Unified School District · MI
New Buffalo Area School District
New Buffalo Area School District is a unified school district in Michigan with a community population of 4,007. The median household income is $78,049 and the median age is 58.0.
4,007
Population
176
People / sq mi
$78,049
Median Income
58.0
Median Age
New Buffalo Area School District covers 23 sq mi of land at 175.8 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 90.1% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 70.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$78,049
Median Household Income
$64,920
Per Capita Income
15.2%
Poverty Rate
4.2%
Unemployment
Housing
$512,200
Median Home Value
$888
Median Rent
78.9%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
94.2%
High School+
50.5%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
New Buffalo Area School District serves a community with a population of 4,007 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Michigan.
The median household income in New Buffalo Area School District is $78,049, with a per capita income of $64,920. The poverty rate is 15.2%.
New Buffalo Area School District is 90.1% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 70.0% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In New Buffalo Area School District, 94.2% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 50.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in New Buffalo Area School District is $512,200, with a median rent of $888. The homeownership rate is 78.9%.
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Data for New Buffalo Area School District from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 2625140).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.