Newaygo County, Michigan
Located in Michigan, Newaygo County has a population of 50,792 residents and a median age of 42.7 years, making it the #1,007 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 12.8%. The median home value is $186,700, and the median household income is $63,304, which is 16% below the national median.
Demographics
Newaygo County has a population of 50,792, making it the #1,007 most populous county in the US. The median age is 42.7 years, which is 9.8% above the national median.
Population Trend
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Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
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Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
Economy
The median household income in Newaygo County is $63,304, ranking #1,768 out of 3,222 counties — 15.8% below the national median. The poverty rate is 12.8% and unemployment stands at 4.4%.
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Housing
The median home value in Newaygo County is $186,700 (-33.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $904/mo and the homeownership rate is 86.5%.
Median Home Value Trend
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Education
In Newaygo County, 18.1% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 46.2% below the national average, ranking #2,343 out of 3,222 counties.
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Life expectancy in Newaygo County is 76.6 years. 18.0% of adults report poor or fair health and 7.0% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
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Substance Use
18.8% of adults in Newaygo County smoke , 39.2% are obese , and 20.1% report excessive drinking. The drug overdose death rate is 21.9 per 100,000.
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Safety
The homicide rate in Newaygo County is 2.9 per 100,000 and the suicide rate is 18.5 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 20.0 per 100,000.
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Families & Children
17.9% of children in Newaygo County live in poverty and the infant mortality rate is 5.7 per 1,000 live births. The teen birth rate is 19.4 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
Infant Mortality Trend
Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Newaygo County is 73.0%. The mean commute time is 32.6 min, which is 18.1% above the national average.
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In the 2024 presidential election, Newaygo County voted Republican with a margin of 42.9%. The vote was 27.8% Dem / 70.7% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 2.5 toward Republicans .
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About Newaygo County, Michigan
Newaygo County, Michigan has a total population of 50,792, making it the 1,007th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Newaygo County is 42.7 years, which is 9.8% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Newaygo County is $63,304, which ranks #1,768 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 15.8% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 12.8%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4%.
The median home value in Newaygo County is $186,700, 33.8% below the national median. Renters in Newaygo County pay a median gross rent of $904 per month. The homeownership rate is 86.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Newaygo County, 18.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 46.2% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 32.6 min.
Newaygo County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 87.2% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (6.3%) and Two or More Races (4.1%).
All data for Newaygo County, Michigan comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.