Big Bay, MI Demographics

A map of Big Bay's Population by Race

Big Bay, Michigan has an estimated population of 306, a large increase from the 257 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 93.8% White, 6.2% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Big Bay, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Big Bay has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Michigan overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Big Bay, that probability was 13.3% in 2020 and 11.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Big Bay is ranked the 619th most populous place in Michigan, out of 745 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Big Bay was ranked the 661st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Big Bay's White Population

287 residents of Big Bay, or 93.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Big Bay is significantly higher than in Michigan overall, where 72.4% of the population is White. Big Bay ranks 130th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Big Bay's White population has grown by an estimated 20.1%. White residents' share of Big Bay's population has increased from 93.0% to 93.8%.

Big Bay is more White than neighboring West Ishpeming (90.3% White), Ishpeming (89.2% White), and Negaunee (92.9% White). Big Bay is less White than neighboring Trowbridge Park (96.1% White), and Palmer (94.8% White).

Big Bay's Black Population

0 residents of Big Bay, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Big Bay is considerably lower than in Michigan overall, where 13.1% of the population is Black. Big Bay ranks 609th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Big Bay's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of Big Bay's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Big Bay is less Black than neighboring Ishpeming (0.2% Black), and Trowbridge Park (1.5% Black).

Big Bay's Asian Population

0 residents of Big Bay, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Big Bay is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 3.4% of the population is Asian. Big Bay ranks 587th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Big Bay's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Big Bay's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Big Bay is less Asian than neighboring West Ishpeming (2.4% Asian), Ishpeming (1.1% Asian), and Negaunee (0.1% Asian).

Big Bay's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Big Bay, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Big Bay is lower than in Michigan overall, where 5.9% of the population is Hispanic. Big Bay ranks 512th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Big Bay's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Big Bay's population has decreased from 2.3% to 0.0%.

Big Bay is less Hispanic than neighboring West Ishpeming (5.7% Hispanic), Ishpeming (2.8% Hispanic), and Negaunee (2.2% Hispanic).

Big Bay's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Big Bay, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Big Bay is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Big Bay ranks 353rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Big Bay's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Big Bay's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.0%.

Big Bay is less Native American/Other than neighboring West Ishpeming (1.2% Native American/Other), Ishpeming (0.5% Native American/Other), Negaunee (2% Native American/Other), and Trowbridge Park (0.5% Native American/Other).

Big Bay's Multiracial Population

19 residents of Big Bay, or 6.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Big Bay is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Big Bay ranks 441st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Big Bay's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 90.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Big Bay's population has increased from 3.9% to 6.2%.

Big Bay is more Multiracial than neighboring West Ishpeming (0.5% Multiracial), Negaunee (2.9% Multiracial), Trowbridge Park (2% Multiracial), and Palmer (5.2% Multiracial). Big Bay is less Multiracial than neighboring Ishpeming (6.3% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.