Big Rapids, Michigan

Population Data for Big Rapids, MI:

Population – 19166
Male – 51.55 %
Female – 48.45 %

Break down of Population by Race:
Caucasian – 88.83 %
Hispanic – 1.48 %
African American – 6.55 %
American Indian/Alaska Native – 0.62 %
Asian – 1.68 %

Geographic Data for Big Rapids, Michigan:

Population Density – 138.21 per sq. mi
Elevation – 928 ft.
Time Zone – Eastern (GMT -5)
Daylight Savings? Yes

Education Data in Big Rapids:

In Elementary School – 1,600 (17.14 %)
In High School – 853 (9.14 %)
In College – 6,424 (68.80 %)

Education Level Breakdown

Bachelor’s Degree – 1,481 (16.55 %)
Associate’s Degree – 871 (9.74 %)
Some College, No Degree – 1,950 (21.80 %)
High School Graduate – 2,417 (27.02 %)
Less than 9th Grade – 447 (5.00 %)

Employment and Household Data for Big Rapids, MI:

Percentage of People Employed – 55.09 %
Percentage of People Unemployed – 10.28 %
Unemployment Level – 15.70 %

Median Household Income – $30,483.00
Average Household Size – 2.42

Households with:
1 Vehicle – 34.71 %
2 Vehicles – 31.74 %
3 or more Vehicles – 17.21 %

Average Cost to Rent in Big Rapids - $474 per month