Newaygo, MI

Newaygo, Michigan

Newaygo, Michigan, in Newaygo county, is 32 miles N of Grand Rapids, Michigan (center to center) and 109 miles E of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The city is home to some 1,670 residents.

The People and Families of Newaygo

In Newaygo, about 56% of adults are married. At the risk of over-generalizing, you could say that Newaygo tends toward large families and full houses. Got kids? Want 'em? You might feel you need them to fit in properly in this city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Newaygo had a median family income of $36,023.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($250) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Newaygo. The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.

Newaygo Housing

According to the 2000 census, 74% of the housing in Newaygo was owner-occupied. It's possible to find inexpensive apartments in the city.

Commuting

In Newaygo, 94% of commuters drive to work. People in Newaygo expect to drive a lot. The city does not have a lot of public transportation.

High Points

Newaygo strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Michigan):

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Rents (vs. State)	Top 13%

Comparative Profile of Newaygo, MI

Comparing Newaygo to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Michigan (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Children Under 5 Years Old
Female Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Rents
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Property Taxes
People Living Alone
Housing Recently Built

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Newaygo Almanac

Newaygo Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Newaygo Public Libraries

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Newaygo Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Newaygo residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Newaygo, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Newaygo High Schools (2004)

NEWAYGO HIGH SCHOOL
200 EAST STREET
231-652-1646
Serves 593 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 21.2

Newaygo Colleges

(List of All Michigan Colleges)

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