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Paw Paw

County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
2.665
State:
Michigan

Paw Paw is a village located in Van Buren County, Michigan. Paw Paw has a 2026 population of 3,429. It is also the county seat of Van Buren County. Paw Paw is currently growing at a rate of 0.32% annually and its population has increased by 1.9% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,365 in 2020.

The median household income in Paw Paw is $41,587 with a poverty rate of 21.86%. The median age in Paw Paw is 35.6 years: 31.5 years for males, and 41.8 years for females. For every 100 females there are 107.4 males.

3.4K
Total Population
1,287
Density (mi²)
11 0.32%
Growth

Paw Paw Population

Paw Paw Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20263,429110.32%
20253,418100.29%
20243,408100.29%
20233,39820.06%
20223,396240.71%
20213,37220.06%
20203,365-1-0.03%
20193,366-11-0.33%
20183,377-15-0.44%
20173,392-18-0.53%
20163,410-7-0.2%
20153,417-21-0.61%
20143,438-10-0.29%
20133,448-6-0.17%
20123,454-36-1.03%
20113,490-16-0.46%
20103,506-28-0.79%
20003,3631946.12%
19903,169-42-1.31%
19803,211511.61%
19703,1601906.4%
19602,97000%

Median Age

Overall: 35.6 years
Female: 41.8 years
Male: 31.5 years

Paw Paw Adults

There are 2,409 adults, (602 of whom are seniors) in Paw Paw.

Sex Ratio

Female: 1,586 (48.2%)
Male: 1,703 (51.8%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Paw Paw includes 81.33% White, 3.13% Asian, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2,67581.33%
Two or more races36711.16%
Asian1033.13%
Black or African American842.55%
Other race601.82%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races2016.11%
White1614.9%
Other race601.82%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2,51476.44%
Two or more races1665.05%
Asian1033.13%
Black or African American842.55%

Paw Paw Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Paw Paw 's average per capita income is $41,285. Household income levels show a median of $41,587. The poverty rate stands at 21.86%.

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$102,292-
Families$63,168$76,033
Households$41,587$55,757
Non Families$24,932$28,736

$41,285

Average Income

$41,587

Median Household Income

21.86%

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)