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:
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
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
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
$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
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%.
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
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 | Growth Rate |
---|---|---|---|
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% |