Newaygo County Demographics
A map of Newaygo County's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 43,915 | 87.9% |
Hispanic | 2,969 | 5.9% |
Multiracial | 2,085 | 4.2% |
Black | 424 | 0.8% |
Native American/Other | 396 | 0.8% |
Asian | 189 | 0.4% |
Newaygo County, Michigan had a population of 49,978 in 2020. It was 87.9% White, 0.8% Black, 0.4% Asian, 5.9% Hispanic, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 4.2% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Newaygo County, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Newaygo County is the 36th most populous county of the 83 counties in Michigan.
Newaygo County's White Population
43,915 residents of Newaygo County identify as White, or 87.9%. This makes the White share of the population of Newaygo County larger than the White share of the population of Michigan (72.4% White). Of the 83 counties in Michigan, Newaygo County is ranked #47 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Newaygo County is more White than neighboring Lake County (77.4% White), and Kent County (70.7% White). Newaygo County is less White than neighboring Mecosta County (89.4% White), Osceola County (92.6% White), and Montcalm County (88.4% White).
Newaygo County's Black Population
424 residents of Newaygo County identify as Black, or 0.8%. This makes the Black share of the population of Newaygo County less than the Black share of the population of Michigan (13.5% Black). Of the 83 counties in Michigan, Newaygo County is ranked #39 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Newaygo County is more Black than neighboring Osceola County (0.7% Black). Newaygo County is less Black than neighboring Lake County (6.6% Black), Mecosta County (1.9% Black), Kent County (9.5% Black), and Montcalm County (3.2% Black).
Newaygo County's Asian Population
189 residents of Newaygo County identify as Asian, or 0.4%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Newaygo County roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Michigan (3.3% Asian). Of the 83 counties in Michigan, Newaygo County is ranked #53 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Newaygo County is more Asian than neighboring Osceola County (0.1% Asian), and Montcalm County (0.3% Asian). Newaygo County is less Asian than neighboring Mecosta County (0.8% Asian), and Kent County (3.3% Asian).
Newaygo County's Hispanic Population
2,969 residents of Newaygo County identify as Hispanic, or 5.9%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Newaygo County roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Michigan (5.6% Hispanic). Of the 83 counties in Michigan, Newaygo County is ranked #15 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Newaygo County is more Hispanic than neighboring Mecosta County (2.6% Hispanic), Osceola County (1.7% Hispanic), and Montcalm County (4% Hispanic). Newaygo County is less Hispanic than neighboring Lake County (9.9% Hispanic), and Kent County (11.4% Hispanic).
Newaygo County's Native American/Other Population
396 residents of Newaygo County identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.8%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Newaygo County roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Michigan (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 83 counties in Michigan, Newaygo County is ranked #46 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Newaygo County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Kent County (0.7% Native American/Other), and Montcalm County (0.6% Native American/Other). Newaygo County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Osceola County (0.9% Native American/Other).
Newaygo County's Multiracial Population
2,085 residents of Newaygo County identify as Multiracial, or 4.2%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Newaygo County roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Michigan (4.4% Multiracial). Of the 83 counties in Michigan, Newaygo County is ranked #38 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Newaygo County is more Multiracial than neighboring Osceola County (4% Multiracial), and Montcalm County (3.5% Multiracial). Newaygo County is less Multiracial than neighboring Lake County (5% Multiracial), Mecosta County (4.4% Multiracial), and Kent County (4.4% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.