Dowagiac, Michigan
Quick Statistics
Dowagiac is a community in Cass County, Michigan, home to about 5,732 people spread across 4.5 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $29,432 a year, and a typical home is worth about $130,800. About 22.0% of adults hold a college degree, and 92.8% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has shrunk about 3 percent over the past decade.
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Among the Michigan towns GeoStat tracks, Dowagiac ranks number 166 of 745 in population, number 591 in median household income, number 494 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Dowagiac typically top out near 82°F in July, while January nights average about 16°F. The area sees roughly 87 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.
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|---|---|---|---|
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| 3. | Niles, MI | 12.4 mi. | 11,803 |
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| 6. | Hartford, MI | 15.5 mi. | 2,458 |
| 7. | Hartford, MI | 15.7 mi. | 3,274 |
| 8. | Watervliet, MI | 16.0 mi. | 3,102 |
What is the population of Dowagiac, Michigan?
Dowagiac has a population of about 5,732 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Dowagiac, Michigan in?
Dowagiac is located in Cass County, Michigan.
What is the median home value in Dowagiac, Michigan?
The median home value in Dowagiac is about $130,800, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Dowagiac, Michigan?
The median personal income in Dowagiac is about $29,432 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Dowagiac, Michigan?
Since 1950, 16 tornadoes have been recorded in Cass County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Dowagiac, Michigan?
Typical July highs run about 82 degrees and January lows about 16 degrees, with around 87 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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