Big Rapids, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Mecosta County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
7,847
Population
1,763/sq mi density
$40,197
Median Income
$20,904 per capita
$134,200
Home Value
$226,714 Zillow
$815
Median Rent
30.1% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
389
Violent Crime/100K
1,468 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$40,197 median income, 5.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$134,200 home value, $815/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
389 violent crimes/100K (2% above avg)
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
7,847
Census 2023
Population Density
1,763
per square mile
Land Area
4.5
square miles (11.6 km²)
Median Age
23.0 yrs
41% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
52.6%
Male
47.4%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 86.5% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 6.5% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 5.2% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 1.1% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 0.7% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
86.5%
Black
6.5%
Hispanic
5.2%
Asian
1.1%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 96.8% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 3% US: 13.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
96.8%
Spanish
3%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
1.1%
Veterans
3.5%
42% below US avg (6%)
Disability
14.7%
13% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
94.6%
4% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
5.4%
37% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.420
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 7,847 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 1,763 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 4.5 sq mi |
| Median Age | 23.0 years |
Gender
| Male | 52.6% |
| Female | 47.4% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 86.5% |
| Black or African American | 6.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5.2% |
| Asian | 1.1% |
Language
| English Only | 96.8% |
| Spanish | 3.0% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 1.1% |
| Veterans | 3.5% |
| Disability | 14.7% |
| Health Insurance | 94.6% |
| Uninsured | 5.4% |
| Broadband Access | 81.1% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.420 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 6, Nonmetro / Urban 2.5K-20K, adjacent |