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Paw Paw

Michigan · 3,534 residents · 2.665 sq mi
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Paw Paw has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,869. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $109,400. The poverty rate of 29.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 40% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% 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
3,534
+5%since 2000
from 3,363 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,326 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 1,262 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.4
Unchangedsince 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K4K1990201020202024Paw Paw
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,869
−41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,750 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,187
−12%since 2000
from $21,859 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
29.8%
+24.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.485
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade7.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information7.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade3.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$109,400
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $84,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$552
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $426 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
31.8%
−25.1 ptssince 2000
from 56.8% in 2000
51.5% rent
Vacancy rate
12.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.3%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 27.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.2%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.8
+74%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.3%(3,072)
Black2.8%(95)
Hispanic / Latino3%(100)
Asian0.2%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score14.8%(498)
2010
White, non-Hispanic88.8%(3,138)
Black2.2%(79)
Hispanic / Latino5.9%(208)
Asian0.4%(13)
Other0.9%(31)
Diversity Score22.2%(785)
Diversity Score
22
+50%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 19.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 78.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.0 min
+22%since 2000
from 14.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 76.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.7%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
2.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
12.3%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
19.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.7%
−34.2 ptssince 2009
from 59.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.4%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Female
53.6%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Foreign born
6.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.4%
−32.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Paw Paw, Michigan?

Paw Paw, Michigan has about 3,534 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Paw Paw, Michigan earns about $28,869 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Paw Paw, Michigan expensive?

In Paw Paw, Michigan, the median home is worth about $109,400, and the typical rent is about $552 a month.

How educated are people in Paw Paw, Michigan?

About 17.4% of adults age 25 and over in Paw Paw, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Paw Paw, Michigan?

About 29.8% of people in Paw Paw, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Paw Paw, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Paw Paw, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 367 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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

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