Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Paw Paw, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

3,289

Median Agei

35.6

Race & Ethnicityi

White

76.4%2,514

Hispanic/Latino

12.8%422

Two or More

5%166

Asian

3.1%103

Black

2.6%84

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6.8%157

High School Diploma

34.4%793

Some College (<1 yr)

11%253

Some College (1+ yr)

17.2%396

Associate's Degree

10.4%239

Bachelor's Degree

13.3%308

Master's Degree

2.1%48

HS or Higher

95.1%

BA or Higher

15.4%

Graduate+

2.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$148,200

Median Renti

$761

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

48.8%734

Renter-Occupied

51.2%771

Total Units

1,589

Homeownership

48.8%

Vacancy Rate

5.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

3.8%28

$50K–$100K

20.6%151

$100K–$150K

26.7%196

$150K–$200K

28.6%210

$200K–$300K

15.4%113

$300K–$500K

3.4%25

$500K–$1M

1.5%11

Rent Distribution

Under $500

144

$500–$750

225

$750–$1,000

151

$1,000–$1,250

203

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

0.4%6

2010–2019

4.7%75

2000–2009

0.8%12

1990–1999

10.3%163

1980–1989

21.8%346

1970–1979

7.7%123

1960–1969

11.4%181

1950–1959

10.8%171

1940–1949

5.3%84

1939 or earlier

26.9%428

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

78%1,174

Electricity

17.5%263

No Fuel

1.9%28

Bottled/LP Gas

1.6%24

Other

1.1%16

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$41,587

Mean Household Incomei

$55,757

Per Capita Incomei

$25,924

Poverty Ratei

20.7%

Unemploymenti

5.7%

Labor Forcei

1,373

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

17.9%269

$10K–$15K

3.5%53

$15K–$20K

5.8%88

$20K–$25K

3.5%52

$25K–$30K

4.2%63

$30K–$35K

10.4%156

$35K–$40K

3.7%55

$40K–$45K

4.5%68

$45K–$50K

4.9%74

$50K–$60K

4.5%67

$60K–$75K

11.3%170

$75K–$100K

6%91

$100K–$125K

9.5%143

$125K–$150K

6.2%94

$150K–$200K

3.3%49

$200K+

0.9%13

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1865.7%

By Region

Top Countries

Philippines

Mexico

India

China

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,295

Avg. Commutei

18 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,295

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

120(5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

94.1%Insured

5.9%Uninsured