Big Prairie township is located in Newaygo County Michigan. Big Prairie township has a 2024 population of 2,556. Big Prairie township is currently growing at a rate of 1.23% annually and its population has increased by 4.75% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,440 in 2020.
The average household income in Big Prairie township is $64,014 with a poverty rate of 26.97%. The median age in Big Prairie township is 49.7 years: 49.4 years for males, and 50.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Big Prairie township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,119 | 86.07% |
| Two or more races | 191 | 7.76% |
| Other race | 61 | 2.48% |
| Black or African American | 42 | 1.71% |
| Native American | 36 | 1.46% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 13 | 0.53% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Asian
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,008 | 2.44 | 89 | 11 |
| Married | 480 | 2.94 | 94.6 | 5.4 |
| Non Family | 281 | 1.22 | 87.2 | 12.8 |
| Female | 156 | 3.19 | 75 | 25 |
| Male | 91 | 2.3 | 89 | 11 |
2.8
Average Family Size
2.44
Average Household Size
89.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 161 | 8.37% |
| Associates Degree | 155 | 8.06% |
| Bachelors Degree | 85 | 4.42% |
| Graduate Degree | 37 | 1.92% |
| High School Graduate | 925 | 48.1% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 154 | 8.01% |
| Some College | 406 | 21.11% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,704 | 1,471 | 112 |
| 2+ Races | 77 | 68 | 10 |
| Other Race | 55 | 20 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 37 | 37 | 6 |
| Native American | 36 | 19 | 0 |
| Black | 27 | 6 | 0 |
| Islander | 13 | 13 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 16.22%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $53,500 | $0 | $49,125 |
| Graduate Degree | $96,500 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $38,800 | $45,952 | $31,750 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $2,499 |
| Overall | $40,027 | $46,161 | $30,667 |
| Some College | $40,341 | $41,848 | $29,554 |
$40,027
Average Earnings
$46,161
Average Male
$30,667
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.86% of Big Prairie township residents speak only English, while 4.14% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 3.06% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,077 | 479 | 23.06% |
| Multiple | 191 | 131 | 68.59% |
| Native | 36 | 36 | 100% |
| Black | 42 | 18 | 42.86% |
26.97%
Overall Poverty Rate
27.93%
Male Poverty Rate
25.87%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Big Prairie township is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Big Prairie township is White, with 23.06% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.37%. Among those working part-time, it was 27.64%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 32.64%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 27.3% |
| Some College | 26.56% |
| High School | 21.3% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.56% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 47.89% |
| Female Unemployed | 25% |
| Female Employed | 13.82% |
| Male Employed | 6.56% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $54,688 | $72,702 |
| Households | $48,750 | $64,014 |
| Married Families | $83,500 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $25,250 | $38,067 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.4%
Male Marriage Rate
54.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
177
Number of Veterans
172
Male Veterans
5
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 69 |
| First Gulf War | 21 |
| Second Gulf War | 18 |
| Korea | 13 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 63 |
| 65 to 74 | 45 |
| 75+ | 43 |
| 35 to 54 | 16 |
| 18 to 34 | 10 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 165 | 9.18% |
| Native American | 12 | 33.33% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
30.51%
Veteran Poverty Rate
35.59%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
43.3%
Labor Force Participation
38.3%
Employment Rate
11.4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
83.23%
Born in Big Prairie township
99.23%
Native Born
0.77%
Foreign Born
0.37%
Non Citizen
0.41%
Naturalized
99.23% of Big Prairie township residents were born in the United States, with 83.23% having been born in Michigan. 0.37% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,711 | 31 | 1.16% |
| 2028 | 2,680 | 31 | 1.17% |
| 2027 | 2,649 | 31 | 1.18% |
| 2026 | 2,618 | 31 | 1.2% |
| 2025 | 2,587 | 31 | 1.21% |
| 2024 | 2,556 | 31 | 1.23% |
| 2023 | 2,525 | 31 | 1.24% |
| 2022 | 2,494 | 28 | 1.14% |
| 2021 | 2,466 | 26 | 1.07% |
| 2020 | 2,440 | -221 | -8.31% |
| 2019 | 2,661 | 17 | 0.64% |
| 2018 | 2,644 | 44 | 1.69% |
| 2017 | 2,600 | 40 | 1.56% |
| 2016 | 2,560 | -3 | -0.12% |
| 2015 | 2,563 | 13 | 0.51% |
| 2014 | 2,550 | 1 | 0.04% |
| 2013 | 2,549 | 3 | 0.12% |
| 2012 | 2,546 | -21 | -0.82% |
| 2011 | 2,567 | -3 | -0.12% |
| 2010 | 2,570 | 0 | 0% |