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South Bend, IN vs Dowagiac, MI

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- Dowagiac is 0% more densely populated than South Bend.
- People are 27.3% less likely to be married in Dowagiac.
- The Median Age is 3.7 years older in Dowagiac.
 South Bend, INDowagiac, MIUnited States
 Population  Unlock5,731329,725,481
 Female Population52.5%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population47.5%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock37.638.4
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 Population - 2010101,189  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock6,147285,036,114
 Population - 1990105,511  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock-9.5%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now-3.5%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,287.093.4
 Land Area41.5  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.1264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 South Bend, INDowagiac, MIUnited States
 Age 0 to 47.0%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock7.7%6.1%
 Age 10 to 147.8%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock2.8%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.8%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock5.5%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3414.9%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock10.5%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5411.5%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock7.5%6.7%
 Age 60 to 645.8%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock10.0%9.6%
 Age 75 to 843.3%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock2.5%1.9%
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 Race
 South Bend, INDowagiac, MIUnited States
 White52.0%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock13.2%12.2%
 Asian2.0%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock2.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock1.1%0.4%
 Two or More Races4.5%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock6.2%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 South Bend, INDowagiac, MIUnited States
 Married Population39.2%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock26.4%48.0%
 Married but Separated2.1%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock71.5%50.2%
 Never Married42.0%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock22.8%10.8%
 Widowed5.6%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.142.60
 Households40,541  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock1,41180,755,759
     Married couple, w/children26.3%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock24.6%42.9%
 Non Family Households18,070  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock43.3%15.8%
     Single householder, no children12.7%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for South Bend    25 Reviews

When it comes to standard of living, neighborhoods, safety, schools, wage earners and tax dollar contributing citizens Mishawaka hands down, will always made better  More

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Moving here is much harder than growing up here, I know from many people I've talked to. When you grow up here you learn how to interact with people, everyone will seem  More

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I’ve lived in the city for 4 years now and have honestly had a good experience so far. I live in a quite neighborhood and have had no issues with crime or violence.  More

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Reviews for Dowagiac    6 Reviews

If you have completed higher education and need a good paying job, keep looking for a place to live. You will not be happy there. Additionally, the data on Dowagiac  More

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Beware of this community. The mayor has held office for over 30 years and has no intentions of letting go of the title along with the city council. As a resident of SWMI  More

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Over 15 years ago

I'm originally from Dowagiac but left in the late 70's. Been back a time or two and finally 5 yrs. ago moved back. I love Dowagiac. You have 4 distinct seasons,  More

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