Newaygo County, Michigan

Newaygo County: county in Michigan, United States

About

Newaygo County is a county located in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2010 census, the population was 48,460 and a population density of 22 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 49,348 inhabitants. Its county seat is White Cloud. The county was created 175 years ago in 1850.

Newaygo County locator map
Location of Newaygo County on Michigan map.

County Snapshot

Newaygo County at a glance

Newaygo County currently has 11 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.

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11

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Quick Facts about Newaygo County

Population 49,348 (2020)
Country United States of America
State Michigan (United States)
Area 2231 km2
Water as percent of area 5.6%
Land as percent of area 94.4%
Latitude & Longitude 43.5542,-85.8009
Altitude 843 feet / 257 meters
Capital White Cloud
Establishment January 01, 1851
Time Zone America/Detroit
Local time 03:20:05 (16th April 2026)
Density 22 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth 1.8% (2010-2020)
Croton dam Brian.H Flickr 102843790 9ae9b1a96d o image
Croton dam Brian.H Flickr 102843790 9ae9b1a96d o image

Geography

Newaygo County is located at 43°33'15"N 85°48'3"W (43.5541700, -85.8009100). It has 3 neighbors: Kent County, Lake County and Mecosta County.

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The largest city of Newaygo County is Riverview with a population of 11,968. Other cities include, Fremont population 4,102, Newaygo population 2,099, White Cloud population 1,383 and Hesperia population 936. See all Newaygo County cities & populated places.

Newaygo County Populated Places

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Newaygo County.

City Name Population Title
Riverview 11,968 City in Michigan, USA
Fremont 4,102 City in Newaygo County in the U.
Croton 3,309 Township in Newaygo County, Michigan
Big Prairie 2,691 Township in Newaygo County, Michigan
Bridgeton 2,171 Township in Newaygo County, Michigan
Newaygo 2,099 City in Newaygo County, Michigan, United States of America
White Cloud 1,383 City in Michigan
Hesperia 936 Village
Grant 900 City in Newaygo County, Michigan, USA
Lilley 818 Township in Newaygo County, Michigan
Aetna 423 Township in Newaygo County, Michigan

Official website of Newaygo County

Official Website
  • White Cloud

Demographics

The population of Newaygo County increased by 1.8% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 48,460 - census
2011 48,319 -0.29% estimation process
2012 47,879 -0.92% estimation process
2013 47,869 -0.02% estimation process
2014 47,781 -0.18% estimation process
2015 47,882 0.21% estimation process
2016 47,811 -0.15% estimation process
2017 48,320 1.05% estimation process
2018 48,839 1.06% estimation process
2019 48,980 0.29% estimation process
2020 49,348 0.75% estimation process
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