Big Rapids charter township is located in Mecosta County Michigan. Big Rapids charter township has a 2024 population of 4,041. Big Rapids charter township is currently growing at a rate of 0.17% annually and its population has increased by 2.69% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,935 in 2020.
The average household income in Big Rapids charter township is $71,843 with a poverty rate of 24.25%. The median age in Big Rapids charter township is 38.3 years: 32.8 years for males, and 38.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Big Rapids charter township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,306 | 82.98% |
| Two or more races | 339 | 8.51% |
| Asian | 167 | 4.19% |
| Black or African American | 140 | 3.51% |
| Native American | 32 | 0.8% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,680 | 2.32 | 64.8 | 35.2 |
| Non Family | 776 | 1.74 | 52.8 | 47.2 |
| Married | 585 | 3.08 | 93.7 | 6.3 |
| Female | 302 | 2.37 | 43 | 57 |
| Male | 17 | 2.12 | 0 | 100 |
2.78
Average Family Size
2.32
Average Household Size
64.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 85 | 3.35% |
| Associates Degree | 306 | 12.06% |
| Bachelors Degree | 603 | 23.76% |
| Graduate Degree | 386 | 15.21% |
| High School Graduate | 644 | 25.37% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 10 | 0.39% |
| Some College | 504 | 19.86% |
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 | 2,229 | 2,134 | 741 |
| 2+ Races | 166 | 166 | 135 |
| Asian | 110 | 110 | 94 |
| Hispanic | 31 | 31 | 31 |
| Native American | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| Black | 4 | 4 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $40,722 | $42,306 | $36,690 |
| Graduate Degree | $95,670 | $97,009 | $73,864 |
| High School Graduate | $41,806 | $66,818 | $36,607 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $40,333 | $41,250 | $37,272 |
| Some College | $28,609 | $27,524 | $35,517 |
$40,333
Average Earnings
$41,250
Average Male
$37,272
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.77% of Big Rapids charter township residents speak only English, while 5.23% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 2.73% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,177 | 752 | 23.67% |
| Black | 140 | 95 | 67.86% |
| Multiple | 339 | 41 | 12.09% |
| Native | 32 | 22 | 68.75% |
| Hispanic | 61 | 18 | 29.51% |
| Asian | 167 | 16 | 9.58% |
24.25%
Overall Poverty Rate
28.56%
Male Poverty Rate
21.06%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Big Rapids charter township is Native, with 68.75% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Big Rapids charter township is Asian, with 9.58% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.88%. Among those working part-time, it was 41.34%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 32.97%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 53.25% |
| Some College | 22.18% |
| High School | 11.24% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.46% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 35.48% |
| Female Employed | 15.78% |
| Male Employed | 7.73% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $77,794 | $93,570 |
| Households | $57,045 | $71,843 |
| Married Families | $104,650 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $30,795 | $44,850 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
35.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
40.7%
Male Marriage Rate
31.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
217
Number of Veterans
141
Male Veterans
76
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 129 |
| First Gulf War | 35 |
| Vietnam | 32 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 100 |
| 65 to 74 | 61 |
| 75+ | 24 |
| 55 to 64 | 19 |
| 18 to 34 | 13 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 205 | 7.25% |
| Native American | 10 | 31.25% |
| 2+ Races | 2 | 0.91% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
42.86%
Veteran Poverty Rate
65.9%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
54%
Labor Force Participation
51.7%
Employment Rate
4.2%
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
77.56%
Born in Big Rapids charter township
94.35%
Native Born
5.65%
Foreign Born
3.09%
Non Citizen
2.56%
Naturalized
94.35% of Big Rapids charter township residents were born in the United States, with 77.56% having been born in Michigan. 3.09% 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 | 4,076 | 7 | 0.17% |
| 2028 | 4,069 | 7 | 0.17% |
| 2027 | 4,062 | 7 | 0.17% |
| 2026 | 4,055 | 7 | 0.17% |
| 2025 | 4,048 | 7 | 0.17% |
| 2024 | 4,041 | 7 | 0.17% |
| 2023 | 4,034 | 7 | 0.17% |
| 2022 | 4,027 | 74 | 1.87% |
| 2021 | 3,953 | 18 | 0.46% |
| 2020 | 3,935 | -933 | -19.17% |
| 2019 | 4,868 | 28 | 0.58% |
| 2018 | 4,840 | 24 | 0.5% |
| 2017 | 4,816 | 156 | 3.35% |
| 2016 | 4,660 | 23 | 0.5% |
| 2015 | 4,637 | 67 | 1.47% |
| 2014 | 4,570 | 135 | 3.04% |
| 2013 | 4,435 | -13 | -0.29% |
| 2012 | 4,448 | 2 | 0.04% |
| 2011 | 4,446 | 54 | 1.23% |
| 2010 | 4,392 | 0 | 0% |