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Mattawan

Michigan · 2,934 residents (2025 est.) · 3.813 sq mi
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Mattawan has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $61,587. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $181,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 58%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,692
+6%since 2000
from 2,536 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
706 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 665 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
36.2
+10%since 2000
from 32.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,934 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Mattawan
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,587
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,241 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,549
+81%since 2000
from $17,971 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
43.7%
+13.3 ptssince 2009
from 30.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.1%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.397
−24%since 2010
from 0.523 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade21.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services11.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration10.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Information7.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance7.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$181,600
+58%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,066
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $531 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
74.9%
−7.4 ptssince 2000
from 82.3% in 2000
25.1% rent
Vacancy rate
2.3%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.1%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 30.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.9
+98%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
45
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(2,345)
Black1.8%(46)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(79)
Asian0.3%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.9%(327)
2024
White, non-Hispanic82.7%(2,225)
Black0.7%(19)
Hispanic / Latino11.7%(315)
Asian0.4%(12)
Other4.5%(121)
Diversity Score37.6%(1,013)
Diversity Score
38
+192%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.0%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 15.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.0%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 86.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.4%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.2 min
+38%since 2000
from 12.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.3%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 82.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.8%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.2%
−6.0 ptssince 2011
from 14.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
72.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2011
from 70.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.1%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.5%
−26.1 ptssince 2009
from 61.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
Female
51.1%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 58.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.7%
−37.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.0%
−6.0 ptssince 2012
from 15.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.0%
−83.7 ptssince 2013
from 90.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.2%
+10.7 ptssince 2017
from 77.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2016
from 95.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2016
from 3.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mattawan, Michigan?

Mattawan, Michigan has about 2,692 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mattawan, Michigan?

The typical household in Mattawan, Michigan earns about $61,587 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mattawan, Michigan expensive?

In Mattawan, Michigan, the median home is worth about $181,600, and the typical rent is about $1,066 a month.

How educated are people in Mattawan, Michigan?

About 22.0% of adults age 25 and over in Mattawan, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mattawan, Michigan?

About 12.1% of people in Mattawan, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mattawan, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Mattawan, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 231 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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