New Era, Michigan
New Era: Human settlement in Oceana County, Michigan, United States of America
About
New Era is a city located in the county of Oceana in the U.S. state of Michigan. Its population at the 2010 census was 451 and a population density of 207 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 440 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about New Era
| Population : | 440 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Michigan (United States) |
| County : | Oceana County |
| Postal code : | 49446 |
| Area : | 2.18 km2 |
| Altitude : | 755 feet / 230 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Detroit |
| Local time : | 20:13:34 (18th April 2024) |
| Density : | 202 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -2.5% (2010-2020) |
Geography
New Era is located at 43°33'33"N 86°20'44"W (43.5591800, -86.3456300).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of New Era decreased by 2.5% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 451 | - | census |
| 2011 | 449 | -0.45% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 446 | -0.67% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 445 | -0.22% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 445 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 442 | -0.68% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 442 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 443 | 0.23% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 444 | 0.23% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 440 | -0.91% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 440 | 0% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 5,568 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 5,782 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -3.7% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 5,559 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 5,785 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 9.1% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 28.1% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 15.8% |
| Female persons, % : | 52.9% |
| White only, percent : | 97.0% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 0.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.0% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.0% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.8% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 9.7% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 87.9% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 443 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 2.4% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 57.0% |
New Era zip code is 49446.
County name: Oceana, County
fips: 26127
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 57.0% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $91,500 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $872 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $325 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $750 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 2,160 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.54 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 76.9% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 9.6% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 88.3% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 81.4% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 87.2% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 21.1% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 12.5% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 10.9% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 58.0% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 51.5% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 7,586 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 15,077 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 13,071 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 68,466 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $11,934 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 26.5 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $44,583 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $20,682 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 17.5% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 346 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 185 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 43 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 30 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 254 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 28 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 282 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 2,113.1 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 2.74 |
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Schools in New Era
College & universities near New Era, MI
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 171304 | Muskegon Community College | Muskegon (MI) | 49442-1432 |
Stations (8)
Amtrak & bus stations near New Era, MI
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BGP | Big Rapids, Michigan | 14342 Northland Dr. | BUS |
| HWC | Howard City, Michigan | 130 North Ensley St. | BUS |
| REE | Reed City, Michigan | US 10 & 220th Ave. | BUS |
| RKF | Rockford, Michigan | US 131 & 10 Mile Road NE | BUS |
| GRR | Vernon J. Ehlers Station | 431 Wealthy St. SW | RAIL |
Post offices near New Era
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| New Era Post Office | New Era (MI) | 49446 |
Other cities in Oceana County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Oceana County , MI.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Hart | 1,879 | City in Michigan |
| Colfax | 1,328 | Township in Oceana County, Michigan |
| Ferry | 1,314 | Township of Michigan |
| Weare | 1,235 | Township in Oceana County, Michigan, United States |
| Elbridge | 995 | Township in Oceana County, Michigan |
| Pentwater | 858 | Township in Oceana County, Michigan |
| Rothbury | 456 | Human settlement in Oceana County, Michigan, United States of America |
| Walkerville | 266 | Human settlement in Oceana County, Michigan, United States of America |
