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Dowagiac

County:
Cass County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
4.453
State:
Michigan

Dowagiac is a city located in Cass County, Michigan. Dowagiac has a 2026 population of 5,714. Dowagiac is currently declining at a rate of -0.24% annually and its population has decreased by -1.45% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,798 in 2020.

The median household income in Dowagiac is $48,166 with a poverty rate of 21.36%. The median age in Dowagiac is 37.2 years: 33.4 years for males, and 44.4 years for females. For every 100 females there are 96.2 males.

5.7K
Total Population
1,283
Density (mi²)
-14 -0.24%
Growth

Dowagiac Population

Dowagiac Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20265,714-14-0.24%
20255,728-14-0.24%
20245,742-8-0.14%
20235,750641.13%
20225,686-46-0.8%
20215,732-77-1.33%
20205,7981212.13%
20195,677-65-1.13%
20185,742-25-0.43%
20175,76730.05%
20165,764-29-0.5%
20155,793-49-0.84%
20145,842-21-0.36%
20135,863771.33%
20125,786-59-1.01%
20115,845-19-0.32%
20105,864-15-0.26%
20006,147-262-4.09%
19906,4091021.62%
19806,307-276-4.19%
19706,583-625-8.67%
19607,20866610.18%
19506,5421,53530.66%
19405,007-543-9.78%
19305,5501102.02%
19205,4403526.92%
19105,08893722.57%
19004,1511,34547.93%
18902,80600%

Median Age

Overall: 37.2 years
Female: 44.4 years
Male: 33.4 years

Dowagiac Adults

There are 4,494 adults, (1,201 of whom are seniors) in Dowagiac.

Sex Ratio

Female: 2,921 (51%)
Male: 2,811 (49%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Dowagiac includes 75.56% White, 8.9% Black or African American, 3.89% Native American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White4,33175.56%
Black or African American5108.9%
Two or more races5038.78%
Native American2233.89%
Other race1412.46%
Asian240.42%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races1863.24%
Other race1412.46%
Native American1101.92%
Black or African American520.91%
White400.7%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White4,29174.86%
Black or African American4587.99%
Two or more races3175.53%
Native American1131.97%
Asian240.42%

Dowagiac Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Dowagiac 's average per capita income is $37,309. Household income levels show a median of $48,166. The poverty rate stands at 21.36%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$81,926-
Families$48,214$71,617
Households$48,166$67,681
Non Families$34,063$56,689

$37,309

Average Income

$48,166

Median Household Income

21.36%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)