Demographics & People — Plainwell, Michigan
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 3,764 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~3,800 |
| Median Age | 39.4 |
| Total Households | 1,493 |
| Family Households | 1,001 |
| Average Household Size | 2.42 |
| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 3,490 |
| Black or African American | 88 |
| Asian | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 435 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,279 |
| German | 671 |
| Other groups | 627 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 475 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 471 |
| English | 444 |
| Dutch | 443 |
| Irish | 345 |
| American | 212 |
| European | 206 |
Language
| English Only | 3,502 |
| Spanish | 149 |
| Population 5+ | 3,651 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 206 |
| Population 18+ | 3,050 |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Plainwell, Michigan.