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Newaygo, Michigan
Newaygo, city, in Newaygo County, Michigan. Newaygo had 2,547 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 3.5% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 2,471 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 2,512 (±35). GEOID 2657080.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
2,547
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 2,471 · ACS 2020-2024: 2,512 ±35
Median household income
$40,689
±$5,235 (90% margin)
Michigan: $72,875
Median home value
$115,200
±$28,188 (90% margin)
Michigan: $231,600
Median gross rent
$1,040
±$108 (90% margin)
Michigan: $1,129
Where is Newaygo and what county is it in?
Newaygo is a city in Newaygo County, Michigan. It covers 3.8 square miles of land, 656 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Newaygo, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 2,547 people lived in Newaygo on July 1, 2025, up 3.5% since 2020, faster than Michigan (+0.5%). The 2020 Census counted 2,471 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 2,512 (±35).
| Measure | Newaygo | Newaygo County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 2,512 ±35 | 50,792 | +449 |
| Households | 981 ±104 | 19,651 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.53 ±0.26 | 2.55 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,064 ±119 | 24,931 | no clear change |
Newaygo's population since 2000
From 1,670 in 2000 to 2,547 in 2025: up 52.5%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Newaygo as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Newaygo?
The median resident of Newaygo is 31.0 years old; 31.2% are under 18 and 16.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 78.6%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 11.3%.
| Measure | Newaygo | Newaygo County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 31.0 ±4.0 | 42.7 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 31.2% ±5.6 pts | 21.9% | – |
| 65 years and over | 16.6% ±4.0 pts | 20.7% | – |
| Male | 48.1% ±5.5 pts | 50.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 8.0% ±4.6 pts | 6.3% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 78.6% ±7.2 pts | 87.2% | −15.1 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.5% ±0.8 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.9% ±0.9 pts | 0.4% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.6% ±1.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 11.3% ±6.3 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.2 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.4% ±1.0 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 4.1% ±2.7 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.5% ±2.6 pts | 7.5% | – |
| With a disability | 19.5% ±4.0 pts | 17.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.2% ±1.7 pts | 6.2% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 85.8% ±5.2 pts | 89.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 10.5% ±4.8 pts | 18.1% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 3.3% ±2.5 pts | 5.8% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 84.7% ±5.2 pts | 89.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.8% ±0.9 pts | 0.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Newaygo earn?
Half of Newaygo's 981 households earn less than $40,689 a year (±$5,235), against $63,304 in Newaygo County and $72,875 in Michigan. In 2015-2019 it was $53,228 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 19.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Newaygo | Newaygo County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $40,689 ±$5,235 | $63,304 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $56,410 ±$9,267 | $79,003 | – |
| Per capita income | $22,777 ±$3,754 | $31,564 | −$8,671 |
| People below the poverty line | 19.9% ±6.2 pts | 12.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 16.6% ±10.1 pts | 15.0% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 25.6% ±8.8 pts | 16.6% | – |
| Households with a computer | 95.2% ±2.6 pts | 92.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 87.9% ±4.5 pts | 83.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Newaygo?
Owners occupy 58.3% of Newaygo's occupied homes and renters 41.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $115,200 by its owner (±$28,188). The median renter pays $1,040 a month including utilities, and 40.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Newaygo | Newaygo County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $115,200 ±$28,188 | $186,700 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $1,040 ±$108 | $904 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 40.7% ±13.7 pts | 33.8% | +18.5 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,138 ±$100 | $1,356 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 58.3% ±9.2 pts | 86.5% | +13.0 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 41.7% ±9.2 pts | 13.5% | – |
| Housing units | 1,064 ±119 | 24,931 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.6% ±4.2 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.0% ±7.4 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 55.4% ±7.9 pts | 75.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 14.3% ±5.3 pts | 19.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.8% ±1.6 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 7.6% ±4.2 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 27.5% ±7.9 pts | 10.7% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 14.1% ±5.4 pts | 4.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Newaygo building?
Builders took permits for 1 new housing units in Newaygo in 2025 (1 in single-family houses), 0.4 per 1,000 residents against 2.3 across Michigan.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Newaygo work and get to work?
84.1% of Newaygo's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 27.5 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.5%.
| Measure | Newaygo | Newaygo County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 55.3% ±6.4 pts | 55.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.5% ±3.3 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 84.1% ±6.7 pts | 77.2% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.0% ±4.6 pts | 11.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±3.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Walked | 4.3% ±3.1 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 3.3% ±2.3 pts | 8.2% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 27.5 min ±7.5 | 30.6 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Newaygo?
No census tract lies mostly in Newaygo; 3 tracts reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9709Newaygo County | 4,728 | $61,996 |
| Tract 9712Newaygo County | 5,002 | $67,466 |
| Tract 9711Newaygo County | 4,875 | $72,162 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Newaygo) · Census block assignment files
How does Newaygo compare with other places in Michigan?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Newaygo is the 6,846th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 218th-most populous of 533 in Michigan.
Newaygo ranks 1,326th of 1,354 places in Michigan with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 218th | 533 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 207th | 1,281 |
| Residents per square mile | 443rd | 1,356 |
| Median household income | 1,326th | 1,354 |
| Per capita income | 1,319th | 1,355 |
| Median home value | 1,262nd | 1,354 |
| Median gross rent | 494th | 1,212 |
| Poverty rate | 154th | 1,213 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 1,284th | 1,350 |
| Median age | 1,323rd | 1,356 |
| Owner-occupied share | 1,272nd | 1,356 |
| Travel time to work | 468th | 1,356 |
Newaygo's figures with every place in Michigan (CSV)
Every place in Michigan, sortable · Compare Newaygo with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Newaygo?
15 of the 57 figures for Newaygo on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Newaygo are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Newaygo.