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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

New Buffalo

Michigan · 2,321 residents · 2.467 sq mi
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New Buffalo has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $30,065. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $64,000. With a median age of 39.6, the population is older than the US median of 33.0.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 39.6
US median: 33.0
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 22%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,321
+6%vs 2000
vs 2,200 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
941 / sq mi
+5%vs 2000
vs 892 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
39.6
−6%vs 2000
vs 41.9 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024New Buffalo
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,065
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $41,658 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,234
−42%vs 2000
vs $24,440 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
8.0%
+1.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.2% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$64,000
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $108,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$395
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $534 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
71.1%
−0.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 71.8% in 2000
28.9% rent
Afford Score
2.1
−18%vs 2000
vs 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95%(2,090)
Black0.4%(9)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(63)
Asian0.5%(10)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.2%(201)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(2,299)
Black0.8%(19)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(42)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score6.6%(154)
Diversity Score
7
−28%vs 2000
vs 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.0%
−1.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 17.3% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
79.2%
−4.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 84.1% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
4.3%
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 4.3% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.0 min
+36%vs 2000
vs 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Buffalo, Michigan?

New Buffalo, Michigan has about 2,321 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in New Buffalo, Michigan?

The typical household in New Buffalo, Michigan earns about $30,065 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is New Buffalo, Michigan expensive?

In New Buffalo, Michigan, the median home is worth about $64,000, and the typical rent is about $395 a month.

How educated are people in New Buffalo, Michigan?

About 16.0% of adults age 25 and over in New Buffalo, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in New Buffalo, Michigan?

About 8.0% of people in New Buffalo, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

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