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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 , [ 2 ] down from 10,601 in 2010 . [ 5 ] The city is surrounded by Big Rapids Charter Township but they are completely separate jurisdictions.
Mecosta County is home to over 100 lakes, rivers, and streams with the Muskegon River winding its way through the county seat and largest city Big Rapids (originally named Leonard). [5] Mecosta County was set off on April 1, 1840, [6] but remained attached for administrative purposes to Kent County until 1857, when it was attached to Newaygo ...
The average household size was 2.59 and the average family size was 2.99. In the township the population was spread out, with 26.4% under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 28.5% from 25 to 44, 26.0% from 45 to 64, and 10.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.6 males.
Pages in category "Mecosta County, Michigan" The following 6 pages are in this category, out of 6 total. ... Contact Wikipedia; Code of Conduct; Developers; Statistics;
U.S. Route 131 crosses the west side of the township, leading south to Big Rapids and Grand Rapids, and north to Reed City and Cadillac. According to the United States Census Bureau , the township has a total area of 37.6 square miles (97 km 2 ), of which 37.0 square miles (96 km 2 ) are land and 0.6 square miles (1.6 km 2 ), or 1.58%, are ...
Stanwood is a village in Mecosta County of the U.S. state of Michigan.The population was 194 at the 2020 census. [2] The village is within Mecosta Township.. Stanwood holds the record for the hottest recorded temperature in the state of Michigan along with Mio when it reached 112 °F (44 °C) on July 13, 1936.
U.S. Route 131 crosses the township, leading north 14 miles (23 km) to Big Rapids, the Mecosta county seat, and south 40 miles (64 km) to Grand Rapids. According to the United States Census Bureau , Aetna Township has a total area of 35.9 square miles (93 km 2 ), of which 35.6 square miles (92 km 2 ) are land and 0.4 square miles (1.0 km 2 ...
Big Rapids, the Mecosta county seat, is 30 miles (48 km) by road to the northwest. According to the United States Census Bureau , the township has a total area of 35.9 square miles (93 km 2 ), of which 35.8 square miles (93 km 2 ) are land and 0.1 square miles (0.26 km 2 ), or 0.24%, are water.