Demographics & People — Big Rapids, Michigan
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 7,847 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~10,200 |
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| Median Age | 22.9 |
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| Total Households | 2,796 |
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| Family Households | 976 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.07 |
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| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 6,789 |
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| Black or African American | 513 |
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| Asian | 87 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 405 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 2,999 |
| German | 1,511 |
| Other groups | 1,430 |
| Irish | 724 |
| English | 585 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 348 |
| Polish | 340 |
| American | 339 |
| Dutch | 327 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 292 |
Language
| English Only | 7,415 |
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| Spanish | 127 |
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| Population 5+ | 7,663 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 307 |
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| Population 18+ | 6,892 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 14.9 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 9.0% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Big Rapids, Michigan.
