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NEWAYGO COUNTY
Newaygo County’s population rose to 51,947 in 2025, continuing a growth trend of more than 8% since 2016. The county’s gross regional product reached $1.7 billion, while median household income increased to $61,931, supported by a cost of living index of 89.7—nearly 10% below the national average. With 29% of residents holding an associate degree or higher, the county benefits from a skilled and growing workforce of 23,522. Among companies interviewed by The Right Place in 2025, 76% reported rising sales, 48% planned expansions, and 32% increased training investments. Companies pointed to global trade, talent attraction, and operational efficiency as the primary factors limiting growth.
NEWAYGO COUNTY TOP INDUSTRIES BY JOBS
NOTABLE STATISTICS
Industry
Number of Jobs
Education and Hospitals (Local Government)
1,218
Population
Unemployment Rate
Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing
853
51,947
6.3%
Warehouse Clubs, Supercenters, and Other General Merchandise Retailers Local Government, Excluding Education and Hospitals
697
681
Restaurants and Other Eating Places
623
Total
4,072
Gross Regional Product
42.8 Median Age*
$1.7B
NEWAYGO COUNTY COMMUTING PATTERNS (2015-2024)
14,000
2015
2024
Associate Degree & Higher
$61,931 Median Household Income*
12,000
29%
10,000
8,000
6,000
Labor Force
Cost of Living Index
4,000
23,522
89.7
2,000
0
Inbound
Outbound
* Data as of 2025
The Right Place, Inc. | State of the Region 2025
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