New Buffalo is a city located in Berrien County Michigan. New Buffalo has a 2024 population of 1,687. New Buffalo is currently declining at a rate of -0.35% annually and its population has decreased by -1.29% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,709 in 2020.
The average household income in New Buffalo is $95,812 with a poverty rate of 11.53%. The median age in New Buffalo is 51.1 years: 48.9 years for males, and 51.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of New Buffalo was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,290 | 94.71% |
| Native American | 23 | 1.69% |
| Two or more races | 22 | 1.62% |
| Asian | 17 | 1.25% |
| Black or African American | 6 | 0.44% |
| Other race | 4 | 0.29% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Native American
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 732 | 1.86 | 78.1 | 21.9 |
| Non Family | 408 | 1.05 | 67.2 | 32.8 |
| Married | 271 | 2.84 | 99.3 | 0.7 |
| Female | 45 | 3.29 | 46.7 | 53.3 |
| Male | 8 | 2.13 | 100 | 0 |
2.85
Average Family Size
1.86
Average Household Size
78.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 65 | 5.89% |
| Associates Degree | 132 | 11.96% |
| Bachelors Degree | 221 | 20.02% |
| Graduate Degree | 184 | 16.67% |
| High School Graduate | 284 | 25.72% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 20 | 1.81% |
| Some College | 198 | 17.93% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 971 | 886 | 302 |
| Hispanic | 82 | 82 | 77 |
| Native American | 23 | 23 | 8 |
| Asian | 17 | 17 | 7 |
| Black | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| 2+ Races | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Other Race | 3 | 3 | 3 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $73,571 | $74,054 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $82,841 | $89,583 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $30,156 | $67,813 | $28,636 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $46,131 | $73,156 | $35,208 |
| Some College | $38,409 | $29,625 | $40,208 |
$46,131
Average Earnings
$73,156
Average Male
$35,208
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
89.58% of New Buffalo residents speak only English, while 10.42% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 6.26% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,212 | 144 | 11.88% |
| Multiple | 22 | 8 | 36.36% |
| Asian | 17 | 5 | 29.41% |
11.53%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.51%
Male Poverty Rate
11.54%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in New Buffalo is Multiple, with 36.36% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in New Buffalo is White, with 11.88% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.14%. Among those working part-time, it was 6.6%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.37%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 61.18% |
| Some College | 10.61% |
| High School | 9.15% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.47% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 3.67% |
| Female Employed | 2.16% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $113,333 | $150,356 |
| Households | $61,875 | $95,812 |
| Married Families | $117,917 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $44,545 | $52,157 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.4%
Male Marriage Rate
42.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
72
Number of Veterans
61
Male Veterans
11
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 53 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 33 |
| 75+ | 32 |
| 55 to 64 | 7 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 72 | 6.38% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
16.67%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64.8%
Labor Force Participation
63.9%
Employment Rate
1.3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
24.96%
Born in New Buffalo
96.33%
Native Born
3.67%
Foreign Born
1.4%
Non Citizen
2.28%
Naturalized
96.33% of New Buffalo residents were born in the United States, with 24.96% having been born in Michigan. 1.4% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,661 | -5 | -0.3% |
| 2028 | 1,666 | -5 | -0.3% |
| 2027 | 1,671 | -6 | -0.36% |
| 2026 | 1,677 | -5 | -0.3% |
| 2025 | 1,682 | -5 | -0.3% |
| 2024 | 1,687 | -6 | -0.35% |
| 2023 | 1,693 | -4 | -0.24% |
| 2022 | 1,697 | -5 | -0.29% |
| 2021 | 1,702 | -7 | -0.41% |
| 2020 | 1,709 | -158 | -8.46% |
| 2019 | 1,867 | -8 | -0.43% |
| 2018 | 1,875 | -2 | -0.11% |
| 2017 | 1,877 | 3 | 0.16% |
| 2016 | 1,874 | -6 | -0.32% |
| 2015 | 1,880 | -5 | -0.27% |
| 2014 | 1,885 | 1 | 0.05% |
| 2013 | 1,884 | -2 | -0.11% |
| 2012 | 1,886 | -2 | -0.11% |
| 2011 | 1,888 | 4 | 0.21% |
| 2010 | 1,884 | 0 | 0% |