Newaygo County, Michigan Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Newaygo County is located in Michigan with a total population of 50,414. It is the 36th most populous county out of 83 in Michigan. The county encompasses 4 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Newaygo County is 42.8 years. This is 7% higher than the state median of 40.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Newaygo County is $61,931. This is 13% lower than the state median of $71,149. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 21% lower. The poverty rate stands at 14.3%. This is 9% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.1%. The unemployment rate is 4.4%. This is 24% lower than the state rate of 5.8%. The median home value is $178,300. Housing costs are 18% lower than the state median of $217,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.9x, Newaygo County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 86.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 18% higher than the state average of 72.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Newaygo County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 88.2% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 6.1%. The Black or African American population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 13.2%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 3.3%.

Education

18.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 42% lower than the state rate of 31.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 89.8%.