Economy & Jobs — Dowagiac, Michigan
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $48,166 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$43,800 |
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| Per Capita Income | $26,286 |
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| Poverty Rate | 21.4% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 8.9% |
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| In Labor Force | 2,859 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 25.2% |
| Manufacturing | 21.9% |
| Retail | 10.5% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 27 |
| Gas Stations | 20 |
| Insurance Agencies | 16 |
| Fast Food | 14 |
| General Merchandise | 13 |
| Real Estate Offices | 12 |
| Auto Repair | 10 |
| Law Offices | 10 |
| Physician Offices | 10 |
| Commercial Banks | 8 |
| Child Day Care | 8 |
| Liquor Stores | 7 |
| Coffee Shops | 7 |
| Grocery Stores | 6 |
| Beauty Salons | 5 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
