Paw Paw, Michigan Population 2022
Paw Paw is a city located in Van Buren County Michigan. Paw Paw has a 2020 population of 3,328. It is also the county seat of Van Buren County. Paw Paw is currently declining at a rate of -0.51% annually and its population has decreased by -1.01% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,362 in 2010.
The average household income in Paw Paw is $57,385 with a poverty rate of 17.77%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $736 per month, and the median house value is $97,300. The median age in Paw Paw is 36.5 years, 36.1 years for males, and 36.7 years for females.
Paw Paw Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Paw Pawwas:
- White: 91.86%
- Two or more races: 6.00%
- Black or African American: 1.43%
- Native American: 0.38%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.18%
- Other race: 0.15%
- Asian: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,138 | 91.86% |
| Black or African American | 49 | 1.43% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 13 | 0.38% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 6 | 0.18% |
| Some Other Race | 5 | 0.15% |
| Two or More Races | 205 | 6.00% |
Paw Paw Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,293 | 2.53 | 51.4 |
| Married | 450 | 3.54 | 71.3 |
| Male | 91 | 2.26 | 59.3 |
| Female | 354 | 2.87 | 48.6 |
| Non Family | 398 | 1.14 | 29.6 |
2.95
Average Family Size
2.53
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 59 | 2.78% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 165 | 7.77% |
| High School Graduate | 818 | 38.51% |
| Some College | 720 | 33.90% |
| Associates Degree | 148 | 6.97% |
| Bachelors Degree | 175 | 8.24% |
| Graduate Degree | 39 | 1.84% |
Paw Paw Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,815 | 1,649 | 214 |
| Native American | 13 | 13 | |
| Islander | 6 | 6 | |
| 2+ Races | 108 | 108 | |
| Black | 38 | 34 | |
| Hispanic | 212 | 158 | |
| Other Race | 5 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 11.79%.
Paw Paw Language by Age
Paw Paw Language
96.48% of Paw Paw residents speak only English, while 3.52% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.98% of the population.
Paw Paw Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,794 | 541 | 19.36% |
| Other | NaN% | ||
| Multiple | 205 | 40 | 19.51% |
17.77%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.22%
Male Poverty Rate
19.19%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Paw Paw
The race most likely to be in poverty in Paw Paw is White, with 19.36% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Paw Paw is Multiple, with 19.51% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.23%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.05%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 36.15%.
Paw Paw Marital Status
Marriage Rates
36.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
39.1%
Male Marriage Rate
34.2%
Female Marriage Rate
Paw Paw Married by Age and Sex
Paw Paw Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Paw Paw Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 156 | 7.01% |
| Native American | 8 | 61.54% |
| Other Race | 5 | 100.00% |
| Hispanic | 23 | 9.43% |
Paw Paw Veterans by Education
0.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.32%
Veteran Disability Rate
61.8%
Labor Force Participation
56.5%
Employment Rate
7.4%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
79.42%
Born in Paw Paw
98.07%
Native Born
1.93%
Foreign Born
1.55%
Non Citizen
0.38%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.07% of Paw Paw residents were born in the United States, with 79.42% having been born in Michigan. 1.55% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 2,970 | 0.00% | |
| 1970 | 3,160 | 190 | 0.62% |
| 1980 | 3,211 | 51 | 0.16% |
| 1990 | 3,169 | -42 | -0.13% |
| 2000 | 3,363 | 194 | 0.60% |
| 2010 | 3,534 | 171 | 0.50% |
| 2011 | 3,517 | -17 | -0.48% |
| 2012 | 3,500 | -17 | -0.48% |
| 2013 | 3,483 | -17 | -0.49% |
| 2014 | 3,466 | -17 | -0.49% |
| 2015 | 3,449 | -17 | -0.49% |
| 2016 | 3,432 | -17 | -0.49% |
| 2017 | 3,415 | -17 | -0.50% |
| 2018 | 3,398 | -17 | -0.50% |
| 2019 | 3,381 | -17 | -0.50% |
| 2020 | 3,362 | -19 | -0.56% |
| 2021 | 3,345 | -17 | -0.51% |
| 2022 | 3,328 | -17 | -0.51% |