Backus, MI is a small town located in the United States with a population of 259 people as of 2020. The population density of Backus, MI is 10 people per square mile, which is much lower than the US Population Density of 93 People per Square Mile. The residents of Backus enjoy many local businesses such as Backus Bar and Grill, Open Road Cafe & Gift Shoppe, and Sleeping Bear Gas Station & Mini Mart. There are also plenty of year-round outdoor activities available for visitors and residents alike including hiking on the charming trails at Petoskey State Park or beach combing along the shoreline of Lake Michigan. Local organizations in Backem include the Boy Scouts of America Chapter 514 and the Rotary Club. For sports lovers, local sporting events take place throughout the year including an annual golf tournament at Harbor Point Golf Course and Little League Baseball games held at Backus Field.
The population in Backus is 259. There are 8 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Backus is 47.4, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Backus is 2.7, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Backus
- 47.6% are married
- 22.4% are divorced
- 16.2% are married with children
- 17.9% have children, but are single
Race in Backus
- 95.7% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 1.7% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 1.4% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.1% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander