Economy & Jobs — Big Rapids, Michigan
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $43,858 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$45,800 |
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| Per Capita Income | $20,904 |
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| Poverty Rate | 34.1% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 4.3% |
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| In Labor Force | 4,402 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 30.8% |
| Arts Food | 18.2% |
| Retail | 15.7% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 27 |
| Fast Food | 27 |
| Gas Stations | 18 |
| Insurance Agencies | 18 |
| General Merchandise | 16 |
| Physician Offices | 15 |
| Real Estate Offices | 13 |
| Commercial Banks | 12 |
| Dental Offices | 12 |
| Child Day Care | 11 |
| Auto Repair | 9 |
| Beauty Salons | 8 |
| Convenience Stores | 7 |
| Law Offices | 7 |
| Home Health | 7 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
