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Newaygo County Economic Profile
Located just 35 miles north of Grand Rapids, Newaygo County is home to more than 49,000 residents within four cities, one village, and 24 townships
The Newaygo County community takes pride in its breadth of local talent, and invests heavily in its students. The award-winning Career Tech Center offers 14 top-tier programs, supporting the area's talent pipeline and careers of tomorrow. Students also benefit from the Newaygo County Promise Zone, offering 2 years of free college education. Additionally, upon beginning Kindergarten, every student is provided with a children’s savings account through the Kickstart to Career program, to assist with career or college expenses.
Businesses benefit from Newaygo County's advantageous location, situated just 30 minutes from Metro Grand Rapids. Its three industrial parks are each located 20 miles or less from a U.S. Highway, and Newaygo County's busiest road boasts nearly 20,000 cars daily.
The Right Place's Research and Business Development team has compiled the information below to paint a picture of Newaygo County's economic profile. Data provided is updated annually with the most recent figures from its respective sources.
Newaygo County Economic Profile
Data sources:
Economic Modeling Specialists International (EMSI 2020)
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2019 5-year
Newaygo County Top 10 Industries by Total Jobs (2020)
Data source: Economic Modeling Specialists International (EMSI) 2020
Newaygo County Top 10 Occupations (2020)
Data source: Economic Modeling Specialists International (EMSI) 2024
Newaygo County Income Data
Data source: Economic Modeling Specialists International (EMSI)
Newaygo County Top 10 Employers (2021)
*Data Source: The Right Place, Inc.
Newaygo County Educational Attainment (2020)
Data source: Economic Modeling Specialists International (EMSI) 2020
2022 State of the Region ReportState of the Region 2022 Newaygopdf (169.912 KB)
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Julie Burrell
Senior Economic Development Director - Newaygo CountyJulie serves as the Senior Economic Development Director for the Newaygo County Economic Development Partnership. In this role, she provides business support services to companies in Newaygo County.
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Julie Burrell
Senior Economic Development Director - Newaygo CountyJulie serves as the Senior Economic Development Director for the Newaygo County Economic Development Partnership. In this role, she provides business support services to companies in Newaygo County.