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 $67,804 with a poverty rate of 23.72%. The median age in Big Prairie township is 52.7 years: 52.7 years for males, and 52.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Big Prairie township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,091 | 84.48% |
| Two or more races | 175 | 7.07% |
| Other race | 69 | 2.79% |
| Black or African American | 46 | 1.86% |
| Native American | 46 | 1.86% |
| Asian | 34 | 1.37% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 14 | 0.57% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,100 | 2.25 | 90.4 | 9.6 |
| Married | 569 | 2.55 | 95.4 | 4.6 |
| Non Family | 320 | 1.32 | 87.2 | 12.8 |
| Male | 107 | 2.31 | 79.4 | 20.6 |
| Female | 104 | 3.4 | 83.7 | 16.3 |
2.54
Average Family Size
2.25
Average Household Size
90.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 137 | 6.69% |
| Associates Degree | 199 | 9.72% |
| Bachelors Degree | 109 | 5.32% |
| Graduate Degree | 56 | 2.73% |
| High School Graduate | 842 | 41.11% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 199 | 9.72% |
| Some College | 506 | 24.71% |
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 | 1,771 | 1,555 | 135 |
| 2+ Races | 84 | 79 | 15 |
| Other Race | 63 | 0 | 0 |
| Native American | 46 | 46 | 15 |
| Hispanic | 44 | 20 | 11 |
| Asian | 34 | 0 | 0 |
| Black | 27 | 9 | 0 |
| Islander | 14 | 14 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 32.61%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $60,917 | $53,594 | $61,667 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $40,096 | $47,727 | $31,050 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $40,563 | $48,648 | $32,566 |
| Some College | $41,346 | $48,241 | $36,875 |
$40,563
Average Earnings
$48,648
Average Male
$32,566
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.36% of Big Prairie township residents speak only English, while 6.64% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 3.8% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,058 | 445 | 21.62% |
| Multiple | 175 | 89 | 50.86% |
| Hispanic | 68 | 24 | 35.29% |
| Other | 69 | 24 | 34.78% |
| Native | 46 | 16 | 34.78% |
| Black | 46 | 13 | 28.26% |
23.72%
Overall Poverty Rate
24.87%
Male Poverty Rate
22.37%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Big Prairie township is Multiple, with 50.86% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Big Prairie township is White, with 21.62% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.79%. Among those working part-time, it was 23.7%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 32.92%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 26.19% |
| High School | 23.28% |
| Some College | 19.43% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.45% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Unemployed | 33.33% |
| Female Employed | 11.43% |
| Male Employed | 5% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $63,269 | $77,401 |
| Households | $53,786 | $67,804 |
| Married Families | $71,693 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $28,750 | $41,969 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
51.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.7%
Male Marriage Rate
57.2%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
187
Number of Veterans
179
Male Veterans
8
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 55 |
| Second Gulf War | 43 |
| First Gulf War | 16 |
| Korea | 9 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 69 |
| 65 to 74 | 52 |
| 18 to 34 | 26 |
| 75+ | 23 |
| 35 to 54 | 17 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 156 | 8.47% |
| Native American | 31 | 67.39% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
30.48%
Veteran Poverty Rate
19.25%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
43.6%
Labor Force Participation
40.3%
Employment Rate
7.5%
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
81.41%
Born in Big Prairie township
97.29%
Native Born
2.71%
Foreign Born
1.25%
Non Citizen
1.45%
Naturalized
97.29% of Big Prairie township residents were born in the United States, with 81.41% having been born in Michigan. 1.25% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
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% |