Newfield, Michigan is a small town with a population of just over 2,000 people. It is located in the northwest part of the state, near the cities of Grand Rapids and Lansing. The population density in Newfield is much lower than the US average, with only 75 people per square mile compared to 93 nationwide. Despite its size, Newfield has many great things going for it. There are several local businesses such as The Sweet Spot Bakery, Johnson's Supply Hardware Store, and Frazier Auto Repair that all serve as important pieces of the community. Other organizations like the Newfield Public Library and Lions Club help bring people together by offering a variety of programs throughout the year.
Newfield also offers plenty of opportunity for outdoor exploration and recreation year-round. Popular activities include fishing at Lake Georgetown, camping at Ida County Park, and hiking at Paine Creek Natural Area Preserve. Local sporting events include high school football games in the fall as well as baseball and basketball tournaments in the spring and summer. Special events such as concerts in Memorial Park or open mics at Mojo's Coffeehouse occur regularly throughout the year and provide additional entertainment options for residents of Newfield.
The population in Newfield is 2,078. There are 64 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Newfield is 46, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Newfield is 2.6, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Newfield
- 58.4% are married
- 15.0% are divorced
- 33.7% are married with children
- 16.4% have children, but are single
Race in Newfield
- 97.3% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.1% are Asian
- 1.4% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.8% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.4% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander