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Big Rapids charter township

County:
Mecosta County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
30.471
State:
Michigan

Big Rapids charter township is located in Mecosta County, Michigan. Big Rapids charter township has a 2026 population of 4,115. Big Rapids charter township is currently growing at a rate of 0.66% annually and its population has increased by 4.42% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,941 in 2020.

The median household income in Big Rapids charter township is $64,083 with a poverty rate of 20.03%. The median age in Big Rapids charter township is 38.6 years: 32.8 years for males, and 40.3 years for females. For every 100 females there are 77.9 males.

4.1K
Total Population
135
Density (mi²)
27 0.66%
Growth

Big Rapids charter township Population

Big Rapids charter township Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20264,115270.66%
20254,088270.66%
20244,061270.67%
20234,03430.07%
20224,031731.84%
20213,958170.43%
20203,941120.31%
20194,868280.58%
20184,840240.5%
20174,8161563.35%
20164,660230.5%
20154,637671.47%
20144,5701353.04%
20134,435-13-0.29%
20124,44820.04%
20114,4462385.66%
20104,39270.16%

Median Age

Overall: 38.6 years
Female: 40.3 years
Male: 32.8 years

Big Rapids charter township Adults

There are 3,465 adults, (754 of whom are seniors) in Big Rapids charter township.

Sex Ratio

Female: 2,245 (56.2%)
Male: 1,748 (43.8%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Big Rapids charter township includes 85.93% White, 3.51% Asian, 3.36% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White3,43185.93%
Two or more races2887.21%
Asian1403.51%
Black or African American1343.36%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races320.8%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White3,43185.93%
Two or more races2566.41%
Asian1403.51%
Black or African American1343.36%

Big Rapids charter township Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Big Rapids charter township 's average per capita income is $41,250. Household income levels show a median of $64,083. The poverty rate stands at 20.03%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$105,129-
Families$92,930$101,075
Households$64,083$75,837
Non Families$33,942$42,118

$41,250

Average Income

$64,083

Median Household Income

20.03%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)