Mecosta County
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- Population
- 41,242
- Area
- 555.15 sq mi (1,437.84 km²), 16.09 sq mi water
- Median age
- 40
- Households
- 16,708
- Persons per household
- 2.3
- Median household income
- $60,951
- Median house value
- $178,900
Demographics: 2020–2024 ACS
Cities & Towns in Mecosta County
Local News
Women’s Soccer Begins GLIAC Play
With the four non-conference games completed, Ferris State women’s soccer began GLIAC play on Friday, September 11, when Wayne State came to Big Rapids. The Bulldogs went 2-1-1 in their […]
Bulldogs head to Washington
After starting the season off on a high note, with a statement win against Pittsburg State and a 38-3 home opener victory against Bentley. The Ferris State Bulldogs football team […]
Labor Day Festival fills downtown Big Rapids
Hundreds of people filled downtown Big Rapids as it held its 58th Annual Labor Day Festival on Monday, September 7th. From 10 AM to 2 PM, South Michigan Avenue was […]
Former Ferris athletic director dies at 91
Former Ferris State athletic director, Dean Davenport, died on Sept. 3 at the age of 91. Davenport was the athletic director from 1979 to 1993 and was inducted into the […]
New $38 Million residence hall opens at Ferris State
Ferris’s brand-new $38 million dorm opens its doors after less than 2 years of construction. Ferris State’s newest dorm, Stadium Hall, welcomed over 200 incoming freshmen for the 2026 fall […]