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Dowagiac

Michigan · 5,879 residents · 4.453 sq mi
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Dowagiac has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,020. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $83,600. At a median age of 32.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 34% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 32.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,879
−4%since 2000
from 6,147 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,320 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 1,380 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
32.0
−5%since 2000
from 33.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K6K6K6K1990201020202024Dowagiac
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,020
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,926 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,311
+4%since 2000
from $16,659 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
20.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 17.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.446
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade19.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information7.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade3.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$83,600
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$511
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $404 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
34.2%
−26.7 ptssince 2000
from 60.8% in 2000
46.2% rent
Vacancy rate
18.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 24.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 38.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+23%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic76%(4,670)
Black15.6%(960)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(153)
Asian0.6%(35)
Other0%
Diversity Score41%(2,518)
2010
White, non-Hispanic70.9%(4,166)
Black13.9%(820)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(319)
Asian0.7%(44)
Other8.7%(510)
Diversity Score58%(3,411)
Diversity Score
58
+42%since 2000
from 41 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
77.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 77.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.7 min
+57%since 2000
from 13.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.7%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 81.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
10.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
18.3%
−42.5 ptssince 2009
from 60.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
Female
54.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.2%
−33.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dowagiac, Michigan?

Dowagiac, Michigan has about 5,879 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dowagiac, Michigan?

The typical household in Dowagiac, Michigan earns about $32,020 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dowagiac, Michigan expensive?

In Dowagiac, Michigan, the median home is worth about $83,600, and the typical rent is about $511 a month.

How educated are people in Dowagiac, Michigan?

About 9.5% of adults age 25 and over in Dowagiac, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dowagiac, Michigan?

About 20.4% of people in Dowagiac, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dowagiac, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Dowagiac, Michigan has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 530 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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