Long Rapids, MI is a small, rural town located in Alpena County. The population of Long Rapids is 818 people according to the US Census. The population density in Long Rapids is 18 people per square mile, which is much lower than the US average of 93 people per square mile. This makes Long Rapids a great place to get away from the hustle and bustle of city life and find some peace and quiet.
Visitors and locals alike are invited to explore what Long Rapids has to offer. Several businesses such as Miller’s Auto Supply, Kenny’s Country Store, Nite Lite Lanes bowling alley, and several others line Main Street. There are also year-round outdoor activities such as fishing, hunting, skiing, snowmobiling, and biking trails that are all nearby. Local organizations include the local Lions Club and Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) post where they host numerous community events for citizens throughout the year including barbecue cook-offs and holiday parades. The area also hosts several sporting events such as basketball tournaments at Long Rapids Lutheran Church and annual softball tournament sponsored by the VFW post.
The population in Long Rapids is 818. There are 15 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Long Rapids is 55.7, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Long Rapids is 2.3, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Long Rapids
- 55.4% are married
- 9.3% are divorced
- 27.3% are married with children
- 4.9% have children, but are single
Race in Long Rapids
- 99.3% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.2% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.3% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.2% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander