Economy & Jobs — Plainwell, Michigan
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $66,525 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$75,000 |
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| Per Capita Income | $29,263 |
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| Poverty Rate | 10.4% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 6.7% |
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| In Labor Force | 1,891 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Manufacturing | 21.0% |
| Education Healthcare | 19.6% |
| Retail | 19.5% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 81 |
| Fast Food | 68 |
| Auto Repair | 42 |
| Gas Stations | 38 |
| Real Estate Offices | 31 |
| Insurance Agencies | 31 |
| Physician Offices | 26 |
| General Merchandise | 25 |
| Dental Offices | 23 |
| Commercial Banks | 20 |
| Child Day Care | 19 |
| Liquor Stores | 18 |
| Beauty Salons | 17 |
| Used Car Dealers | 16 |
| Law Offices | 16 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
