Big Bay, MI is a small, rural community with a population of 319 as of 2019. Located in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, Big Bay offers year-round outdoor activities for its residents and visitors. Ranging from fishing and kayaking on the shores of Lake Superior to skiing and snowmobiling in the winter months, Big Bay has something for everyone.
Local businesses include Big Bay Trading Post which has been around since 1978 and provides all sorts of goods from hardware to groceries. There is also the Basswood Lodge which offers a cozy stay with breathtaking views of Lake Superior.
The community also offers various organizations such as the local library which hosts events for children's reading club and educational opportunities for adults. The local sports team, the Big Bay Thunderbolts, offer interesting games and entertaining basketball tournaments throughout the year. Additionally, for those interested in running there are yearly marathons held at nearby Little Presque Isle Beach that bring runners from all over Michigan to participate.
The population in Big Bay is 319. There are 84 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Big Bay is 53.5, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Big Bay is 1.7, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Big Bay
- 42.5% are married
- 20.3% are divorced
- 6.5% are married with children
- 0.0% have children, but are single
Race in Big Bay
- 90.0% are White
- 5.0% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 5.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander