Dowagiac, MI is a small city located in the southwestern part of Michigan. It has a population of 5,731 people with a population density of 1,250 people per square mile. Although small in size, Dowagiac has many great amenities and activities to offer its residents. The city is home to many local businesses such as Main Street Café, Gladheart Garden Center, The Flower Basket and more. Year-round outdoor activities include biking on the Dowagiac Riverfront Trail or visiting the snowmobiling trails at Indian Lake State Park while nature lovers can explore several county parks and lakes. The city also offers sporting events including high school football games at Dowagiac High School's Bill Brown Stadium along with community children's sports leagues hosted by the YMCA. Organizations like the Three Rivers Rotary Club and the Kiwanis Club are also active within the community providing volunteer services and fundraising events for local charities.
The population in Dowagiac is 5,731. There are 1,287 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Dowagiac is 37.6, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Dowagiac is 2.5, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Dowagiac
- 28.5% are married
- 17.8% are divorced
- 27.5% are married with children
- 26.7% have children, but are single
Race in Dowagiac
- 62.1% are White
- 14.4% are Black
- 0.4% are Asian
- 3.5% are Native American
- 0.5% claim Other
- 10.6% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 8.1% Two or more races
- 0.3% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander