Demographics & People — Dowagiac, Michigan
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 5,677 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~5,900 |
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| Median Age | 37.2 |
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| Total Households | 2,638 |
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| Family Households | 1,364 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.14 |
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| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 4,304 |
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| Black or African American | 683 |
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| Asian | 14 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 418 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 1,960 |
| Other groups | 1,469 |
| German | 973 |
| Irish | 849 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 436 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 436 |
| English | 414 |
| European | 182 |
| Polish | 178 |
| American | 118 |
Language
| English Only | 4,964 |
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| Spanish | 295 |
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| Population 5+ | 5,362 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 284 |
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| Population 18+ | 4,439 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 22.6 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 3.3% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Dowagiac, Michigan.
