New Buffalo township is located in Berrien County Michigan. New Buffalo township has a 2024 population of 2,504. New Buffalo township is currently growing at a rate of 0.4% annually and its population has increased by 1.91% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,457 in 2020.
The average household income in New Buffalo township is $122,931 with a poverty rate of 14.39%. The median age in New Buffalo township is 59.6 years: 57.5 years for males, and 61.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of New Buffalo township was:
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,210 | 2 | 79.2 | 20.8 |
| Married | 636 | 2.53 | 90.3 | 9.7 |
| Non Family | 399 | 1.16 | 85.2 | 14.8 |
| Male | 115 | 1.38 | 7.8 | 92.2 |
| Female | 60 | 3.13 | 58.3 | 41.7 |
2.4
Average Family Size
2
Average Household Size
79.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
$54,545
Average Earnings
$71,625
Average Male
$48,355
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.84% of New Buffalo township residents speak only English, while 5.16% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.02% of the population.
rate
14.39%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.94%
Male Poverty Rate
8.1%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in New Buffalo township is Black, with 33.33% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in New Buffalo township is Multiple, with 3.5% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.16%. Among those working part-time, it was 27.74%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.79%.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
59.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
57.5%
Male Marriage Rate
60.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
18.49%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23.97%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
47%
Labor Force Participation
40.1%
Employment Rate
14.7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
17.31%
Born in New Buffalo township
96.62%
Native Born
3.38%
Foreign Born
0.87%
Non Citizen
2.51%
Naturalized
96.62% of New Buffalo township residents were born in the United States, with 17.31% having been born in Michigan. 0.87% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,554 | 10 | 0.39% |
| 2028 | 2,544 | 10 | 0.39% |
| 2027 | 2,534 | 10 | 0.4% |
| 2026 | 2,524 | 10 | 0.4% |
| 2025 | 2,514 | 10 | 0.4% |
| 2024 | 2,504 | 10 | 0.4% |
| 2023 | 2,494 | 10 | 0.4% |
| 2022 | 2,484 | 24 | 0.98% |
| 2021 | 2,460 | 3 | 0.12% |
| 2020 | 2,457 | 24 | 0.99% |
| 2019 | 2,433 | 9 | 0.37% |
| 2018 | 2,424 | 4 | 0.17% |
| 2017 | 2,420 | 12 | 0.5% |
| 2016 | 2,408 | -1 | -0.04% |
| 2015 | 2,409 | -2 | -0.08% |
| 2014 | 2,411 | 18 | 0.75% |
| 2013 | 2,393 | -1 | -0.04% |
| 2012 | 2,394 | 2 | 0.08% |
| 2011 | 2,392 | 7 | 0.29% |
| 2010 | 2,385 | 0 | 0% |