Coldwater is a city located in Branch County Michigan. Coldwater has a 2024 population of 14,644. It is also the county seat of Branch County. Coldwater is currently growing at a rate of 1.42% annually and its population has increased by 5.93% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 13,824 in 2020.
The average household income in Coldwater is $61,463 with a poverty rate of 21.68%. The median age in Coldwater is 40.2 years: 41.1 years for males, and 38.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Coldwater was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,967 | 87.32% |
| Black or African American | 695 | 5.07% |
| Other race | 497 | 3.63% |
| Two or more races | 461 | 3.36% |
| Native American | 77 | 0.56% |
| Asian | 7 | 0.05% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,518 | 2.61 | 60.9 | 39.1 |
| Non Family | 1,888 | 1.37 | 47.2 | 52.8 |
| Married | 1,725 | 3.47 | 77.7 | 22.3 |
| Female | 667 | 3.66 | 62.1 | 37.9 |
| Male | 238 | 3.34 | 44.1 | 55.9 |
3.38
Average Family Size
2.61
Average Household Size
60.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 634 | 6.71% |
| Associates Degree | 937 | 9.92% |
| Bachelors Degree | 801 | 8.48% |
| Graduate Degree | 353 | 3.74% |
| High School Graduate | 3,741 | 39.62% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 586 | 6.21% |
| Some College | 2,390 | 25.31% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,912 | 6,930 | 1,059 |
| Black | 689 | 510 | 17 |
| Hispanic | 608 | 570 | 78 |
| 2+ Races | 386 | 370 | 77 |
| Other Race | 227 | 210 | 0 |
| Native American | 77 | 77 | 0 |
| Asian | 7 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 19.95%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $37,887 | $47,917 | $32,270 |
| Graduate Degree | $76,417 | $71,667 | $77,083 |
| High School Graduate | $28,456 | $27,696 | $29,646 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $22,813 | $24,375 | $0 |
| Overall | $31,015 | $31,001 | $31,038 |
| Some College | $34,778 | $40,434 | $30,170 |
$31,015
Average Earnings
$31,001
Average Male
$31,038
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
82.71% of Coldwater residents speak only English, while 17.29% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 10.22% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 10,558 | 2,452 | 23.22% |
| Multiple | 365 | 52 | 14.25% |
| Hispanic | 984 | 51 | 5.18% |
| Other | 449 | 37 | 8.24% |
| Native | 5 | 5 | 100% |
| Black | 56 | 5 | 8.93% |
21.68%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.48%
Male Poverty Rate
23.62%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Coldwater is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Coldwater is Hispanic, with 5.18% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.89%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.9%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 35.49%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 36.32% |
| High School | 22.42% |
| Some College | 10.24% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 32.5% |
| Male Employed | 9.14% |
| Female Employed | 8.05% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $63,333 | $73,686 |
| Households | $48,531 | $61,463 |
| Married Families | $70,442 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $36,013 | $42,086 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
37.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
35.7%
Male Marriage Rate
39.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
590
Number of Veterans
563
Male Veterans
27
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 307 |
| First Gulf War | 75 |
| Second Gulf War | 57 |
| World War II | 8 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 249 |
| 55 to 64 | 123 |
| 75+ | 122 |
| 35 to 54 | 88 |
| 18 to 34 | 8 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 523 | 5.72% |
| Black | 67 | 9.67% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.07%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.19%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
49.9%
Labor Force Participation
48%
Employment Rate
3.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
63.67%
Born in Coldwater
89.03%
Native Born
10.97%
Foreign Born
6.46%
Non Citizen
4.52%
Naturalized
89.03% of Coldwater residents were born in the United States, with 63.67% having been born in Michigan. 6.46% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 15,669 | 205 | 1.33% |
| 2028 | 15,464 | 205 | 1.34% |
| 2027 | 15,259 | 205 | 1.36% |
| 2026 | 15,054 | 205 | 1.38% |
| 2025 | 14,849 | 205 | 1.4% |
| 2024 | 14,644 | 205 | 1.42% |
| 2023 | 14,439 | 1,157 | 8.71% |
| 2022 | 13,282 | -671 | -4.81% |
| 2021 | 13,953 | 129 | 0.93% |
| 2020 | 13,824 | 1,627 | 13.34% |
| 2019 | 12,197 | -28 | -0.23% |
| 2018 | 12,225 | 20 | 0.16% |
| 2017 | 12,205 | -48 | -0.39% |
| 2016 | 12,253 | -62 | -0.5% |
| 2015 | 12,315 | -34 | -0.28% |
| 2014 | 12,349 | 50 | 0.41% |
| 2013 | 12,299 | -51 | -0.41% |
| 2012 | 12,350 | 15 | 0.12% |
| 2011 | 12,335 | -1,260 | -9.27% |
| 2010 | 13,595 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 12,697 | 3,090 | 32.16% |
| 1990 | 9,607 | 146 | 1.54% |
| 1980 | 9,461 | 362 | 3.98% |
| 1970 | 9,099 | 219 | 2.47% |
| 1960 | 8,880 | 286 | 3.33% |
| 1950 | 8,594 | 1,251 | 17.04% |
| 1940 | 7,343 | 608 | 9.03% |
| 1930 | 6,735 | 621 | 10.16% |
| 1920 | 6,114 | 169 | 2.84% |
| 1910 | 5,945 | -271 | -4.36% |
| 1900 | 6,216 | 969 | 18.47% |
| 1890 | 5,247 | 566 | 12.09% |
| 1880 | 4,681 | 300 | 6.85% |
| 1870 | 4,381 | -11,288 | -72.04% |