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Big Bay, MI
Census-designated place in Marquette County, Michigan.
Population
306
Land area
3.9sq mi
People per sq mi
79
ZIP codes
0
Big Bay and its ZIP codes
Big Bay at a glance
- Big Bay is 56% less dense than Michigan as a whole.
Local data for Big Bay, MI
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Marquette County. PPP loans are for Big Bay.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Sep 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,267
26,924 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,849
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$591M
FY 2026, $8,950 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Big Bay, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
1,061
Countywide, mostly winter weather
Flood insurance policies
38
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
75° / 10°F
32.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Big Bay, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.2%
U.S. 33.3% +3.9 pts
Diabetes
14.4%
U.S. 12.1% +2.3 pts
Smoking
13.4%
U.S. 12.8% +0.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.8%
U.S. 11.1% -5.3 pts
Cities near Big Bay
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Trowbridge ParkCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 1.4 |
| NegauneeCity | 22 mi | 13.4 |
| West IshpemingCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 3 |
| IshpemingCity | 23 mi | 8.7 |
| MarquetteCity | 23 mi | 11.3 |
| SkaneeCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 4.7 |
| MichigammeCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 2.4 |
| PalmerCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 0.6 |
| HarveyCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 6.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Big Bay, MI in?
- Big Bay is in Marquette County, Michigan.
- What is the population of Big Bay, MI?
- About 306 people live in Big Bay, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Big Bay?
- Nearby places include Trowbridge Park (22 mi), Negaunee (22 mi), West Ishpeming (23 mi), Ishpeming (23 mi), Marquette (23 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023