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New Era

Michigan · 462 residents (2025 est.) · 0.839 sq mi
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New Era has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $77,125. Population has declined 6% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $180,800. With a median age of 52.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 52.6
US median: 38.9
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
433
−6%since 2000
from 461 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
516 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 549 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
52.6
+43%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:462 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3654615576537491990201020202024New Era
2024433
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$77,125
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,909 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,291
+97%since 2000
from $18,417 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
54.6%
+31.3 ptssince 2009
from 23.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.6%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.322
−18%since 2010
from 0.394 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade15.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services10%
US avg: 6.7%
Information8.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction6.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$180,800
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $85,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$900
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $416 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
96.2%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 86.4% in 2000
3.8% rent
Vacancy rate
7.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.9%
−12.4 ptssince 2009
from 28.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−81.8 ptssince 2009
from 81.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.3
+26%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
67
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(435)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(20)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score11%(51)
2024
White, non-Hispanic86.8%(376)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino8.5%(37)
Asian0.7%(3)
Other3.9%(17)
Diversity Score29.6%(128)
Diversity Score
30
+169%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.0%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 24.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 92.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.7%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.4 min
+69%since 2000
from 13.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.3%
+27.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.7%
−34.6 ptssince 2009
from 36.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.8%
+12.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.8%
−3.6 ptssince 2011
from 6.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.3%
+5.5 ptssince 2011
from 59.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
23.0%
+12.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
36.4%
−16.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Female
50.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Foreign born
6.0%
−15.0 ptssince 2009
from 21.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.9%
−46.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2012
from 13.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.0%
−89.0 ptssince 2013
from 92.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.6%
+11.0 ptssince 2017
from 78.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.5%
−4.0 ptssince 2016
from 97.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.3%
+4.2 ptssince 2016
from 2.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Era, Michigan?

New Era, Michigan has about 433 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in New Era, Michigan earns about $77,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is New Era, Michigan expensive?

In New Era, Michigan, the median home is worth about $180,800, and the typical rent is about $900 a month.

How educated are people in New Era, Michigan?

About 35.0% of adults age 25 and over in New Era, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in New Era, Michigan?

About 7.6% of people in New Era, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has New Era, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, New Era, Michigan has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 107 residents, a change of about -20 percent over that period.

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