MI?

Big Rapids, MI has about 37,308 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Big Rapids, MI?

The typical household in Big Rapids, MI earns about $20,784 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Big Rapids, MI expensive?

In Big Rapids, MI, the median home is worth about $49,100, and the typical rent is about $339 a month.

How educated are people in Big Rapids, MI?

About 17.9% of adults age 25 and over in Big Rapids, MI hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Big Rapids, MI?

About 25.1% of people in Big Rapids, MI live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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