Coldwater is a city located in Michigan. With a 2020 population of 12,164, it is the 73rd largest city in Michigan and the 2690th largest city in the United States. Coldwater is currently declining at a rate of -0.35% annually but its population has increased by 11.14% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 10,945 in 2010. Coldwater reached it's highest population of 13,593 in 2010. Spanning over 10 miles, Coldwater has a population density of 1,260 people per square mile.
The average household income in Coldwater is $53,590 with a poverty rate of 14.86%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $688 per month, and the median house value is $87,000. The median age in Coldwater is 38.2 years, 39.8 years for males, and 35.5 years for females. For every 100 females there are 126.7 males.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Coldwater was:
| Year | Total Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 44,020 | 199 | 0.45% |
| 2019 | 43,821 | 199 | 0.45% |
| 2018 | 43,622 | 199 | 0.46% |
| 2017 | 43,423 | -67 | -0.15% |
| 2016 | 43,490 | -163 | -0.37% |
| 2015 | 43,653 | -78 | -0.18% |
| 2014 | 43,731 | 144 | 0.33% |
| 2013 | 43,587 | -208 | -0.48% |
| 2012 | 43,795 | -128 | -0.29% |
| 2011 | 43,923 | -1,257 | -2.86% |
| 2010 | 45,180 | 0.00% |
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,685 | 86.98% |
| Black or African American | 893 | 7.27% |
| Two or More Races | 299 | 2.43% |
| Asian | 167 | 1.36% |
| Some Other Race | 123 | 1.00% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 117 | 0.95% |
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,234 | 2.4 | 55 |
| Non Family | 1,799 | 1.31 | 40.9 |
| Married | 1,588 | 3.47 | 77.6 |
| Female | 519 | 2.59 | 41.6 |
| Male | 328 | 2.88 | 43.9 |
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 464 | 5.45% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 579 | 6.80% |
| High School Graduate | 3,550 | 41.67% |
| Some College | 2,092 | 24.55% |
| Associates Degree | 802 | 9.41% |
| Bachelors Degree | 740 | 8.69% |
| Graduate Degree | 293 | 3.44% |
| Name | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,883 | 6,151 | 835 |
| Black | 866 | 764 | 25 |
| Hispanic | 396 | 261 | 66 |
| Asian | 166 | 112 | 93 |
| Multiple Races | 165 | 147 | 12 |
| Native American | 83 | 74 | 14 |
| Other Race | 52 | 24 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 89.37%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 56.02%.
90.43% of Coldwater residents speak only English, while 9.57% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.61% of the population.
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,928 | 1,218 | 13.64% |
| Hispanic | 668 | 220 | 32.93% |
| Multiple | 210 | 44 | 20.95% |
| Black | 37 | 10 | 27.03% |
| Native | 90 | 2 | 2.22% |
14.86%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.12%
Male Poverty Rate
15.56%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Coldwater is Hispanic, with 32.93% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Coldwater is Native, with 2.22% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.21%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.54%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.42%.
37.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
34.0%
Male Marriage Rate
41.6%
Female Marriage Rate
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 721 | 8.88% |
| Black | 77 | 8.63% |
| Indian | 12 | 14.46% |
6.69%
Veteran Poverty Rate
35.40%
Veteran Disability Rate
50.9%
Labor Force Participation
48.6%
Employment Rate
4.6%
Unemployment Rate
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
93.71%
Native Born
6.29%
Foreign Born
3.03%
Non Citizen
93.71% of Coldwater residents were born in the United States, with 70.31% having been born in Michigan. 3.03% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 12,164 | -43 | -0.35% |
| 2019 | 12,207 | -43 | -0.35% |
| 2018 | 12,250 | 38 | 0.31% |
| 2017 | 12,212 | -43 | -0.35% |
| 2016 | 12,255 | -60 | -0.49% |
| 2015 | 12,315 | -28 | -0.23% |
| 2014 | 12,343 | 48 | 0.39% |
| 2013 | 12,295 | -53 | -0.43% |
| 2012 | 12,348 | 15 | 0.12% |
| 2011 | 12,333 | -1,260 | -9.27% |
| 2010 | 13,593 | 896 | 0.68% |
| 2000 | 12,697 | 3,090 | 2.83% |
| 1990 | 9,607 | 146 | 0.15% |
| 1980 | 9,461 | 362 | 0.39% |
| 1970 | 9,099 | 219 | 0.24% |
| 1960 | 8,880 | 286 | 0.33% |
| 1950 | 8,594 | 1,251 | 1.59% |
| 1940 | 7,343 | 608 | 0.87% |
| 1930 | 6,735 | 621 | 0.97% |
| 1920 | 6,114 | 169 | 0.28% |
| 1910 | 5,945 | -271 | -0.44% |
| 1900 | 6,216 | 969 | 1.71% |
| 1890 | 5,247 | 566 | 1.15% |
| 1880 | 4,681 | 300 | 0.66% |
| 1870 | 4,381 | 0.00% |