Dowagiac, Michigan is a small town located in the southwest corner of Cass County. With a population of 14,363 people and a population density of 115 people per square mile, this small town offers year-round outdoor activities, local businesses, and organizations for its citizens to enjoy.
Local businesses in Dowagiac include The Corner Bar & Grill, Main Street Pizza Downtown Cafe & Pub, Southwestern Michigan College Bookstore – providing items from apparel to textbooks. The local farmers market is open weekly during the summer months with fresh produce, flowers and other goodies. Year round outdoor activities include hunting and fishing at several nearby state parks such as Warren Dunes State Park or Claybanks Township Park or traveling to nearby beaches at Silver Beach or Long Lake. Other organizations and clubs like the Dowagiac Rotary Club bring citizens together with educational seminars as well as community service projects. Local sporting events can also be enjoyed such as high school athletics or games at the Dowagiac Sports Complex.
The population in Dowagiac (zip 49047) is 14,363. There are 120 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Dowagiac (zip 49047) is 41.2, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Dowagiac (zip 49047) is 2.5, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Dowagiac (zip 49047)
- 44.2% are married
- 15.3% are divorced
- 23.6% are married with children
- 17.9% have children, but are single
Race in Dowagiac (zip 49047)
- 75.8% are White
- 8.0% are Black
- 0.3% are Asian
- 3.1% are Native American
- 0.2% claim Other
- 7.7% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 4.7% Two or more races
- 0.1% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander