Dowagiac, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Cass County County
2.3
/5.0
C
Fair
5,677
Population
1,276/sq mi density
$38,433
Median Income
$26,286 per capita
$110,300
Home Value
$231,862 Zillow
$722
Median Rent
30.0% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
689
Violent Crime/100K
3,463 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.4 / 5.0
$38,433 median income, 11.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$110,300 home value, $722/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
689 violent crimes/100K (81% above avg)
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
5,677
Census 2023
Population Density
1,276
per square mile
Land Area
4.5
square miles (11.8 km²)
Median Age
37.3 yrs
4% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
48.7%
Male
51.3%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 75.8% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 12% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 7.4% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 0.2% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 4.6% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
75.8%
Black
12%
Hispanic
7.4%
Asian
0.2%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 92.6% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 9.1% US: 13.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
92.6%
Spanish
9.1%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
2.5%
Veterans
6.9%
15% above US avg (6%)
Disability
20.7%
59% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
85.0%
7% below US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
15.0%
74% above US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.465
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 5,677 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 1,276 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 4.5 sq mi |
| Median Age | 37.3 years |
Gender
| Male | 48.7% |
| Female | 51.3% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 75.8% |
| Black or African American | 12.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.4% |
| Asian | 0.2% |
Language
| English Only | 92.6% |
| Spanish | 9.1% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 2.5% |
| Veterans | 6.9% |
| Disability | 20.7% |
| Health Insurance | 85.0% |
| Uninsured | 15.0% |
| Broadband Access | 86.9% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.465 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 2, Metro / 250K-1M |