Dowagiac, MI

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5,680
TOTAL POPULATION
2,708
MALE POPULATION
2,972
FEMALE POPULATION
91.12
MALES / 100 FEMALES
109.75
FEMALES / 100 MALES
36.2
MEDIAN AGE
2.8
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.2
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$26,417
PER CAPITA INCOME
$41,216
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$41,864
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
6.1%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
93.9¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.50
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
2,831
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
61.8%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
11.1%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Dowagiac Zip Codes

Dowagiac Area Codes

Race in Dowagiac

The most populous races in Dowagiac are White / Caucasian (4,297 | 75.6%), Black / African American (755 | 13.3%), and Hispanic or Latino (436 | 7.7%).
Race in Dowagiac
Race# Population% Population
Asian731.3%
Black / African American75513.3%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino4367.7%
Native / Alaskan1552.7%
White / Caucasian4,29775.6%
Two or more Races1853.3%
Some other Race2153.8%
Total5,680100.0%

Ancestry in Dowagiac

The most populous ancestries reported in Dowagiac are German (973 | 17.1%), Irish (849 | 14.9%), Mexican (436 | 7.7%), English (414 | 7.3%), and European (182 | 3.2%), together accounting for 50.2% of all Dowagiac residents.
Ancestry in Dowagiac
Ancestry# Population% Population
African310.5%
American1182.1%
Bhutanese230.4%
Blackfeet240.4%
Brazilian250.4%
British110.2%
Cherokee250.4%
Czech240.4%
Danish100.2%
Dutch1051.8%
Eastern European230.4%
English4147.3%
European1823.2%
French480.9%
French American Indian70.1%
French Canadian200.4%
German97317.1%
Irish84914.9%
Italian881.5%
Macedonian300.5%
Mexican4367.7%
Mexican American Indian80.1%
Norwegian200.4%
Pakistani300.5%
Polish1783.1%
Potawatomi741.3%
Scandinavian90.2%
Scotch-Irish300.5%
Scottish400.7%
Sri Lankan300.5%
Subsaharan African310.5%
Swedish911.6%
Swiss30.1%
Ukrainian110.2%
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Immigrants in Dowagiac

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Dowagiac came from Latin America (131 | 2.3%), Central America (106 | 1.9%), Mexico (76 | 1.3%), Asia (43 | 0.8%), and Europe (42 | 0.7%), together accounting for 7.0% of all Dowagiac residents.
Immigrants in Dowagiac
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Asia430.8%
Austria310.5%
Brazil250.4%
Central America1061.9%
Eastern Europe110.2%
Europe420.7%
Latin America1312.3%
Mexico761.3%
Nepal130.2%
Panama300.5%
Poland110.2%
South America250.4%
South Central Asia130.2%
South Eastern Asia300.5%
Thailand300.5%
Western Europe310.5%
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Sex and Age in Dowagiac

Sex and Age in Dowagiac

The most populous age groups in Dowagiac are 50 to 54 Years (232 | 8.6%) for men and 30 to 34 Years (385 | 13.0%) for women.
Sex and Age in Dowagiac
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years154 (5.7%)71 (2.4%)
5 to 9 Years197 (7.3%)189 (6.4%)
10 to 14 Years212 (7.8%)266 (8.9%)
15 to 19 Years167 (6.2%)113 (3.8%)
20 to 24 Years226 (8.4%)214 (7.2%)
25 to 29 Years215 (7.9%)295 (9.9%)
30 to 34 Years117 (4.3%)385 (13.0%)
35 to 39 Years187 (6.9%)27 (0.9%)
40 to 44 Years128 (4.7%)84 (2.8%)
45 to 49 Years69 (2.5%)180 (6.1%)
50 to 54 Years232 (8.6%)129 (4.3%)
55 to 59 Years197 (7.3%)277 (9.3%)
60 to 64 Years133 (4.9%)192 (6.5%)
65 to 69 Years146 (5.4%)149 (5.0%)
70 to 74 Years109 (4.0%)183 (6.2%)
75 to 79 Years79 (2.9%)76 (2.6%)
80 to 84 Years74 (2.7%)40 (1.3%)
85 Years and over66 (2.4%)102 (3.4%)
Total2,708 (100.0%)2,972 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Dowagiac

Median Family Size in Dowagiac

The median family size in Dowagiac is 2.84 persons per family, with single female/mother families (571 | 43.8%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.18 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (185 | 14.2%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.17 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Dowagiac
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple547 (42.0%)2.71
Single Male/Father185 (14.2%)2.17
Single Female/Mother571 (43.8%)3.18
Total Families1,303 (100.0%)2.84

Median Household Size in Dowagiac

The median household size in Dowagiac is 2.23 persons per household, with single female/mother households (571 | 22.5%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.61 persons per household. non-family households (1,238 | 48.7%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.24 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Dowagiac
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple547 (21.5%)2.94
Single Male/Father185 (7.3%)2.42
Single Female/Mother571 (22.5%)3.61
Non-family1,238 (48.7%)1.24
Total Households2,541 (100.0%)2.23

Household Size by Marriage Status in Dowagiac

Out of a total of 2,541 households in Dowagiac, 1,303 (51.3%) are family households, while 1,238 (48.7%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 620, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 961.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Dowagiac
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-961 (37.8%)
2-Person Households620 (24.4%)240 (9.5%)
3-Person Households220 (8.7%)26 (1.0%)
4-Person Households261 (10.3%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households23 (0.9%)11 (0.4%)
6-Person Households94 (3.7%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households85 (3.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,303 (51.3%)1,238 (48.7%)

Female Fertility in Dowagiac

Fertility by Age in Dowagiac

Average fertility rate in Dowagiac is 50.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 75.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Dowagiac
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years67 (100.0%)75.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total67 (100.0%)50.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Dowagiac

13.4% of women with births (67) in Dowagiac are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 86.6% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 86.6% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Dowagiac
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years9 (13.4%)58 (86.6%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total9 (13.4%)58 (86.6%)

Fertility by Education in Dowagiac

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Dowagiac
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School9 (13.4%)25.0
High School Diploma58 (86.6%)117.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total67 (100.0%)50.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Dowagiac

86.6% of women with births in Dowagiac are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of less than high school are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Dowagiac
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)58 (100.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total9 (13.4%)58 (86.6%)

Income in Dowagiac

Income Overview in Dowagiac

Per Capita Income in Dowagiac is $26,417, while median incomes of families and households are $41,216 and $41,864 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income5,680$26,417
Median Family Income1,303$41,216
Mean Family Income1,303$63,121
Median Household Income2,541$41,864
Mean Household Income2,541$60,602
Income Deficit1,303$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)5,6806.11%
Wage / Income Gap ($)5,68093.89¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index5,6800.50

Earnings by Sex in Dowagiac

Average Earnings in Dowagiac are $31,220, $33,152 for men and $31,128 for women, a difference of 6.1%.
Earnings by Sex in Dowagiac
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male1,354 (47.6%)$33,152
Female1,490 (52.4%)$31,128
Total2,844 (100.0%)$31,220

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Dowagiac

The most common earnings brackets in Dowagiac are $25,000 to $29,999 for men (184 | 13.6%) and $30,000 to $34,999 for women (219 | 14.7%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Dowagiac
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less53 (3.9%)121 (8.1%)
$2,500 to $4,9990 (0.0%)32 (2.1%)
$5,000 to $7,49996 (7.1%)101 (6.8%)
$7,500 to $9,99991 (6.7%)70 (4.7%)
$10,000 to $12,49912 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
$12,500 to $14,9990 (0.0%)18 (1.2%)
$15,000 to $17,49950 (3.7%)21 (1.4%)
$17,500 to $19,99911 (0.8%)22 (1.5%)
$20,000 to $22,49917 (1.3%)114 (7.6%)
$22,500 to $24,999157 (11.6%)49 (3.3%)
$25,000 to $29,999184 (13.6%)123 (8.3%)
$30,000 to $34,99923 (1.7%)219 (14.7%)
$35,000 to $39,999107 (7.9%)121 (8.1%)
$40,000 to $44,999161 (11.9%)97 (6.5%)
$45,000 to $49,999111 (8.2%)115 (7.7%)
$50,000 to $54,99925 (1.8%)18 (1.2%)
$55,000 to $64,99928 (2.1%)119 (8.0%)
$65,000 to $74,99910 (0.7%)49 (3.3%)
$75,000 to $99,99954 (4.0%)40 (2.7%)
$100,000+164 (12.1%)41 (2.8%)
Total1,354 (100.0%)1,490 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Dowagiac

Average earnings in Dowagiac are $39,795 for men and $33,023 for women, a difference of 17.0%. Men with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $45,840, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $28,875. Women with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $58,973, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $28,438.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Dowagiac
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$28,875$0
High School Diploma$29,167$28,438
College or Associate's Degree$45,840$36,741
Bachelor's Degree$43,649$58,973
Graduate Degree--
Total$39,795$33,023

Family Income in Dowagiac

Family Income Brackets in Dowagiac

According to the Dowagiac family income data, there are 261 families falling into the $25,000 to $34,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 20.0% of all families. Conversely, the $150,000 to $199,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 26 families (2.0%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Dowagiac
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00013010.0%
$10,000 to $14,999665.1%
$15,000 to $24,9991168.9%
$25,000 to $34,99926120.0%
$35,000 to $49,99922717.4%
$50,000 to $74,99914311.0%
$75,000 to $99,99919915.3%
$100,000 to $149,9991027.8%
$150,000 to $199,999262.0%
$200,000+352.7%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Dowagiac

5-person families (49 | 3.8%) account for the highest median family income in Dowagiac with $78,510 per family, while 2-person families (752 | 57.7%) have the highest median income of $18,324 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Dowagiac
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families752 (57.7%)$36,648
3-Person Families260 (20.0%)$0
4-Person Families116 (8.9%)$48,077
5-Person Families49 (3.8%)$78,510
6-Person Families83 (6.4%)$0
7+ Person Families43 (3.3%)$0
Total1,303 (100.0%)$41,216

Family Income by Number of Earners in Dowagiac

The median family income in Dowagiac is $41,216, with families comprising 3+ earners (67) having the highest median family income of $127,083, while families with 1 earner (606) have the lowest median family income of $29,194, accounting for 5.1% and 46.5% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Dowagiac
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners258 (19.8%)$31,356
1 Earner606 (46.5%)$29,194
2 Earners372 (28.5%)$78,462
3+ Earners67 (5.1%)$127,083
Total1,303 (100.0%)$41,216

Household Income in Dowagiac

Household Income Brackets in Dowagiac

With 462 households falling in the category, the $35,000 to $49,999 income range is the most frequent in Dowagiac, accounting for 18.2% of all households. In contrast, only 36 households (1.4%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Dowagiac
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0002268.9%
$10,000 to $14,99930011.8%
$15,000 to $24,9992118.3%
$25,000 to $34,99933813.3%
$35,000 to $49,99946218.2%
$50,000 to $74,99940716.0%
$75,000 to $99,99925410.0%
$100,000 to $149,9991275.0%
$150,000 to $199,9991837.2%
$200,000+361.4%

Household Income by Householder Age in Dowagiac

The median household income in Dowagiac is $41,864, with the highest median household income of $45,636 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 790 households (31.1%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 156 households (6.1%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Dowagiac
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years156 (6.1%)$0
25 to 44 Years790 (31.1%)$45,636
45 to 64 Years964 (37.9%)$37,273
65+ Years631 (24.8%)$35,813
Total2,541 (100.0%)$41,864

Poverty in Dowagiac

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Dowagiac

With 32.2% poverty level for males and 33.3% for females among the residents of Dowagiac, under 5 year old males and under 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 109 males (92.4%) and 64 females (90.1%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Dowagiac
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years109 (92.4%)64 (90.1%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years212 (77.1%)97 (38.8%)
12 to 14 Years50 (67.6%)82 (46.9%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years24 (36.9%)50 (64.9%)
18 to 24 Years71 (22.5%)148 (62.2%)
25 to 34 Years13 (3.9%)227 (33.7%)
35 to 44 Years92 (29.2%)45 (40.5%)
45 to 54 Years144 (47.8%)78 (25.2%)
55 to 64 Years78 (23.6%)141 (30.1%)
65 to 74 Years55 (21.6%)20 (6.0%)
75 Years and over10 (4.6%)23 (10.5%)
Total858 (32.2%)975 (33.3%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Dowagiac

According to the poverty statistics in Dowagiac, males aged 5 years and females aged 65 to 74 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 94.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Dowagiac
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years9 (7.6%)7 (9.9%)
5 Years60 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years63 (22.9%)153 (61.2%)
12 to 14 Years24 (32.4%)93 (53.1%)
15 Years10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years41 (63.1%)27 (35.1%)
18 to 24 Years244 (77.5%)90 (37.8%)
25 to 34 Years319 (96.1%)447 (66.3%)
35 to 44 Years223 (70.8%)66 (59.5%)
45 to 54 Years157 (52.2%)231 (74.8%)
55 to 64 Years252 (76.4%)328 (69.9%)
65 to 74 Years200 (78.4%)312 (94.0%)
75 Years and over209 (95.4%)195 (89.4%)
Total1,811 (67.8%)1,949 (66.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Dowagiac

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Dowagiac show that 9.7% or 53 of the total 547 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 100.0%, comprising of 43 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Dowagiac
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children405 (97.6%)10 (2.4%)
1 or 2 Children89 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)43 (100.0%)
Total494 (90.3%)53 (9.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Dowagiac

According to the poverty data in Dowagiac, 24.9% or 46 single-father households and 53.1% or 303 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 46 households (38.3%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 60 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Dowagiac
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children46 (38.3%)41 (21.7%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)193 (71.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)9 (18.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)60 (100.0%)
Total46 (24.9%)303 (53.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Dowagiac

The poverty data for Dowagiac shows that 53 of the married-couple family households (9.7%) and 349 of the single-parent households (46.2%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 43 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 60 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Dowagiac
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children10 (2.4%)87 (28.2%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)193 (57.3%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)9 (18.0%)
5 or more Children43 (100.0%)60 (100.0%)
Total53 (9.7%)349 (46.2%)

Employment Characteristics in Dowagiac

Employment by Class of Employer in Dowagiac

Among the 2,491 employed individuals in Dowagiac, private company employees (2,033 | 81.6%), not-for-profit organizations (320 | 12.9%), and local government employees (51 | 2.1%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Dowagiac
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees2,03381.6%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)00.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)331.3%
Not-for-profit Organizations32012.9%
Local Government Employees512.1%
State Government Employees411.7%
Federal Government Employees130.5%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total2,491100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Dowagiac

According to the labor force statistics for Dowagiac, out of the total population over 16 years of age (4,581), 61.8% or 2,831 individuals are in the labor force, with 11.1% or 314 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 87.5% or 446 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 20.3% or 28 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Dowagiac
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years138 (51.1%)28 (20.3%)
20 to 24 Years349 (79.3%)58 (16.6%)
25 to 29 Years446 (87.5%)42 (9.4%)
30 to 34 Years421 (83.9%)75 (17.8%)
35 to 44 Years346 (81.2%)35 (10.1%)
45 to 54 Years522 (85.6%)58 (11.1%)
55 to 59 Years237 (50.0%)6 (2.5%)
60 to 64 Years190 (58.5%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years148 (25.2%)11 (7.4%)
75 Years and over32 (7.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,831 (61.8%)314 (11.1%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Dowagiac

According to labor force statistics for Dowagiac, 75.9% of individuals (2,161) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (2,847) are in the labor force, with 10.0% or 216 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 88.1% or 288 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 14.2% or 92 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Dowagiac
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School259 (44.7%)65 (11.2%)
High School Diploma650 (79.8%)116 (14.2%)
College / Associate Degree965 (85.7%)99 (8.8%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher288 (88.1%)11 (3.5%)
Total2,161 (75.9%)285 (10.0%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Dowagiac

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Dowagiac are Health Diagnosing & Treating (231 | 9.2%), Management (102 | 4.1%), Community & Social Service (94 | 3.7%), Health Technologists (73 | 2.9%), and Business & Financial (55 | 2.2%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Dowagiac

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Dowagiac, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), and Education Instruction & Library (29.5%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), Legal Services & Support (100.0%), and Arts, Media & Entertainment (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Dowagiac
OccupationMaleFemale
Management9 (8.8%)93 (91.2%)
Business & Financial10 (18.2%)45 (81.8%)
Computers, Engineering & Science25 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering25 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 13 (13.8%)81 (86.2%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)21 (100.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)19 (100.0%)
Education Instruction & Library13 (29.5%)31 (70.5%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)10 (100.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating40 (17.3%)191 (82.7%)
Health Technologists10 (13.7%)63 (86.3%)
Total (Category)97 (19.1%)410 (80.9%)
Total (Overall)1,249 (49.6%)1,267 (50.4%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Dowagiac are Cleaning & Maintenance (275 | 10.9%), Healthcare Support (211 | 8.4%), Food Preparation & Serving (148 | 5.9%), Security & Protection (56 | 2.2%), and Firefighting & Prevention (56 | 2.2%).
Services Occupations in Dowagiac

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Dowagiac, the most male-oriented occupations are Food Preparation & Serving (38.5%), Cleaning & Maintenance (37.8%), and Healthcare Support (19.9%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Personal Care & Service (100.0%), Security & Protection (87.5%), and Firefighting & Prevention (87.5%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Dowagiac
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support42 (19.9%)169 (80.1%)
Security & Protection7 (12.5%)49 (87.5%)
Firefighting & Prevention7 (12.5%)49 (87.5%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving57 (38.5%)91 (61.5%)
Cleaning & Maintenance104 (37.8%)171 (62.2%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)12 (100.0%)
Total (Category)210 (29.9%)492 (70.1%)
Total (Overall)1,249 (49.6%)1,267 (50.4%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Dowagiac are Sales & Related (182 | 7.2%), and Office & Administration (179 | 7.1%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Dowagiac

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Dowagiac
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related101 (55.5%)81 (44.5%)
Office & Administration0 (0.0%)179 (100.0%)
Total (Category)101 (28.0%)260 (72.0%)
Total (Overall)1,249 (49.6%)1,267 (50.4%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Dowagiac are Construction & Extraction (188 | 7.5%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (135 | 5.4%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (24 | 0.9%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Dowagiac

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Dowagiac
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry12 (50.0%)12 (50.0%)
Construction & Extraction188 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair135 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)335 (96.5%)12 (3.5%)
Total (Overall)1,249 (49.6%)1,267 (50.4%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Dowagiac are Production (392 | 15.6%), Material Moving (145 | 5.8%), and Transportation (62 | 2.5%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Dowagiac

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Dowagiac
OccupationMaleFemale
Production357 (91.1%)35 (8.9%)
Transportation20 (32.3%)42 (67.7%)
Material Moving129 (89.0%)16 (11.0%)
Total (Category)506 (84.5%)93 (15.5%)
Total (Overall)1,249 (49.6%)1,267 (50.4%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Dowagiac

Employment Industries in Dowagiac

The major employment industries in Dowagiac include Health Care & Social Assistance (575 | 22.9%), Manufacturing (551 | 21.9%), Retail Trade (265 | 10.5%), Administrative & Support (185 | 7.3%), and Accommodation & Food Services (172 | 6.8%).
Employment Industries in Dowagiac

Employment Industries by Sex in Dowagiac

The Dowagiac industries that see more men than women are Construction (100.0%), Wholesale Trade (100.0%), and Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Utilities (100.0%), Professional & Scientific (100.0%), and Finance & Insurance (87.7%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Dowagiac
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting12 (50.0%)12 (50.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction164 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing469 (85.1%)82 (14.9%)
Wholesale Trade64 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade104 (39.3%)161 (60.8%)
Transportation & Warehousing34 (80.9%)8 (19.1%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)121 (100.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance8 (12.3%)57 (87.7%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing11 (55.0%)9 (45.0%)
Professional & Scientific0 (0.0%)9 (100.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support71 (38.4%)114 (61.6%)
Educational Services13 (22.0%)46 (78.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance98 (17.0%)477 (83.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation33 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services67 (39.0%)105 (61.1%)
Public Administration7 (14.3%)42 (85.7%)
Total1,249 (49.6%)1,267 (50.4%)

Education in Dowagiac

School Enrollment in Dowagiac

The most common levels of schooling among the 1,162 students in Dowagiac are middle school (405 | 34.8%), high school (332 | 28.6%), and elementary school (274 | 23.6%).
School Enrollment in Dowagiac
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool605.2%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary School27423.6%
Middle School40534.8%
High School33228.6%
College / Undergraduate685.9%
Graduate / Professional232.0%
Total1,162100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Dowagiac

Out of a total of 1,162 students who are enrolled in schools in Dowagiac, 110 (9.5%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 1,052 (90.5%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 25 to 34 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 50 (34.3% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 152 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Dowagiac
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old329 (98.5%)5 (1.5%)
10 to 14 Year Olds377 (90.0%)42 (10.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds152 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds61 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds37 (74.0%)13 (26.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds96 (65.7%)50 (34.3%)
35 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,052 (90.5%)110 (9.5%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Dowagiac

Social sciences (116 | 19.1%), education (85 | 14.0%), business (80 | 13.2%), psychology (66 | 10.9%), and liberal arts & history (59 | 9.7%) are the most common fields of study among 607 individuals in Dowagiac who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Dowagiac
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural386.3%
Physical & Health Sciences122.0%
Psychology6610.9%
Social Sciences11619.1%
Engineering111.8%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology447.2%
Business8013.2%
Education8514.0%
Literature & Languages122.0%
Liberal Arts & History599.7%
Visual & Performing Arts193.1%
Communications111.8%
Arts & Humanities548.9%
Total607100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Dowagiac

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Dowagiac

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Dowagiac are males with 2 vehicles (581, accounting for 47.5%) and females with 2 vehicles (453, making up 46.4%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Dowagiac
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle40 (3.3%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle370 (30.2%)481 (38.4%)
2 Vehicles581 (47.5%)453 (36.1%)
3 Vehicles151 (12.3%)256 (20.4%)
4 Vehicles28 (2.3%)30 (2.4%)
5 or more Vehicles54 (4.4%)33 (2.6%)
Total1,224 (100.0%)1,253 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Dowagiac

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Dowagiac are 20 to 24 minutes (418 commuters, 17.3%), 5 to 9 minutes (394 commuters, 16.3%), and 15 to 19 minutes (289 commuters, 12.0%).
Commute Time in Dowagiac
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes1315.4%
5 to 9 Minutes39416.3%
10 to 14 Minutes26410.9%
15 to 19 Minutes28912.0%
20 to 24 Minutes41817.3%
25 to 29 Minutes1978.2%
30 to 34 Minutes1506.2%
35 to 39 Minutes743.1%
40 to 44 Minutes1114.6%
45 to 59 Minutes1697.0%
60 to 89 Minutes873.6%
90 or more Minutes1305.4%

Commute Time by Sex in Dowagiac

The most common commute times in Dowagiac are 20 to 24 minutes (191 commuters, 16.1%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (269 commuters, 22.0%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Dowagiac
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes50 (4.2%)81 (6.6%)
5 to 9 Minutes125 (10.5%)269 (22.0%)
10 to 14 Minutes181 (15.2%)83 (6.8%)
15 to 19 Minutes172 (14.4%)117 (9.6%)
20 to 24 Minutes191 (16.1%)227 (18.5%)
25 to 29 Minutes65 (5.5%)132 (10.8%)
30 to 34 Minutes108 (9.1%)42 (3.4%)
35 to 39 Minutes43 (3.6%)31 (2.5%)
40 to 44 Minutes90 (7.6%)21 (1.7%)
45 to 59 Minutes82 (6.9%)87 (7.1%)
60 to 89 Minutes74 (6.2%)13 (1.1%)
90 or more Minutes9 (0.8%)121 (9.9%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Dowagiac

The most frequent times of departure to work in Dowagiac are 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM (204, 17.1%) for males and 4:00 PM to 11:59 PM (264, 21.6%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Dowagiac
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM104 (8.7%)19 (1.5%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM110 (9.2%)19 (1.5%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM54 (4.5%)53 (4.3%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM204 (17.1%)101 (8.3%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM141 (11.8%)30 (2.5%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM109 (9.2%)121 (9.9%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM134 (11.3%)97 (7.9%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM63 (5.3%)185 (15.1%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM15 (1.3%)99 (8.1%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM40 (3.4%)6 (0.5%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)30 (2.5%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM144 (12.1%)200 (16.3%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM72 (6.0%)264 (21.6%)
Total1,190 (100.0%)1,224 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Dowagiac

Occupancy by Ownership in Dowagiac

Of the total 2,541 dwellings in Dowagiac, owner-occupied units account for 1,432 (56.4%), while renter-occupied units make up 1,109 (43.6%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Dowagiac
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units1,43256.4%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units1,10943.6%
Total Occupied Housing Units2,541100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Dowagiac

Occupancy by Household Size in Dowagiac
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household96137.8%
2-Person Household86033.8%
3-Person Household2469.7%
4+ Person Household47418.6%
Total Housing Units2,541100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Dowagiac

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Dowagiac
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household416 (43.3%)545 (56.7%)
2-Person Household555 (64.5%)305 (35.5%)
3-Person Household186 (75.6%)60 (24.4%)
4+ Person Household275 (58.0%)199 (42.0%)
Total Housing Units1,432 (56.4%)1,109 (43.6%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Dowagiac

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Dowagiac
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School209 (42.3%)285 (57.7%)
High School Diploma464 (51.8%)431 (48.2%)
College/Associate Degree557 (61.6%)347 (38.4%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher202 (81.5%)46 (18.5%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Dowagiac

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Dowagiac
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years73528.9%
35 to 44 Years2118.3%
45 to 54 Years36414.3%
55 to 64 Years60023.6%
65 to 74 Years35514.0%
75 to 84 Years1927.6%
85 Years and Over843.3%
Total2,541100.0%

Housing Finances in Dowagiac

Median Income by Occupancy in Dowagiac

Median Income by Occupancy in Dowagiac
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied1,432 (56.4%)$59,295
Renter-Occupied1,109 (43.6%)$26,005
Average2,541 (100.0%)$41,864

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Dowagiac

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Dowagiac
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0000 (0.0%)31 (2.8%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)195 (17.6%)
$10,000 to $14,99969 (4.8%)230 (20.7%)
$15,000 to $19,99978 (5.4%)45 (4.1%)
$20,000 to $24,99956 (3.9%)33 (3.0%)
$25,000 to $34,999142 (9.9%)195 (17.6%)
$35,000 to $49,999291 (20.3%)171 (15.4%)
$50,000 to $74,999312 (21.8%)94 (8.5%)
$75,000 to $99,999159 (11.1%)96 (8.7%)
$100,000 to $149,999108 (7.5%)19 (1.7%)
$150,000 or more217 (15.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,432 (100.0%)1,109 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Dowagiac

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Dowagiac
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300106 (7.4%)169 (15.2%)
$300 to $499377 (26.3%)46 (4.2%)
$500 to $799350 (24.4%)449 (40.5%)
$800 to $99929 (2.0%)107 (9.7%)
$1,000 to $1,499517 (36.1%)287 (25.9%)
$1,500 to $1,99945 (3.1%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,4990 (0.0%)21 (1.9%)
$2,500 to $2,9998 (0.6%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,432 (100.0%)1,109 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Dowagiac

Housing Structures in Dowagiac

Housing Structures in Dowagiac
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached1,69466.7%
Single Unit, Attached702.8%
2 Unit Apartments1345.3%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments1927.6%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments25810.2%
10 or more Apartments1736.8%
Mobile Home / Other200.8%
Total2,541100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Dowagiac

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Dowagiac
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached1,391 (82.1%)303 (17.9%)
Single Unit, Attached21 (30.0%)49 (70.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)134 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)192 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments13 (5.0%)245 (95.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)173 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other7 (35.0%)13 (65.0%)
Total1,432 (56.4%)1,109 (43.6%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Dowagiac

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Dowagiac
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)145 (13.1%)
2 or 3 Rooms24 (1.7%)214 (19.3%)
4 or 5 Rooms441 (30.8%)530 (47.8%)
6 or 7 Rooms648 (45.3%)156 (14.1%)
8 or more Rooms319 (22.3%)64 (5.8%)
Total1,432 (100.0%)1,109 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Dowagiac

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Dowagiac
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas1,359 (94.9%)790 (71.2%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity47 (3.3%)270 (24.3%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels26 (1.8%)12 (1.1%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)37 (3.3%)
Total1,432 (100.0%)1,109 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Dowagiac

Household Vehicle Usage in Dowagiac
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle106 (7.4%)182 (16.4%)
1 Vehicle476 (33.2%)691 (62.3%)
2 Vehicles639 (44.6%)187 (16.9%)
3 or more Vehicles211 (14.7%)49 (4.4%)
Total1,432 (100.0%)1,109 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Dowagiac

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Dowagiac

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units581851
Median Property Value$95,800$105,200
Median Household Income$31,898$217
Monthly Housing Costs$409$0
Real Estate Taxes$1,229$21

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Dowagiac

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Dowagiac
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000109 (18.8%)168 (19.7%)
$50,000 to $99,999202 (34.8%)226 (26.6%)
$100,000 to $299,999257 (44.2%)449 (52.8%)
$300,000 to $499,99913 (2.2%)8 (0.9%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total581 (100.0%)851 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Dowagiac

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Dowagiac
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0000 (0.0%)9 (1.1%)
$10,000 to $24,999178 (30.6%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,999132 (22.7%)25 (2.9%)
$35,000 to $49,99995 (16.4%)10 (1.2%)
$50,000 to $74,999113 (19.5%)196 (23.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99929 (5.0%)199 (23.4%)
$100,000 to $149,99934 (5.9%)130 (15.3%)
$150,000 or more0 (0.0%)74 (8.7%)
Total581 (100.0%)851 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Dowagiac

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Dowagiac
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x232 (39.9%)74,648 (8,771.8%)
2.0x to 2.9x109 (18.8%)522 (61.3%)
3.0x to 3.9x26 (4.5%)233 (27.4%)
4.0x or more214 (36.8%)19 (2.2%)
Total581 (100.0%)851 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Dowagiac

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Dowagiac
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80028 (4.8%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499394 (67.8%)198 (23.3%)
$800 to $1,499152 (26.2%)255 (30.0%)
Total581 (100.0%)851 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Dowagiac

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Dowagiac

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Dowagiac
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years285 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years832 (84.7%)150 (15.3%)
19 to 25 Years618 (98.3%)11 (1.8%)
26 to 34 Years761 (82.3%)164 (17.7%)
35 to 44 Years341 (80.0%)85 (20.0%)
45 to 54 Years581 (95.3%)29 (4.8%)
55 to 64 Years590 (73.8%)209 (26.2%)
65 to 74 Years521 (88.8%)66 (11.2%)
75 Years and older437 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total4,966 (87.4%)714 (12.6%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Dowagiac

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Dowagiac
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born285 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen832 (84.7%)150 (15.3%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen618 (98.3%)11 (1.8%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Dowagiac

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Dowagiac
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0001,039 (92.8%)81 (7.2%)
$25,000 to $49,9991,468 (82.3%)315 (17.7%)
$50,000 to $74,999947 (92.8%)73 (7.2%)
$75,000 to $99,999735 (98.8%)9 (1.2%)
$100,000 and over756 (76.4%)233 (23.6%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Dowagiac

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Dowagiac
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6278 (97.5%)7 (2.5%)
6 to 18 Years585 (59.6%)260 (26.5%)
19 to 25 Years304 (48.3%)395 (62.8%)
25 to 34 Years301 (32.5%)473 (51.1%)
35 to 44 Years151 (35.4%)190 (44.6%)
45 to 54 Years165 (27.1%)426 (69.8%)
55 to 64 Years281 (35.2%)352 (44.1%)
65 to 74 Years501 (85.4%)310 (52.8%)
75 Years and over437 (100.0%)199 (45.5%)
Total3,003 (52.9%)2,612 (46.0%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Dowagiac

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Dowagiac
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years109 (22.5%)48 (9.0%)
18 to 34 Years96 (14.8%)118 (12.7%)
35 to 64 Years294 (31.1%)235 (26.4%)
65 to 74 Years126 (49.4%)142 (42.8%)
75 Years and over109 (49.8%)93 (42.7%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Dowagiac

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Dowagiac: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years18 (3.7%)29 (5.4%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)54 (5.8%)
35 to 64 Years96 (10.2%)31 (3.5%)
65 to 74 Years65 (25.5%)23 (6.9%)
75 Years and over78 (35.6%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Dowagiac: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years23 (4.8%)48 (9.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)65 (7.0%)
35 to 64 Years34 (3.6%)85 (9.6%)
65 to 74 Years12 (4.7%)11 (3.3%)
75 Years and over11 (5.0%)11 (5.1%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Dowagiac: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years100 (20.7%)29 (5.4%)
18 to 34 Years96 (14.8%)101 (10.9%)
35 to 64 Years67 (7.1%)42 (4.7%)
65 to 74 Years24 (9.4%)67 (20.2%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)33 (15.1%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Dowagiac: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years18 (3.7%)29 (5.4%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)49 (5.3%)
35 to 64 Years221 (23.4%)111 (12.5%)
65 to 74 Years80 (31.4%)71 (21.4%)
75 Years and over11 (5.0%)62 (28.4%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Dowagiac: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years27 (5.6%)29 (5.4%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)55 (5.9%)
35 to 64 Years64 (6.8%)34 (3.8%)
65 to 74 Years7 (2.8%)26 (7.8%)
75 Years and over11 (5.0%)26 (11.9%)

Technology Access in Dowagiac

Computing Device Access in Dowagiac

Computing Device Access in Dowagiac
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop1,48258.3%
Smartphone2,07181.5%
Tablet1,29551.0%
No Computing Device2399.4%
Total2,541100.0%

Internet Access in Dowagiac

Internet Access in Dowagiac
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet582.3%
Broadband Home1,76269.3%
Cellular Data Only35413.9%
Satellite Internet2128.3%
No Internet27710.9%
Total2,541100.0%

Dowagiac Summary

Dowagiac is a city located in Cass County, Michigan, United States. It is the county seat of Cass County. The population was 5,873 at the 2010 census, making it the largest city in Cass County.

History

The area that is now Dowagiac was first settled in 1827 by the Potawatomi Indians. The name Dowagiac is derived from the Potawatomi word "dow-wa-ge-e-aug", which means "fishing water". The first white settlers arrived in the area in 1831. The first post office was established in 1837.
In 1851, the village of Dowagiac was incorporated. The first school was built in 1854. The first newspaper, the Dowagiac Times, was established in 1856.
In 1866, the village of Dowagiac was incorporated as a city. The first bank was established in 1867. The first railroad line was built in 1871.
In 1873, the first telephone line was established in Dowagiac. The first electric lights were installed in 1891.
In the early 1900s, Dowagiac was a major center for the production of furniture. The city was also home to several factories that produced stoves, wagons, and other products.

Geography

Dowagiac is located at 41°59'N 86°10'W (41.983, -86.167). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.2 square miles (10.8 km2), all land.

Economy

Dowagiac is home to several businesses and industries. The city is home to a variety of manufacturing companies, including a furniture factory, a stove factory, and a wagon factory. The city is also home to several retail stores, restaurants, and other businesses.

Demographics

As of the census of 2010, there were 5,873 people, 2,521 households, and 1,521 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,400.3 people per square mile (541.3/km2). There were 2,817 housing units at an average density of 672.3 per square mile (259.3/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 79.2% White, 14.2% African American, 0.5% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 2.3% from other races, and 3.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.2% of the population.
There were 2,521 households, out of which 28.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 38.2% were married couples living together, 17.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.7% were non-families. 33.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.32 and the average family size was 2.93.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.2% under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 27.2% from 25 to 44, 22.7% from 45 to 64, and 17.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.3 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $31,944, and the median income for a family was $41,944. Males had a median income of $31,944 versus $22,944 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,944. About 11.2% of families and 14.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.2% of those under age 18 and 8.7% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Dowagiac?
Total Population of Dowagiac is 5,680.
What is the Total Male Population of Dowagiac?
Total Male Population of Dowagiac is 2,708.
What is the Total Female Population of Dowagiac?
Total Female Population of Dowagiac is 2,972.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Dowagiac?
There are 91.12 Males per 100 Females in Dowagiac.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Dowagiac?
There are 109.75 Females per 100 Males in Dowagiac.
What is the Median Population Age in Dowagiac?
Median Population Age in Dowagiac is 36.2 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Dowagiac
Average Family Size in Dowagiac is 2.8 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Dowagiac
Average Household Size in Dowagiac is 2.2 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Dowagiac?
Per Capita income in Dowagiac is $26,417.
What is the Median Family Income in Dowagiac?
Median Family Income in Dowagiac is $41,216.
What is the Median Household income in Dowagiac?
Median Household Income in Dowagiac is $41,864.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Dowagiac?
Income or Wage Gap in Dowagiac is 6.1%.
Women in Dowagiac earn 93.9 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Dowagiac?
Inequality or Gini Index in Dowagiac is 0.50.
How Large is the Labor Force in Dowagiac?
There are 2,831 People in the Labor Forcein in Dowagiac.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Dowagiac?
61.8% of People are in the Labor Force in Dowagiac.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Dowagiac?
Unemployment Rate in Dowagiac is 11.1%.