Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

New Buffalo, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,338

Median Agei

54.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White

85.4%1,143

Hispanic/Latino

7.2%97

Asian

4.6%62

Two or More

1.2%16

American Indian/Alaska Native

1.1%15

Black

0.4%5

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.8%43

High School Diploma

16%183

Some College (<1 yr)

9%103

Some College (1+ yr)

11.2%128

Associate's Degree

5.2%59

Bachelor's Degree

21.9%251

Master's Degree

14%160

Professional Degree

5.9%68

Doctorate

1%11

HS or Higher

87.9%

BA or Higher

42.8%

Graduate+

20.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$391,200

Median Renti

$1,042

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

77.2%578

Renter-Occupied

22.8%171

Total Units

1,675

Homeownership

77.2%

Vacancy Rate

55.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.4%14

$150K–$200K

3.8%22

$200K–$300K

22.1%128

$300K–$500K

39.3%227

$500K–$1M

30.4%176

$1M+

1.9%11

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2020 or later

0.7%11

2010–2019

0.3%5

2000–2009

16.2%271

1990–1999

8.5%142

1980–1989

15.6%261

1970–1979

11.9%199

1960–1969

16.8%281

1950–1959

7.9%132

1940–1949

3.8%63

1939 or earlier

18.5%310

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

71.3%534

Electricity

27.1%203

Bottled/LP Gas

1.6%12

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$64,702

Mean Household Incomei

$100,276

Per Capita Incomei

$57,021

Poverty Ratei

12.7%

Unemploymenti

1.5%

Labor Forcei

660

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.5%19

$10K–$15K

8.8%66

$15K–$20K

4.4%33

$20K–$25K

4.5%34

$25K–$30K

3.6%27

$30K–$35K

4.5%34

$35K–$40K

0.8%6

$40K–$45K

4%30

$45K–$50K

3.9%29

$50K–$60K

9.6%72

$60K–$75K

6.3%47

$75K–$100K

17.1%128

$100K–$125K

3.9%29

$125K–$150K

3.3%25

$150K–$200K

12.8%96

$200K+

9.9%74

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

856.4%

By Region

Top Countries

Korea

Poland

United Kingdom

Mexico

China

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

644

Avg. Commutei

20.6 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

650

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

53(4.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

96.6%Insured

3.4%Uninsured