Newaygo is a city located in Newaygo County Michigan. Newaygo has a 2024 population of 2,563. Newaygo is currently growing at a rate of 0.83% annually and its population has increased by 3.43% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,478 in 2020.
The average household income in Newaygo is $59,383 with a poverty rate of 20.97%. The median age in Newaygo is 32.7 years: 31.8 years for males, and 33.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Newaygo was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,182 | 87.77% |
| Two or more races | 238 | 9.57% |
| Asian | 25 | 1.01% |
| Other race | 21 | 0.84% |
| Black or African American | 10 | 0.4% |
| Native American | 10 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,042 | 2.36 | 55.9 | 44.1 |
| Married | 400 | 2.99 | 73.8 | 26.3 |
| Non Family | 373 | 1.12 | 39.9 | 60.1 |
| Female | 176 | 3.36 | 48.3 | 51.7 |
| Male | 93 | 2.77 | 57 | 43 |
2.97
Average Family Size
2.36
Average Household Size
55.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 183 | 11.95% |
| Associates Degree | 160 | 10.45% |
| Bachelors Degree | 108 | 7.05% |
| Graduate Degree | 72 | 4.7% |
| High School Graduate | 545 | 35.6% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 12 | 0.78% |
| Some College | 451 | 29.46% |
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 | 1,382 | 1,231 | 161 |
| 2+ Races | 63 | 31 | 11 |
| Hispanic | 59 | 47 | 11 |
| Asian | 25 | 25 | 8 |
| Other Race | 21 | 9 | 0 |
| Black | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| Native American | 3 | 3 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 32%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $59,659 | $75,625 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $32,037 | $33,646 | $26,597 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $40,645 | $41,289 | $34,904 |
| Overall | $37,746 | $39,338 | $34,975 |
| Some College | $39,054 | $39,088 | $37,422 |
$37,746
Average Earnings
$39,338
Average Male
$34,975
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.83% of Newaygo residents speak only English, while 3.17% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.75% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,078 | 384 | 18.48% |
| Multiple | 232 | 87 | 37.5% |
| Hispanic | 152 | 46 | 30.26% |
| Other | 21 | 9 | 42.86% |
20.97%
Overall Poverty Rate
20.33%
Male Poverty Rate
21.57%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Newaygo is Other, with 42.86% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Newaygo is White, with 18.48% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.73%. Among those working part-time, it was 33.87%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.65%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 28.36% |
| Some College | 16.37% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 14.81% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.44% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 82.98% |
| Female Employed | 19.59% |
| Male Employed | 8.05% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $61,994 | $66,145 |
| Households | $41,934 | $59,383 |
| Married Families | $69,417 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $19,836 | $43,677 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.2%
Male Marriage Rate
42.0%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
119
Number of Veterans
98
Male Veterans
21
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 36 |
| Second Gulf War | 20 |
| First Gulf War | 20 |
| World War II | 10 |
| Korea | 5 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 34 |
| 75+ | 34 |
| 35 to 54 | 32 |
| 55 to 64 | 19 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 119 | 7.24% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
13.45%
Veteran Poverty Rate
52.94%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.1%
Labor Force Participation
57.3%
Employment Rate
4.5%
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
78.6%
Born in Newaygo
98.87%
Native Born
1.13%
Foreign Born
0.32%
Non Citizen
0.8%
Naturalized
98.87% of Newaygo residents were born in the United States, with 78.6% having been born in Michigan. 0.32% 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 | 2,670 | 22 | 0.83% |
| 2028 | 2,648 | 21 | 0.8% |
| 2027 | 2,627 | 21 | 0.81% |
| 2026 | 2,606 | 22 | 0.85% |
| 2025 | 2,584 | 21 | 0.82% |
| 2024 | 2,563 | 21 | 0.83% |
| 2023 | 2,542 | 19 | 0.75% |
| 2022 | 2,523 | 33 | 1.33% |
| 2021 | 2,490 | 12 | 0.48% |
| 2020 | 2,478 | 398 | 19.13% |
| 2019 | 2,080 | 16 | 0.78% |
| 2018 | 2,064 | 21 | 1.03% |
| 2017 | 2,043 | 14 | 0.69% |
| 2016 | 2,029 | 72 | 3.68% |
| 2015 | 1,957 | 1 | 0.05% |
| 2014 | 1,956 | -9 | -0.46% |
| 2013 | 1,965 | -3 | -0.15% |
| 2012 | 1,968 | -19 | -0.96% |
| 2011 | 1,987 | -3 | -0.15% |
| 2010 | 1,990 | 0 | 0% |