Economy & Jobs — Paw Paw, Michigan
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $41,587 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$44,400 |
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| Per Capita Income | $23,775 |
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| Poverty Rate | 21.9% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 5.7% |
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| In Labor Force | 1,340 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Retail | 22.0% |
| Manufacturing | 16.4% |
| Arts Food | 14.7% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 58 |
| Fast Food | 53 |
| Gas Stations | 35 |
| Child Day Care | 29 |
| General Merchandise | 23 |
| Auto Repair | 20 |
| Insurance Agencies | 20 |
| Real Estate Offices | 15 |
| Grocery Stores | 14 |
| Hotels Motels | 14 |
| Convenience Stores | 12 |
| Beauty Salons | 12 |
| Liquor Stores | 11 |
| Dental Offices | 11 |
| Physician Offices | 10 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
