County · Michigan
Newaygo County, Michigan
Newaygo County, Michigan. Newaygo County had 51,622 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 3.3% since 2020, faster than Michigan (+0.5%). It holds 29 places (5 cities, villages and boroughs and 24 towns and townships) and 11 census tracts. GEOID 26123.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
51,622
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 49,978 · ACS 2020-2024: 50,792
Median household income
$63,304
±$2,643 (90% margin)
Michigan: $72,875
Median home value
$186,700
±$7,057 (90% margin)
Michigan: $231,600
Median gross rent
$904
±$61 (90% margin)
Michigan: $1,129
How many people live in Newaygo County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 49,978 residents in Newaygo County. The Census Bureau estimates 51,622 for July 1, 2025, up 3.3% since 2020, faster than Michigan (+0.5%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 50,792 over 839 square miles of land.
| Measure | Newaygo County | Michigan | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 50,792 | 10,077,761 | +2,426 |
| Households | 19,651±344 | 4,076,369 | +490 |
| Average household size | 2.55±0.04 | 2.42 | +0.07 |
| Housing units | 24,931±72 | 4,622,236 | −598 |
Newaygo County's population since 2000
From 47,874 in 2000 to 51,622 in 2025: up 7.8%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Newaygo County?
Newaygo County holds 29 places: 5 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 24 towns and townships (county subdivisions with their own government). The largest is Fremont with 4,599 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Newaygo County?
The median resident of Newaygo County is 42.7 years old; 21.9% are under 18 and 20.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 87.2%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 6.3%. 2.1% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Newaygo County | Michigan | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.7±0.4 | 40.2 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 21.9% | 21.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 20.7%±0.1 pts | 18.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 6.3% | 5.9% | +0.5 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 87.2%±0.5 pts | 72.4% | −3.3 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.8%±0.2 pts | 13.1% | −0.3 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.1 pts | 3.4% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.1%±0.5 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.9%±0.4 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.1%±0.3 pts | 7.2% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 5.2%±0.7 pts | 10.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.5%±0.7 pts | 5.8% | – |
| With a disability | 17.8%±1.0 pts | 14.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.2%±0.8 pts | 4.9% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 89.4%±1.1 pts | 92.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 18.1%±1.3 pts | 32.4% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.8%±0.7 pts | 12.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.7%±0.3 pts | 1.4% | – |
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 County earn?
Half of Newaygo County's 19,651 households earn less than $63,304 a year (±$2,643), against $72,875 in Michigan. In 2015-2019 it was $61,936 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 12.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Newaygo County | Michigan | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $63,304±$2,643 | $72,875 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $79,003±$2,279 | $98,700 | – |
| Per capita income | $31,564±$812 | $40,735 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 12.8%±1.4 pts | 13.2% | −3.8 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 15.0%±3.1 pts | 17.6% | −10.4 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 16.6%±1.7 pts | 13.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 83.8%±1.4 pts | 90.5% | – |
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 County?
Owners occupy 86.5% of Newaygo County's occupied homes and renters 13.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $186,700 by its owner (±$7,057). The median renter pays $904 a month including utilities, and 33.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Newaygo County | Michigan | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $186,700±$7,057 | $231,600 | +$37,417 |
| Median gross rent | $904±$61 | $1,129 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 33.8%±4.4 pts | 41.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,356±$31 | $1,569 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 86.5%±1.3 pts | 73.2% | +2.6 pts |
| Housing units | 24,931±72 | 4,622,236 | −598 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.7%±0.5 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.5%±1.6 pts | 5.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 75.4%±1.6 pts | 72.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 19.1%±1.4 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.1%±0.4 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 10.7%±1.3 pts | 14.6% | – |
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 County building?
Builders took permits for 111 new housing units across Newaygo County in 2025 (109 single-family), 2.2 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Newaygo County get to work?
77.2% of Newaygo County's workers drive alone and 8.2% work from home. The average trip to work takes 30.6 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.4%.
| Measure | Newaygo County | Michigan | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 55.6%±1.2 pts | 61.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.4%±0.8 pts | 5.7% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 77.2%±2.0 pts | 74.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 11.1%±1.3 pts | 7.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Walked | 1.6%±0.6 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 8.2%±1.3 pts | 13.5% | +4.7 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 30.6 min±1.2 | 24.2 min | +1.8 min |
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 are Newaygo County's census tracts?
Newaygo County is divided into 11 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $48,938 (Tract 9703) to $80,417 (Tract 9706).
| Tract 970126123970100 | 4,960±327 | $51,495 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 970326123970300 | 3,796±389 | $48,938 |
| Tract 970426123970400 | 5,292±356 | $73,271 |
| Tract 970526123970500 | 5,186±215 | $60,132 |
| Tract 970626123970600 | 3,966±439 | $80,417 |
| Tract 970726123970700 | 4,138±296 | $53,207 |
| Tract 970826123970800 | 3,665±360 | $56,033 |
| Tract 970926123970900 | 4,728±437 | $61,996 |
| Tract 971026123971000 | 5,184±320 | $72,188 |
| Tract 971126123971100 | 4,875±496 | $72,162 |
| Tract 971226123971200 | 5,002±377 | $67,466 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Newaygo County compare with Michigan's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 36th of 83 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 14th of 83 |
| Residents per square mile | 43rd of 83 |
| Median household income | 45th of 83 |
| Median home value | 36th of 83 |
| Median gross rent | 36th of 83 |
| Poverty rate | 42nd of 83 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 68th of 83 |
| Median age | 51st of 83 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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 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 County 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' school search.