Big Rapids, MI

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2019 Population

43,251

0.03% 1-year decline

US Senator

Debbie Stabenow

Democratic Party

US Senator

Gary Peters

Democratic Party

2019 Median Age

36.9

1.1% 1-year increase

2019 Poverty Rate

21.2%

0.5% 1-year decrease

2019 Median Household Income

$45,018

1.26% 1-year growth

2019 Median Property Value

$121,400

3.14% 1-year growth

2019 Employed Population

18,616

0.161% 1-year decline

About

In 2019, Big Rapids, MI had a population of 43.3k people with a median age of 36.9 and a median household income of $45,018. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of Big Rapids, MI declined from 43,264 to 43,251, a −0.03% decrease and its median household income grew from $44,460 to $45,018, a 1.26% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Big Rapids, MI are White (Non-Hispanic) (91.2%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.95%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.95%), White (Hispanic) (1.69%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.8%). 0% of the households in Big Rapids, MI speak a non-English language at home as their primary language.

98.9% of the residents in Big Rapids, MI are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Big Rapids, MI are Ferris State University (4,111 degrees awarded in 2019).

In 2019, the median property value in Big Rapids, MI was $121,400, and the homeownership rate was 73.3%. Most people in Big Rapids, MI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Big Rapids, MI was 2 cars per household.

Big Rapids, MI borders Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI and Mount Pleasant, MI.

United States Michigan

Diversity

Big Rapids, MI is home to a population of 43.3k people, from which 98.9% are citizens. As of 2019, 2.05% of Big Rapids, MI residents were born outside of the country (886 people).

In 2019, there were 30.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (39.5k people) in Big Rapids, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.28k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 844 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Big Rapids, MI

White (Non-Hispanic)
39.5k ± 33
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
1.28k ± 122
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
844 ± 176

2.29%

Hispanic Population

992 people

2.29% of the people in Big Rapids, MI are hispanic (992 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Big Rapids, MI as a share of the total population.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

2.05%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

886 people

1.73%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

748 people

As of 2019, 2.05% of Big Rapids, MI residents (886 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 34%. In 2018, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Big Rapids, MI was 1.73%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Big Rapids, MI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.6

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 2.9

In 2019, the median age of all people in Big Rapids, MI was 36.9. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 37, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 43. But people in Big Rapids, MI are getting getting older. In 2018, the average age of all Big Rapids, MI residents was 37.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for Michigan.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
80,443 ± 6,935 people
India
73,340 ± 6,624 people
Iraq
55,052 ± 5,745 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Michigan was Mexico, the natal country of 80,443 Michigan residents, followed by India with 73,340 and Iraq with 55,052.

Citizenship

98.9%

2019 Citizenship

98.9%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 98.9% of Big Rapids, MI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in Big Rapids, MI was 98.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Big Rapids, MI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
963 ± 125
Gulf War (2001-)
444 ± 119
Gulf War (1990s)
398 ± 120

Big Rapids, MI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.17 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Michigan. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Michigan, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Michigan.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Michigan (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Michigan.

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Michigan. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Michigan.

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Michigan across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Economy

Median household income in Big Rapids, MI is $45,018. In 2019, the county with the highest Median Household Income in Big Rapids, MI was Livingston County, MI with a value of $86,512, followed by Oakland County, MI and Washtenaw County, MI, with respective values of $81,190 and $76,576.

Males in Michigan have an average income that is 1.37 times higher than the average income of females, which is $49,622. The income inequality in Michigan (measured using the Gini index) is 0.475, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Big Rapids, MI employs 18.6k people. The largest industries in Big Rapids, MI are Manufacturing (2,891 people), Educational Services (2,835 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (2,735 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($64,265), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($53,611), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($51,285).

Wages

Median Household Income

$45,018

2019 value

± $1,645

1.26%

1 Year Growth

± 5.41%

Households in Big Rapids, MI have a median annual income of $45,018, which is less than the median annual income of $65,712 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $44,460 in 2018, which represents a 1.26% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Big Rapids, MI compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for Michigan.

$67,777

Average Male Salary in Michigan

± $1,173

$49,622

Average Female Salary in Michigan

± $892

In 2019, full-time male employees in Michigan made 1.37 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Michigan by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for Michigan.

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Michigan

Asian
$66,769 ± $4,515
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
$58,569 ± $71,898
White
$51,731 ± $750

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Michigan workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.14 times more than Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Michigan.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Michigan by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Big Rapids, MI is from Michigan.

0.475

2019 Wage GINI in Michigan

0.476

2018 Wage GINI in Michigan

In 2019, the income inequality in Michigan was 0.475 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.169% decline from 2018 to 2019, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Michigan was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Michigan in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Michigan across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2019, the county with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Big Rapids, MI was Livingston County, MI with a value of $86,512, followed by Oakland County, MI and Washtenaw County, MI, with respective values of $81,190 and $76,576.

The following map shows all of the counties in Big Rapids, MI colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 18 - 24

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

21.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Big Rapids, MI (8.54k out of 40.2k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.3%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
7,294 ± 468
Black
697 ± 215
Two Or More
252 ± 114

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Big Rapids, MI is White, followed by Black and Two Or More.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

18.6k

2019 Value

± 753

−0.161%

1 Year decline

± 5.67%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Big Rapids, MI declined at a rate of −0.161%, from 18.6k employees to 18.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Big Rapids, MI, are Production Occupations (2,230 people), Sales & Related Occupations (1,880 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,636 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Big Rapids, MI.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Big Rapids, MI, by number of employees, are Production Occupations (2,230 people), Sales & Related Occupations (1,880 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,636 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other MSAs, Big Rapids, MI has an unusually high number of residents working as Production Occupations (2.11 times higher than expected), Material Moving Occupations (1.62 times), and Healthcare Support Occupations (1.45 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Big Rapids, MI, by median earnings, are Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($76,250), Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations ($64,556), and Law Enforcement Workers Including Supervisors ($58,618).

Industries

Employment by Industries

18.6k

2019 Value

± 753

−0.161%

1 Year decline

± 5.67%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Big Rapids, MI declined at a rate of −0.161%, from 18.6k employees to 18.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Big Rapids, MI, are Manufacturing (2,891 people), Educational Services (2,835 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (2,735 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Big Rapids, MI, though some of these residents may live in Big Rapids, MI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Big Rapids, MI, by number of employees, are Manufacturing (2,891 people), Educational Services (2,835 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (2,735 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other MSAs, Big Rapids, MI has an unusually high number of Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (1.79 times higher than expected), Educational Services (1.64 times), and Manufacturing (1.55 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Big Rapids, MI, by median earnings, are Utilities ($64,265), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($53,611), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($51,285).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Michigan to other states, or from other states to Michigan.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2018, the top outbound Michigan product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $213B, followed by Machinery ($50.8B) and Mixed freight ($37.9B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Michigan products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$636B

2018 Value in Michigan

$1.17T

Projected 2045 Value in Michigan

83.6% growth

In 2018, total outbound Michigan trade was $636B. This is expected to increase 83.6% to $1.17T by 2045.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Michigan trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Michigan to other states, or from other states to Michigan.

Most Common Trade Partners

Ohio
$44B
Indiana
$33.2B
Texas
$30.5B

In 2018, the top outbound Michigan domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Ohio with $44B, followed by Indiana with $33.2B and Texas and $30.5B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Michigan shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Michigan went to Donald J. Trump with 47.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Hillary Rodham Clinton (47.3%), followed by Gary Johnson (3.59%). The most partisan county was Missaukee County, MI with 73.6% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters are the senators currently representing the state of Michigan. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Michigan is currently represented by 14 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Big Rapids, MI. Showing the available data for Michigan.

Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

2016 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (47.5%)
Republican Party
Hillary Rodham Clinton (47.3%)
Democratic Party
Gary Johnson (3.59%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Michigan went to Donald J. Trump with 47.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Hillary Rodham Clinton (47.3%), followed by Gary Johnson (3.59%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Michigan for each registered party from 1976 to 2016.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of Michigan.

Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

Donald J. Trump

Popular Vote for Michigan

47.5% for the Republican Party

Most Partisan Counties in Michigan

Missaukee County, MI
73.6% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Hillsdale County, MI
70.7% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Sanilac County, MI
69.9% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2016 presidential election, the most partisan county in Michigan was Missaukee County, MI with 73.6% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

The following map shows the counties in Michigan colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from Michigan

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Michigan.

Debbie Stabenow

Senator from Michigan

Assumed office on January 3, 2001

Gary Peters

Senator from Michigan

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters are the senators currently representing Michigan.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Michigan over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives from Michigan

Michigan is currently represented by 14 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Michigan have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2019, universities in Big Rapids, MI awarded 4,111 degrees. The student population of Big Rapids, MI is skewed towards women, with 5,731 male students and 6,741 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Big Rapids, MI are White (3,321 and 83.1%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (185 and 4.63%), Black or African American (179 and 4.48%), and Two or More Races (109 and 2.73%).

The largest universities in Big Rapids, MI by number of degrees awarded are Ferris State University (4,111 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Big Rapids, MI are Criminal Justice - Police Science (385 and 9.37%), General Business Administration & Management (301 and 7.32%), and Registered Nursing (187 and 4.55%).

The median tuition cost in Big Rapids, MI for a public four year colleges is $12,376 for in-state students and $12,376 for out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
187 degree-majorss awarded
Criminal Justice - Police Science
286 degree-majorss awarded
General Business Administration & Management
207 degree-majorss awarded

In 2019, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Big Rapids, MI was Registered Nursing with 187 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Big Rapids, MI according to their major.

Universities

Ferris State University

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

4,111 degrees awarded

$12,376

Median In-State Public

In 2019, the Big Rapids, MI institution with the largest number of graduating students was Ferris State University with 4,111 degrees awarded.

Student Gender for Common Institutions

2,034

Degrees Awarded to Men

2,077

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2019, 2,034 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Big Rapids, MI, which is 0.979 times less than the 2,077 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the gender disparity between the institutions in Big Rapids, MI by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
3,321 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
185 degrees awarded
Black or African American
179 degrees awarded

In 2019 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Big Rapids, MI was White students. These 3,321 degrees mean that there were 18 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 185 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Big Rapids, MI was $121,400 in 2019, which is 0.505 times smaller than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $117,700 to $121,400, a 3.14% increase. The homeownership rate in Big Rapids, MI is 73.3%, which is higher than the national average of 64.1%. People in Big Rapids, MI have an average commute time of 21.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Big Rapids, MI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$121,400

2019 Median

± $3,826

$117,700

2018 Median

± $4,452

In 2019, the median property value in Big Rapids, MI grew to to $121,400 from the previous year's value of $117,700.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Big Rapids, MI compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Big Rapids, MI the largest share of households have a property value in the $100k - $125k range.

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$45,018

Median Household Income

± $1,645

15.8k

Number of Households

± 633

In 2019, the median household income of the 15.8k households in Big Rapids, MI grew to $45,018 from the previous year's value of $44,460.

The following chart displays the households in Big Rapids, MI distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Property Taxes

$800 - $1,499

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Big Rapids, MI distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Big Rapids, MI the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

Rent vs Own

73.3%

2019 Homeownership

73.3%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 73.3% of the housing units in Big Rapids, MI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 73.3%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 64.1%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Big Rapids, MI compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

21.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Big Rapids, MI have a shorter commute time (21.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.5 minutes). Additionally, 2.81% of the workforce in Big Rapids, MI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Big Rapids, MI compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2019

Drove Alone (78.6%)
Carpooled (9.07%)
Walked (5.17%)

In 2019, 78.6% of workers in Big Rapids, MI drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.07%) and those who walked to work (5.17%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Big Rapids, MI distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Big Rapids, MI have 2 cars, followed by false.

Health

93.4% of the population of Big Rapids, MI has health coverage, with 42.6% on employee plans, 21.1% on Medicaid, 13.9% on Medicare, 14.5% on non-group plans, and 1.38% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Michigan was $8,055 in 2014. This is a 4% increase from the previous year ($7,745).

Primary care physicians in Michigan see 1266 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.861% decrease from the previous year (1277 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1308 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 355 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Montmorency County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (18.6%). Additionally, Gratiot County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (45.6%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Michigan.

1,266 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Michigan

Primary care physicians in Michigan see an average of 1,266 patients per year. This represents a 0.861% decrease from the previous year (1,277 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Michigan in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Michigan.

$8,055

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Michigan

$3,950

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$5,915

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$11,318

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Michigan (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 4%, from $7,745 to $8,055.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

6.61%

Uninsured

42.6%

Employer Coverage

21.1%

Medicaid

13.9%

Medicare

14.5%

Non-Group

1.38%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in Big Rapids, MI grew by 1.51% from 6.51% to 6.61%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Big Rapids, MI changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.