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Newaygo, MI
City in Newaygo County, Michigan.
Population
2,512
Land area
3.8sq mi
People per sq mi
667
ZIP codes
0
Newaygo and its ZIP codes
Newaygo at a glance
- Newaygo is about 3.7 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
- The median household income is $40,689, 44% below the Michigan median of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $115,200 (50% below Michigan) and median rent is $1,040 a month.
Local data for Newaygo, MI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Newaygo, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$40,689
Poverty rate
19.9%
Median home value
$115,200
Median rent
$1,040/mo
Homeownership
58.3%
Bachelor's or higher
10.5%
Median age
31.0
Average commute
27.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (328), Irish Americans (186), Mexican Americans (179).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Newaygo County. PPP loans are for Newaygo.
Unemployment rate
5.1%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,614
11,796 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,142
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$358M
FY 2026, $7,169 per person
How people get to work
Newaygo, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.1%
- Carpooled7.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.3%
- Worked from home3.3%
Average one-way commute: 27.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Newaygo, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
242
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
91
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
80° / 16°F
37.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Newaygo, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.2%
U.S. 33.3% +2.9 pts
Diabetes
10.7%
U.S. 12.1% -1.4 pts
Smoking
16.8%
U.S. 12.8% +4.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.6%
U.S. 11.1% -2.5 pts
Cities near Newaygo
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GrantCity | 5.4 mi | 0.7 |
| FremontCity | 8.3 mi | 3.6 |
| White CloudCity | 9.8 mi | 1.9 |
| CasnoviaVillage | 12 mi | 1.1 |
| Kent CityVillage | 13 mi | 1.3 |
| HesperiaVillage | 16 mi | 0.8 |
| Sand LakeVillage | 16 mi | 0.7 |
| PiersonVillage | 17 mi | 0.2 |
| Howard CityVillage | 17 mi | 2.4 |
| RavennaVillage | 17 mi | 1.2 |
| Cedar SpringsCity | 18 mi | 2 |
| SpartaVillage | 18 mi | 2.5 |
| MorleyVillage | 19 mi | 0.9 |
| Twin LakeCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 2.9 |
| Wolf LakeCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 3.5 |
| StanwoodVillage | 21 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Newaygo, MI in?
- Newaygo is in Newaygo County, Michigan.
- What is the population of Newaygo, MI?
- About 2,512 people live in Newaygo, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Newaygo?
- Nearby places include Grant (5.4 mi), Fremont (8.3 mi), White Cloud (9.8 mi), Casnovia (12 mi), Kent City (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023