Big Rapids, MI Demographics
A map of Big Rapids's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 6,249 | 80.9% |
Multiracial | 455 | 5.9% |
Black | 440 | 5.7% |
Hispanic | 351 | 4.5% |
Asian | 157 | 2.0% |
Native American/Other | 75 | 1.0% |
Big Rapids, Michigan had a population of 7,727 in 2020. It was 80.9% White, 5.7% Black, 2.0% Asian, 4.5% Hispanic, 1.0% Native American/Other, and 5.9% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Big Rapids, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 745 places in Michigan, Big Rapids is the 129th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).
Big Rapids's White Population
6,249 residents of Big Rapids identify as White, or 80.9%. This makes the White share of the population of Big Rapids slightly larger than the White share of the population of Michigan (72.4% White). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Big Rapids is ranked #606 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Big Rapids is less White than neighboring Paris (93.4% White), Stanwood (88.1% White), Hersey (91.9% White), Reed City (89% White), and Morley (91.5% White).
Big Rapids's Black Population
440 residents of Big Rapids identify as Black, or 5.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of Big Rapids slightly less than the Black share of the population of Michigan (13.5% Black). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Big Rapids is ranked #105 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Big Rapids is more Black than neighboring Paris (0.7% Black), Stanwood (0% Black), Hersey (0.6% Black), Reed City (1.7% Black), and Morley (0.2% Black).
Big Rapids's Asian Population
157 residents of Big Rapids identify as Asian, or 2.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Big Rapids roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Michigan (3.3% Asian). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Big Rapids is ranked #84 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Big Rapids is more Asian than neighboring Paris (0% Asian), Stanwood (1% Asian), Hersey (0% Asian), Reed City (0.3% Asian), and Morley (0.4% Asian).
Big Rapids's Hispanic Population
351 residents of Big Rapids identify as Hispanic, or 4.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Big Rapids roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Michigan (5.6% Hispanic). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Big Rapids is ranked #231 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Big Rapids is more Hispanic than neighboring Paris (1.5% Hispanic), Stanwood (1.5% Hispanic), Hersey (2.3% Hispanic), Reed City (2% Hispanic), and Morley (3.3% Hispanic).
Big Rapids's Native American/Other Population
75 residents of Big Rapids identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.0%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Big Rapids roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Michigan (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Big Rapids is ranked #216 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Big Rapids is more Native American/Other than neighboring Paris (0.7% Native American/Other), Stanwood (0.5% Native American/Other), and Hersey (0.6% Native American/Other). Big Rapids is less Native American/Other than neighboring Reed City (1.4% Native American/Other), and Morley (1.2% Native American/Other).
Big Rapids's Multiracial Population
455 residents of Big Rapids identify as Multiracial, or 5.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Big Rapids roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Michigan (4.4% Multiracial). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Big Rapids is ranked #107 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Big Rapids is more Multiracial than neighboring Paris (3.7% Multiracial), Hersey (4.6% Multiracial), Reed City (5.6% Multiracial), and Morley (3.5% Multiracial). Big Rapids is less Multiracial than neighboring Stanwood (8.8% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.