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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Paw Paw Lake

Michigan · 3,944 residents · 5.132 sq mi
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Paw Paw Lake has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $38,216. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $88,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

3,944
+4%since 1990
from 3,782 in 1990
1990 – 2024
769 / sq mi
+4%since 1990
from 737 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.2
+10%since 1990
from 36.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K3K4K4K4K1990201020202024Paw Paw Lake
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$38,216
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $29,148 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$21,003
+52%since 1990
from $13,798 in 1990
US average: $21,522
6.6%
−3.3 ptssince 1990
from 9.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$88,500
+39%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $48,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$545
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $371 in 1990
US average: $602
78.9%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 77.9% in 1990
21.1% rent
2.3
+40%since 1990
from 1.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(3,721)
Black0.2%(6)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(69)
Asian0.4%(14)
Diversity Score8.2%(312)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(3,776)
Black0.6%(22)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(54)
Asian0.7%(27)
Diversity Score6.5%(257)
7
−21%since 1990
from 8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.3%
−0.7 ptssince 1990
from 13.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
82.7%
+6.3 ptssince 1990
from 76.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.5%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 3.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.7 min
−30%since 1990
from 19.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Paw Paw Lake, Michigan?

Paw Paw Lake, Michigan has about 3,944 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Paw Paw Lake, Michigan?

The typical household in Paw Paw Lake, Michigan earns about $38,216 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Paw Paw Lake, Michigan expensive?

In Paw Paw Lake, Michigan, the median home is worth about $88,500, and the typical rent is about $545 a month.

How educated are people in Paw Paw Lake, Michigan?

About 12.3% of adults age 25 and over in Paw Paw Lake, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Paw Paw Lake, Michigan?

About 6.6% of people in Paw Paw Lake, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Paw Paw Lake, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Paw Paw Lake, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 162 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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

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