Big Rapids, MI

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2022 Population
7,915
13.1% 1-year decline
US Senator
Debbie Stabenow
Democratic Party
US Senator
Gary Peters
Democratic Party
2022 Median Age
22.8
3.64% 1-year increase
2022 Poverty Rate
33.6%
15.2% 1-year decrease
2022 Median Household Income
$36,058
23.3% 1-year growth
2022 Median Property Value
$130,500
23.7% 1-year growth
2022 Employed Population
4,020
12.6% 1-year decline

About

In 2022, Big Rapids, MI had a population of 7.92k people with a median age of 22.8 and a median household income of $36,058. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Big Rapids, MI declined from 9,105 to 7,915, a −13.1% decrease and its median household income grew from $29,239 to $36,058, a 23.3% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Big Rapids, MI are White (Non-Hispanic) (82%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (8.1%), White (Hispanic) (2.21%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.96%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.92%).

None of the households in Big Rapids, MI reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99.3% of the residents in Big Rapids, MI are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Big Rapids, MI are Ferris State University (3,363 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2022, the median property value in Big Rapids, MI was $130,500, and the homeownership rate was 40.7%.

Most people in Big Rapids, MI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 13.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Big Rapids, MI was 2 cars per household.

Population & Diversity

Big Rapids, MI is home to a population of 7.92k people, from which 99.3% are citizens. As of 2022, 1.49% of Big Rapids, MI residents were born outside of the country (118 people).

In 2022, there were 10.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (6.49k people) in Big Rapids, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 641 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 175 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

99.3%
2022 Citizenship
99%
2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 99.3% of Big Rapids, MI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Big Rapids, MI was 99%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Big Rapids, MI
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    6.49k ± 207
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    641 ± 172
  3. White (Hispanic)
    175 ± 93
4.4%
Hispanic Population
348 people

In 2022, there were 10.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (6.49k people) in Big Rapids, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 641 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 175 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

4.4% of the people in Big Rapids, MI are hispanic (348 people).

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    79,402 ± 6,891 people
  2. India
    76,527 ± 6,766 people
  3. Iraq
    57,451 ± 5,868 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Michigan was Mexico, the natal country of 79,402 Michigan residents, followed by India with 76,527 and Iraq with 57,451.

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Foreign-Born Population

1.49%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
118 people
1.86%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
169 people

As of 2022, 1.49% of Big Rapids, MI residents (118 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Big Rapids, MI was 1.86%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Gulf War (2001-)
    121 ± 61
  2. Vietnam
    75 ± 66
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    39 ± 37

Big Rapids, MI has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.61 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Big Rapids, MI employs 4.02k people. The largest industries in Big Rapids, MI are Educational Services (732 people), Accommodation & Food Services (642 people), and Retail Trade (633 people), and the highest paying industries are Public Administration ($63,281), Utilities ($51,000), and Health Care & Social Assistance ($43,542).

Males in Michigan have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $58,244. The income inequality in Michigan (measured using the Gini index) is 0.466, which is lower than than the national average.

Occupations

4.02k
2022 Value
± 421
−12.6%
1 Year decline
± 16.8%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Big Rapids, MI declined at a rate of −12.6%, from 4.6k employees to 4.02k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Big Rapids, MI, are Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (468 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (411 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (384 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Big Rapids, MI.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

4.02k
2022 Value
± 421
−12.6%
1 Year decline
± 16.8%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Big Rapids, MI declined at a rate of −12.6%, from 4.6k employees to 4.02k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Big Rapids, MI, are Educational Services (732 people), Accommodation & Food Services (642 people), and Retail Trade (633 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Big Rapids, MI, though some of these residents may live in Big Rapids, MI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$19,955
Median earning men ± $3,666
$15,420
Median earning women ± $3,954

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Public Administration ($69,750), Information ($48,906), and Other Services Except Public Administration ($40,125).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($32,950), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($31,450), and Other Services Except Public Administration ($30,714).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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2.16%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 4.37M people employed in Michigan. This represents a 2.16% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 23.6%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Michigan.

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Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Michigan went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 50.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (47.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.09%).

Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters are the senators currently representing the state of Michigan. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Michigan is currently represented by 13 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

US Senators from Michigan

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Debbie Stabenow
Senator from Michigan1
Assumed office on January 3, 2001
Gary Peters
Senator from Michigan2
Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters are the senators currently representing Michigan.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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US Representatives from Michigan

Michigan is currently represented by 13 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Michigan have changed over time starting in 2008.

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Education

In 2022, universities in Big Rapids, MI awarded 3,363 degrees. The student population of Big Rapids, MI in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 4,521 male students and 5,551 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Big Rapids, MI are White (2,661 and 80.3%), followed by Black or African American (188 and 5.67%), Hispanic or Latino (165 and 4.98%), and Two or More Races (116 and 3.5%).

The largest universities in Big Rapids, MI by number of degrees awarded are Ferris State University (3,363 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Big Rapids, MI are Criminal Justice - Police Science (288 and 8.56%), General Business Administration & Management (239 and 7.11%), and Pharmacy (140 and 4.16%).

The median tuition cost in Big Rapids, MI for a public four year colleges is $13,608 for in-state students and $13,608 for out-of-state students.

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
Measure

In 2022 in Big Rapids, MI, the percentage of applicants admitted was 87.9%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 16.2%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 10,072 (44.9% men and 55.1% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 10,072 students enrolled in Big Rapids, MI, 44.9% men and 55.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 7,444 records, of which 53.7% were women and 46.3% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 160 degrees awarded
  2. 107 degrees awarded
  3. 222 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Big Rapids, MI was General Business Administration & Management with 160 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Big Rapids, MI according to their major.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
3,363 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Ferris State University with 3,363 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 1,546 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Big Rapids, MI, which is 0.851 times less than the 1,817 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 2,661 degrees mean that there were 14.2 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 188 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($13,608) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($828) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2022, 0.784% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.801% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (2.31M), Some college (1.92M), and Bachelors Degree (1.42M).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Big Rapids, MI was $130,500 in 2022, which is 0.463 times smaller than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $105,500 to $130,500, a 23.7% increase. The homeownership rate in Big Rapids, MI is 40.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Big Rapids, MI have an average commute time of 13.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Big Rapids, MI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Big Rapids, MI is $36,058. In 2022, the place with the highest median household income in Big Rapids, MI was Census Tract 9604 with a value of $60,964, followed by Census Tract 9606 and Census Tract 9605, with respective values of $47,128 and $31,903.

Property

$130,500
Median Property Value 2022
±$16,781
$1,069
Median Property Taxes
±$185

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The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Big Rapids, MI compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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Rent vs Own

40.7%
Homeownership
2022
55.7%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2022

In 2022, 40.7% of the housing units in Big Rapids, MI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 39%.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)
  1. Census Tract 9604
  2. Census Tract 9606
  3. Census Tract 9605

In 2022, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Big Rapids, MI was Census Tract 9604 with a value of $60,964, followed by Census Tract 9606 and Census Tract 9605, with respective values of $47,128 and $31,903.

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Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$36,058
Median Household Income
± $8,983
2.63k
Number of Households
± 310

In 2022, the median household income of the 2.63k households in Big Rapids, MI grew to $36,058 from the previous year's value of $29,239.

The following chart displays the households in Big Rapids, MI distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Big Rapids, MI is from Michigan.
0.466
2022 Wage GINI in Michigan
0.468
2021 Wage GINI in Michigan

In 2022, the income inequality in Michigan was 0.466 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.473% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Michigan was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Michigan in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022
  1. Drove Alone (68.5%)
  2. Walked (17%)
  3. Carpooled (5.97%)

In 2022, 68.5% of workers in Big Rapids, MI drove alone to work, followed by those who walked to work (17%) and those who carpooled to work (5.97%).

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Commute Time

13.7 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Big Rapids, MI have a shorter commute time (13.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 0% of the workforce in Big Rapids, MI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Big Rapids, MI distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Big Rapids, MI have 2 cars.

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Poverty & Diversity

33.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Big Rapids, MI (1.91k out of 5.7k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 18 - 24, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Big Rapids, MI is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Health

93.8% of the population of Big Rapids, MI has health coverage, with 44.1% on employee plans, 23.1% on Medicaid, 5.27% on Medicare, 20.3% on non-group plans, and 0.954% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Mecosta County, MI see 2091 patients per year on average, which represents a 10.7% increase from the previous year (1889 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2107 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 572 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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2,091 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Mecosta County, MI

Primary care physicians in Mecosta County, MI see an average of 2,091 patients per year. This represents a 10.7% increase from the previous year (1,889 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Mecosta County, MI in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

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Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 19.7% under 18 years, 50.6% between 18 and 34 years, 21.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 7.92% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50% were men and 50% were women.

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Uninsured People

6.24%
Uninsured
44.1%
Employer Coverage
23.1%
Medicaid
5.27%
Medicare
20.3%
Non-Group
0.954%
Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Big Rapids, MI declined by 10.9% from 7% to 6.24%.

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