New Buffalo township is located in Berrien County Michigan. New Buffalo township has a 2024 population of 2,504. New Buffalo township is currently growing at a rate of 0.4% annually and its population has increased by 1.91% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,457 in 2020.
The average household income in New Buffalo township is $122,931 with a poverty rate of 14.39%. The median age in New Buffalo township is 59.6 years: 57.5 years for males, and 61.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of New Buffalo township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,229 | 91.84% |
| Two or more races | 143 | 5.89% |
| Other race | 28 | 1.15% |
| Black or African American | 15 | 0.62% |
| Asian | 12 | 0.49% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,210 | 2 | 79.2 | 20.8 |
| Married | 636 | 2.53 | 90.3 | 9.7 |
| Non Family | 399 | 1.16 | 85.2 | 14.8 |
| Male | 115 | 1.38 | 7.8 | 92.2 |
| Female | 60 | 3.13 | 58.3 | 41.7 |
2.4
Average Family Size
2
Average Household Size
79.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 59 | 2.84% |
| Associates Degree | 136 | 6.54% |
| Bachelors Degree | 510 | 24.52% |
| Graduate Degree | 568 | 27.31% |
| High School Graduate | 497 | 23.89% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 29 | 1.39% |
| Some College | 281 | 13.51% |
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 | 1,934 | 1,869 | 1,005 |
| 2+ Races | 80 | 70 | 45 |
| Hispanic | 78 | 66 | 30 |
| Other Race | 28 | 16 | 2 |
| Black | 15 | 14 | 14 |
| Asian | 12 | 12 | 12 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $83,158 | $95,259 | $51,000 |
| Graduate Degree | $80,500 | $136,250 | $65,469 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $28,214 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $31,146 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $54,545 | $71,625 | $48,355 |
| Some College | $39,583 | $58,250 | $38,958 |
$54,545
Average Earnings
$71,625
Average Male
$48,355
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.84% of New Buffalo township residents speak only English, while 5.16% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.02% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,202 | 328 | 14.9% |
| Hispanic | 121 | 16 | 13.22% |
| Black | 15 | 5 | 33.33% |
| Multiple | 143 | 5 | 3.5% |
14.39%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.94%
Male Poverty Rate
8.1%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in New Buffalo township is Black, with 33.33% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in New Buffalo township is Multiple, with 3.5% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.16%. Among those working part-time, it was 27.74%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.79%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 36.02% |
| Some College | 14.39% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 6.82% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.45% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 85.71% |
| Female Unemployed | 33.33% |
| Male Employed | 4.01% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $118,750 | $149,773 |
| Households | $79,500 | $122,931 |
| Married Families | $139,531 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $37,743 | $68,372 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
59.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
57.5%
Male Marriage Rate
60.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
146
Number of Veterans
136
Male Veterans
10
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 70 |
| Korea | 37 |
| First Gulf War | 16 |
| Second Gulf War | 11 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 61 |
| 65 to 74 | 57 |
| 35 to 54 | 16 |
| 18 to 34 | 11 |
| 55 to 64 | 1 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 139 | 7% |
| 2+ Races | 7 | 7% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
18.49%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23.97%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
47%
Labor Force Participation
40.1%
Employment Rate
14.7%
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
17.31%
Born in New Buffalo township
96.62%
Native Born
3.38%
Foreign Born
0.87%
Non Citizen
2.51%
Naturalized
96.62% of New Buffalo township residents were born in the United States, with 17.31% having been born in Michigan. 0.87% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,554 | 10 | 0.39% |
| 2028 | 2,544 | 10 | 0.39% |
| 2027 | 2,534 | 10 | 0.4% |
| 2026 | 2,524 | 10 | 0.4% |
| 2025 | 2,514 | 10 | 0.4% |
| 2024 | 2,504 | 10 | 0.4% |
| 2023 | 2,494 | 10 | 0.4% |
| 2022 | 2,484 | 24 | 0.98% |
| 2021 | 2,460 | 3 | 0.12% |
| 2020 | 2,457 | 24 | 0.99% |
| 2019 | 2,433 | 9 | 0.37% |
| 2018 | 2,424 | 4 | 0.17% |
| 2017 | 2,420 | 12 | 0.5% |
| 2016 | 2,408 | -1 | -0.04% |
| 2015 | 2,409 | -2 | -0.08% |
| 2014 | 2,411 | 18 | 0.75% |
| 2013 | 2,393 | -1 | -0.04% |
| 2012 | 2,394 | 2 | 0.08% |
| 2011 | 2,392 | 7 | 0.29% |
| 2010 | 2,385 | 0 | 0% |