Big Rapids, Michigan

Not to be confused with Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Big Rapids, Michigan
City
Aerial photograph of Big Rapids in 2009
Aerial photograph of Big Rapids in 2009
Location of Big Rapids, Michigan
Location of Big Rapids, Michigan
Big Rapids is located in Michigan
Big Rapids
Big Rapids
Big Rapids is located in the United States
Big Rapids
Big Rapids
Coordinates: 43°41′56″N 85°28′52″W / 43.69889°N 85.48111°W / 43.69889; -85.48111
Country United States
State Michigan
CountyMecosta
Area
[1]
 • Total4.56 sq mi (11.82 km2)
 • Land4.45 sq mi (11.51 km2)
 • Water0.12 sq mi (0.30 km2)
Elevation
925 ft (282 m)
Population
 (2020)[2]
 • Total7,727
 • Density1,738.36/sq mi (671.13/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
49307
Area code231
FIPS code26-08300[3]
GNIS feature ID1619197[4]
Websitecityofbr.org

Big Rapids is a city and the seat of government of Mecosta County, Michigan. The population was 7,727 at the 2020 census,[2] down from 10,601 in 2010.[5] 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.

  1. ^ "2022 U.S. Gazetteer Files: Michigan". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 8, 2023.
  2. ^ a b "P1. Race – Big Rapids city, Michigan: 2020 DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171)". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved September 8, 2023.
  3. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  4. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  5. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.