The Town FilesNewaygo County, Michigan
50,792 people. The median home is worth $186,700 (typical Michigan town: $193,900) and the median household earns $63,304.
Towns in Newaygo County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fremont | 4,516 | $194,700 | $57,452 | 38.0 |
| Brooks | 3,705 | $244,100 | $77,734 | 45.4 |
| Croton | 3,368 | $216,700 | $76,765 | 42.1 |
| Grant | 3,298 | $221,100 | $73,500 | 42.1 |
| Ashland | 2,764 | $179,800 | $67,778 | 41.4 |
| Ensley | 2,603 | $247,700 | $75,954 | 44.1 |
| Sheridan | 2,518 | $183,300 | $76,042 | 38.6 |
People and housing
| Newaygo County | Typical Michigan town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $186,700 | $193,900 |
| Median rent | $904 | $955 |
| Median household income | $63,304 | $69,792 |
| Median age | 42.7 | 43.7 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.1% | 21.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.8% | 10.4% |
Jobs and pay
11,901 jobs in 2024, average pay $49,371 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 242 storm events in Newaygo County from 1996 to 2026, with 2 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Newaygo County has been included in 13 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2026 | Flood | DR-4925: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| March 27, 2020 | Biological | DR-4494: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3455: Covid-19 |
| June 18, 2013 | Flood | DR-4121: Flooding |
| September 7, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3225: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| June 30, 2004 | Severe Storm | DR-1527: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).