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Newberry

Michigan · 1,397 residents (2025 est.) · 0.981 sq mi
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Newberry has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,781. Population has fallen 51% since 2000, a loss of 1,357 residents. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $68,500. The poverty rate of 29.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 37% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,329
−51%since 2000
from 2,686 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,355 / sq mi
−51%since 2000
from 2,738 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
36.9
+9%since 2000
from 33.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,397 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
9831K2K2K3K1990201020202024Newberry
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,781
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,052 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,946
+56%since 2000
from $17,224 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
21.9%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
29.7%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 18.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.410
+7%since 2010
from 0.383 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade7.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction6.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade5.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$68,500
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$710
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $406 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
72.4%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 68.9% in 2000
27.6% rent
Vacancy rate
13.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.1%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 26.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.4%
−11.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.5
−18%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
15
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic69.1%(1,857)
Black18.4%(495)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(99)
Asian0.6%(17)
Other0%
Diversity Score49%(1,316)
2024
White, non-Hispanic83.1%(1,105)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(34)
Asian0%(0)
Other14.3%(190)
Diversity Score35.9%(478)
Diversity Score
36
−27%since 2000
from 49 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.3%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.8%
+26.8 ptssince 2000
from 68.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.7%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.8 min
+16%since 2000
from 12.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
63.9%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 71.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
18.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.1%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
11.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2011
from 11.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.6%
−5.2 ptssince 2011
from 62.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.0%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
24.0%
−35.0 ptssince 2009
from 59.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Female
51.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.5%
−39.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.6%
+5.0 ptssince 2012
from 17.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.2%
−80.7 ptssince 2013
from 85.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.2%
+28.4 ptssince 2017
from 59.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.3%
−3.1 ptssince 2016
from 98.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2016
from 0.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Newberry, Michigan?

Newberry, Michigan has about 1,329 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Newberry, Michigan?

The typical household in Newberry, Michigan earns about $45,781 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Newberry, Michigan expensive?

In Newberry, Michigan, the median home is worth about $68,500, and the typical rent is about $710 a month.

How educated are people in Newberry, Michigan?

About 18.3% of adults age 25 and over in Newberry, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Newberry, Michigan?

About 29.7% of people in Newberry, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Newberry, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Newberry, Michigan has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 544 residents, a change of about -29 percent over that period.

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