Newaygo County, Michigan Demographics 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

Newaygo County, Michigan has a population of 50,792, the 36th most populous county in Michigan. The median household income is $63,304 and the median home value is $186,700. The poverty rate is 12.8%.

Newaygo County Quick Facts

Population 50,792

Median Household Income $63,30490% MOE ±$2,643

Median Home Value $186,70090% MOE ±$7,057

Poverty Rate 12.8%90% MOE ±1.4 pts

Unemployment Rate 4.4%90% MOE ±0.8 pts

Median Age 42.7 years90% MOE ±0.4 years

Homeownership Rate 86.6%90% MOE ±1.1 pts

Affordability Ratio 2.9x

Bachelor's Degree+ 18.1%90% MOE ±1.2 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 89.4%

Cities/Places 5

Population 50,792 36th of 83

Median Income $63,304 13% lower than state

Poverty Rate 12.8%

Unemployment 4.4%

How Newaygo County Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric	2015–2019	2020–2024	Change
Population	48,366	50,792	+5.0%
Median household income	$61,937	$63,304	No clear change (+2.2%)
Median home value¹	$149,285	$186,700	+25.1%
Median gross rent	$866	$904	No clear change (+4.3%)

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

Median Household Income

Newaygo

$63,304

$72,875

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Newaygo

$186,700

$231,600

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 16.2%

$25K-$50K 22.6%

$50K-$100K 33.6%

$100K+ 27.6%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

3.4%

$10K-$15K

4.4%

$15K-$20K

3.6%

$20K-$25K

4.7%

$25K-$30K

5.0%

$30K-$35K

4.0%

$35K-$40K

3.9%

$40K-$45K

4.6%

$45K-$50K

5.2%

$50K-$60K

8.2%

$60K-$75K

12.0%

$75K-$100K

13.4%

$100K-$125K

10.9%

$125K-$150K

6.3%

$150K-$200K

5.8%

$200K+

4.6%

Employment

4.4% Unemployment Rate State: 5.7%|National: 5.2%

55.6% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 86.6%

Renter 13.4%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.9x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $904/mo 17.1% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

21.9%

18-34

19.0%

35-54

22.9%

55-74

28.3%

75+

7.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 45 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Newaygo County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Fremont	4,568	$57,452	8.7%	$194,700
Newaygo	2,512	$40,689	19.9%	$115,200
White Cloud	1,280	$45,192	15.1%	$165,900
Grant	1,096	$58,083	13.6%	$157,100
Hesperia	934	$37,174	22.0%	$131,300

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Population Overview

Newaygo County is located in Michigan with a total population of 50,792. It is the 36th most populous county out of 83 in Michigan. The county encompasses 5 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Newaygo County is 42.7 years. This is 6% higher than the state median of 40.2 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Newaygo County is $63,304. This is 13% lower than the state median of $72,875. It is also 22% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 12.8%. This is 3% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.2%. The unemployment rate is 4.4%. This is 24% lower than the state rate of 5.7%. The median home value is $186,700. Housing costs are 19% lower than the state median of $231,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.9x, Newaygo County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 86.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 18% higher than the state average of 73.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Newaygo County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 87.2% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 6.3%. The Black or African American population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 13.1%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 3.4%.

Education

18.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 44% lower than the state rate of 32.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 89.4%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Newaygo County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Michigan and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Newaygo County, Michigan?

Newaygo County has a population of 50,792, making it the 36th most populous county in Michigan.

What is the median income in Newaygo County?

The median household income in Newaygo County is $63,304 with a poverty rate of 12.8%.

How many cities are in Newaygo County, Michigan?

Newaygo County contains 5 Census-designated places.