Big Rapids
City in Mecosta County, Michigan
Big Rapids is a city in Mecosta County, Michigan, with 7,727 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 925 ft (282 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Paris, 5.8 miles N.
- 7,727residents (2020 Census)
- 925 ftelevation · 282 m
- 4.4 sq miland area · 11.5 km²
- 1,738 / sq mipopulation density
- 49307ZIP code
About Big Rapids
Big Rapids is a city and the seat of government of Mecosta County, Michigan, United States. The population was 7,727 at the 2020 census, and was estimated at 8,565 in 2024, The city is surrounded by Big Rapids Charter Township but they are completely separate jurisdictions. Big Rapids is home of the main campus of Ferris State University, a four-year public university.
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Living in Big Rapids
- Median household income
- $43,858
- Median home value
- $156,400
- Median rent
- $929/mo
- Median age
- 22.9
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Big Rapids had 7,727 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 7,727 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,738 per sq mi (671 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Big Rapids at a glance
| State | Michigan (MI) |
|---|---|
| County | Mecosta County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 7,727 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.45 sq mi (11.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.12 sq mi (0.30 km²) |
| Elevation | 925 ft (282 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.6997° N, 85.4813° W |
| ZIP code | 49307 |
| Official website | ci.big-rapids.mi.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2608300 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Big Rapids
- Paris5.8 mi N
- Stanwood8.4 mi S
- Hersey10.7 mi N
- Canadian Lakes11.9 mi SE
- Reed City12.0 mi N
- Mecosta13.8 mi SE
- Morley14.6 mi S
- Barryton17.2 mi E
- Evart17.3 mi NE
- White Cloud17.6 mi SW
- Lakeview20.7 mi SE
- Howard City21.2 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Big Rapids
What county is Big Rapids in?
Big Rapids is in Mecosta County, Michigan.
What is the population of Big Rapids, MI?
7,727 people lived in Big Rapids at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Big Rapids, MI?
The ZIP code of Big Rapids is 49307.
What is the elevation of Big Rapids?
925 feet (282 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Big Rapids?
Paris (5.8 mi), Stanwood (8.4 mi), Hersey (10.7 mi), Canadian Lakes (11.9 mi), Reed City (12.0 mi).
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