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Newaygo County

Michigan · 48,460 residents · 838.887 sq mi
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Newaygo County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $43,218. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $115,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% 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
48,460
+1%since 2000
from 47,874 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
58 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 57 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.9
+12%since 2000
from 36.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
37K41K44K48K52K1990201020202024Newaygo County
202451K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,218
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,130 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,870
+23%since 2000
from $16,976 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
21.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 21.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.3%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.438
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade20.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction5.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$115,800
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $84,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$608
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $447 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
51.2%
−33.2 ptssince 2000
from 84.4% in 2000
17.6% rent
Vacancy rate
24.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 23.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 29.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.7
+17%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93%(44,508)
Black1.1%(519)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(1,845)
Asian0.3%(138)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.7%(6,100)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91%(44,119)
Black1%(474)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(2,663)
Asian0.4%(184)
Other1.8%(865)
Diversity Score20.3%(9,834)
Diversity Score
20
+59%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.2%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 78.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.4 min
+16%since 2000
from 24.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 78.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.2%
−33.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
49.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.8%
−36.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Newaygo County, Michigan?

Newaygo County, Michigan has about 48,460 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Newaygo County, Michigan earns about $43,218 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 $115,800, and the typical rent is about $608 a month.

How educated are people in Newaygo County, Michigan?

About 13.2% 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 17.3% 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 10,258 residents, a change of about 27 percent over that period.

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