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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Newaygo County

Michigan · 47,874 residents · 838.887 sq mi
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Newaygo County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $37,130. Population has grown 25% since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $84,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

47,874
+25%since 1990
from 38,202 in 1990
1990 – 2025
57 / sq mi
+25%since 1990
from 46 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.4
+9%since 1990
from 33.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
37K41K44K48K52K1990201020202024Newaygo County
202451K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$37,130
+20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $23,468 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,976
+65%since 1990
from $10,307 in 1990
US average: $21,522
11.6%
−4.3 ptssince 1990
from 15.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$84,800
+45%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $44,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$447
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $348 in 1990
US average: $602
84.4%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 82.2% in 1990
15.6% rent
2.3
+21%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(36,755)
Black1.3%(492)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(941)
Asian0.3%(110)
Diversity Score14.6%(5,591)
2000
White, non-Hispanic93%(44,508)
Black1.1%(519)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(1,845)
Asian0.3%(138)
Diversity Score12.7%(6,100)
13
−13%since 1990
from 15 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.4%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 10.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
78.7%
+7.6 ptssince 1990
from 71.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.7%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 3.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.4 min
−10%since 1990
from 27.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Newaygo County, Michigan?

Newaygo County, Michigan has about 47,874 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Newaygo County, Michigan?

The typical household in Newaygo County, Michigan earns about $37,130 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Newaygo County, Michigan expensive?

In Newaygo County, Michigan, the median home is worth about $84,800, and the typical rent is about $447 a month.

How educated are people in Newaygo County, Michigan?

About 11.4% of adults age 25 and over in Newaygo County, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Newaygo County, Michigan?

About 11.6% of people in Newaygo County, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Newaygo County, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Newaygo County, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 9,672 residents, a change of about 25 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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