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New Era

Michigan · 451 residents · 0.839 sq mi
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New Era has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $42,708. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $122,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
451
−2%since 2000
from 461 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
538 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 549 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.9
+14%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3654615576537491990201020202024New Era
2024433
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,708
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,909 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,477
+6%since 2000
from $18,417 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.0%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 23.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.3%
+13.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.394
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing19.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction19.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Information14.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade9.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services7.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$122,000
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $85,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$542
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $416 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
54.3%
−32.1 ptssince 2000
from 86.4% in 2000
12.7% rent
Vacancy rate
8.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 28.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
74.3%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 81.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.9
+54%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(427)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(14)
Asian0.4%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score8.7%(39)
Diversity Score
9
−21%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 24.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.8%
−9.1 ptssince 2000
from 92.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.9 min
+36%since 2000
from 13.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
68.3%
+12.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
24.6%
−11.7 ptssince 2009
from 36.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.8%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.9%
−30.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Female
48.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Foreign born
9.9%
−11.1 ptssince 2009
from 21.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.4%
−42.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Era, Michigan?

New Era, Michigan has about 451 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in New Era, Michigan earns about $42,708 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 $122,000, and the typical rent is about $542 a month.

How educated are people in New Era, Michigan?

About 21.0% 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 16.3% 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 89 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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