Newberg TownshipMI
A town of 1,528. Nearly 19.4% of it is conserved land.
What makes Newberg Township stand out
The thing Newberg Township does most differently from other towns.
95% of working residents leave Newberg Township for work
Where Newberg Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2021
Newberg Township’s report card
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Very low risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 8% of U.S. communities.
Most working residents commute out of Newberg Township
Most working residents leave Newberg Township for work: only 5% work in town. The top destinations are Elkhart (11%), Three Rivers (9%) and Marcellus Township (4%). Half commute less than 20 miles.
Where working residents work
19.4% of Newberg Township is conserved land
12 miles of trails across 6 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Dr. T.K. Lawless Park | 7.3 mi | 431 |
| 2. Crane Pond State Game Area | 0.5 mi | 4,048 |
| 3. Long Lake Boating Access Site | — | 1 |
More middle-aged adults than Michigan overall, and fewer college graduates
Adults 35 to 64 are 45% of residents (38% statewide); adults 18 to 34 are 16% of residents (22% statewide). 13% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 32% across Michigan.
Ages · share of residents
Education · adults 25 and older
| Newberg Township | MI | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 9.8% | 11.2% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 9.4% | 10.1% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 7.3% | 9.2% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 8.2% | 13.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 11.3% | 12.2% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 14.4% | 12% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 19.4% | 13.6% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 12.6% | 11.2% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 7.7% | 7.4% | 7% |
| No diploma | 8.7% | 7.9% | 10.4% |
| High school | 42.4% | 28% | 26% |
| Some college | 19.6% | 21.9% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 16.3% | 9.8% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 9.1% | 19.7% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 3.9% | 12.7% | 14.1% |
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Newberg Township has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 83°, a January night drops to 17°, and about 41 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
Healthier than 44% of U.S. towns
Newberg Township beats the Michigan average on 3 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 2.
| What stands out | Newberg Township | MI |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 10.1% | 11.9% |
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 7.4% | 8.7% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 10.3% | 8.9% |
About Newberg Township
Civil township in Michigan, United States
Newberg Township is a civil township of Cass County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,602 at the 2020 census.
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- Population
- 1,602
- Area
- 36 sq mi
- Elevation
- 988 ft
Newberg Township’s neighbors
4 towns share a border with Newberg Township.