Unified School District · MI
Big Rapids Public Schools
Big Rapids Public Schools is a unified school district in Michigan with a community population of 17,101. The median household income is $58,683 and the median age is 27.7.
17,101
Population
130
People / sq mi
$58,683
Median Income
27.7
Median Age
Big Rapids Public Schools covers 132 sq mi of land at 129.7 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 88.8% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 63.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$58,683
Median Household Income
$28,603
Per Capita Income
11.5%
Poverty Rate
2.7%
Unemployment
Housing
$186,400
Median Home Value
$977
Median Rent
62.4%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
94.3%
High School+
29.4%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Big Rapids Public Schools serves a community with a population of 17,101 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Michigan.
The median household income in Big Rapids Public Schools is $58,683, with a per capita income of $28,603. The poverty rate is 11.5%.
Big Rapids Public Schools is 88.8% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 63.7% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Big Rapids Public Schools, 94.3% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Big Rapids Public Schools is $186,400, with a median rent of $977. The homeownership rate is 62.4%.
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Data for Big Rapids Public Schools from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 2605780).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.