Rapid River, MI is a small city located in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan with a population of 1,410 and population density of 35 people per square mile. It is considered to be a hidden gem for adventurers due to its abundant year-round outdoor activities such as fishing, camping, hiking, and biking. There are also many local businesses such as Big Boy Restaurant and Bait Shop, BK Grocery Store, and White House Bar & Grill. For those wanting to experience local sporting events there are the Rapid River Rockets Youth Hockey Team and the Rapid River High School Basketball Team. Other organizations in the area include the Rapid River Lions Club and the Rapid River Community Library.
The population in Rapid River township (Kalkaska County) is 1,410. There are 40 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Rapid River township (Kalkaska County) is 35.7, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Rapid River township (Kalkaska County) is 2.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Rapid River township (Kalkaska County)
- 53.5% are married
- 12.7% are divorced
- 27.4% are married with children
- 17.8% have children, but are single
Race in Rapid River township (Kalkaska County)
- 94.5% are White
- 0.3% are Black
- 0.3% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 1.4% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 3.5% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander