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renamed Big Rapids. Big Rapids was platted on November 3, 1859, surrounding the courthouse site of Leonard. The unincorporated community of Big Rapids was first cited on June 10, 1861, rather than Leonard, when the Mecosta County board of supervisors mentioned their seat of government, and in 1865 was consistently cited throughout the year. Big Rapids was incorporated as a city in 1869.
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Big Rapids' population peaked in the 1980s. Since the 1980s, Big Rapids has lost over 46% of its population. There are a number of reasons for the decline, one being the decline in enrollment at Ferris State University. Quality of life concerns have also played a role. Mecosta County (like most rural
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Big Rapids was settled in 1855 by brothers George and Zera French. As the village of Leonard, at the intersection of Elm and Stewart streets, it became the seat of Mecosta County on February 11, 1859, but local lumbermen knew the site as Big Rapids. On September 29, 1859, the Leonard post office was
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living together, 12.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 60.3% were non-families. 36.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size
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living together, 10% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 66.2% were non-families. 42.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size
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The median age in the city was 21.8 years. 12.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 54% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 15.9% were from 25 to 44; 11.2% were from 45 to 64; and 6.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.0% male and 49.0% female.
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The median age of the city was 22 years. 12.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 51.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 17.6% were from 25 to 44; 10.7% were from 45 to 64; and 7.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 53.7% male and 46.3% female.
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was 1,738.4 inhabitants per square mile (671.2/km). There were 3,590 housing units at an average density of 806.7 inhabitants per square mile (311.5/km). The racial makeup of the city was 83%
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was 2,431.4 inhabitants per square mile (938.8/km). There were 3,623 housing units at an average density of 831.0 per square mile (320.9/km). The racial makeup of the city was 88.0%
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is located two miles (3.2 km) north of the Big Rapids business district and provides services to businesses and general aviation throughout the Midwest.
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region has large seasonal temperature differences, with warm to hot (and often humid) summers and cold (sometimes severely cold) winters. According to the
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Michigan Place Names: The History of the Founding and the Naming of More than Five Thousand Past and Present Michigan Communities
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There were 3,330 households, of which 22.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 22.9% were
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There were 3,085 households, of which 22.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 21.5% were
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Climate data for Big Rapids Water Treatment Plant, Michigan (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1896–present)
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Big Rapids is in northwestern Mecosta County in central Michigan. It is 56 miles (90 km) north of
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is the nearest international airport, located roughly one hour south of Big Rapids near Grand Rapids.
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of 2010, there were 10,601 people, 3,330 households, and 1,323 families living in the city. The
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of 2020, there were 7,727 people, 3,085 households, and 1,044 families living in the city. The
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The city levies an income tax of 1 percent on residents and 0.5 percent on nonresidents.
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but they are completely separate jurisdictions. Big Rapids is home of the main campus of
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areas) struggles with poor education, lack of high-paying jobs, and high rates of
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parking lot across the street from the Racquet & Fitness Center.
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U.S. Climate Normals 2020: U.S. Monthly Climate Normals (1991-2020)
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bus service is provided by the Big Rapids Dial-A-Ride.
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Grand Rapids, Michigan
City
Aerial photograph of Big Rapids in 2009
Location of Big Rapids, Michigan
Big Rapids is located in Michigan
Big Rapids is located in the United States
43°41′56″N 85°28′52″W / 43.69889°N 85.48111°W / 43.69889; -85.48111
Country
United States
State
Michigan
County
Mecosta
Time zone
UTC-5
Eastern (EST)
DST
UTC-4
ZIP code
Area code
231
FIPS code
GNIS
cityofbr.org
seat of government
Mecosta County
Michigan
2020 census
2010
Big Rapids Charter Township

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