Paw Paw is a village located in Van Buren County Michigan. Paw Paw has a 2024 population of 3,398. It is also the county seat of Van Buren County. Paw Paw is currently growing at a rate of 0.27% annually and its population has increased by 1.07% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,362 in 2020.
The average household income in Paw Paw is $52,049 with a poverty rate of 18.67%. The median age in Paw Paw is 35.4 years: 30.5 years for males, and 41.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Paw Paw was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,809 | 85.72% |
| Two or more races | 372 | 11.35% |
| Black or African American | 67 | 2.04% |
| Asian | 29 | 0.88% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,434 | 2.17 | 47.6 | 52.4 |
| Non Family | 646 | 1.03 | 34.2 | 65.8 |
| Married | 387 | 3.45 | 69.5 | 30.5 |
| Female | 331 | 2.82 | 44.7 | 55.3 |
| Male | 70 | 2.46 | 64.3 | 35.7 |
3.05
Average Family Size
2.17
Average Household Size
47.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 91 | 4.05% |
| Associates Degree | 225 | 10% |
| Bachelors Degree | 203 | 9.03% |
| Graduate Degree | 40 | 1.78% |
| High School Graduate | 997 | 44.33% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 45 | 2% |
| Some College | 648 | 28.81% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,846 | 1,743 | 235 |
| 2+ Races | 234 | 220 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 228 | 213 | 0 |
| Black | 65 | 59 | 0 |
| Asian | 29 | 17 | 8 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 94.42%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 27.59%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $53,558 | $0 | $53,173 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $35,039 | $70,287 | $25,308 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $2,499 | $0 |
| Overall | $40,154 | $63,984 | $32,222 |
| Some College | $41,053 | $59,917 | $35,156 |
$40,154
Average Earnings
$63,984
Average Male
$32,222
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.45% of Paw Paw residents speak only English, while 4.55% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.44% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,509 | 561 | 22.36% |
| Multiple | 359 | 16 | 4.46% |
| Black | 19 | 2 | 10.53% |
18.67%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.1%
Male Poverty Rate
22.03%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Paw Paw is White, with 22.36% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Paw Paw is Multiple, with 4.46% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.33%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.87%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 33.78%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 22.61% |
| Some College | 18.96% |
| High School | 17.7% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 6.35% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $62,188 | $74,462 |
| Households | $38,989 | $52,049 |
| Married Families | $93,125 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $20,000 | $24,126 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
34.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
38.0%
Male Marriage Rate
32.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
117
Number of Veterans
117
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 47 |
| Second Gulf War | 36 |
| First Gulf War | 26 |
| Korea | 1 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 60 |
| 65 to 74 | 32 |
| 75+ | 16 |
| 18 to 34 | 9 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 117 | 5.63% |
| Hispanic | 19 | 8.33% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
11.11%
Veteran Poverty Rate
39.32%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
54.4%
Labor Force Participation
50.6%
Employment Rate
5.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
76.87%
Born in Paw Paw
96.46%
Native Born
3.54%
Foreign Born
1.95%
Non Citizen
1.59%
Naturalized
96.46% of Paw Paw residents were born in the United States, with 76.87% having been born in Michigan. 1.95% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Oceania.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 3,443 | 9 | 0.26% |
| 2028 | 3,434 | 9 | 0.26% |
| 2027 | 3,425 | 9 | 0.26% |
| 2026 | 3,416 | 9 | 0.26% |
| 2025 | 3,407 | 9 | 0.26% |
| 2024 | 3,398 | 9 | 0.27% |
| 2023 | 3,389 | -3 | -0.09% |
| 2022 | 3,392 | 23 | 0.68% |
| 2021 | 3,369 | 7 | 0.21% |
| 2020 | 3,362 | -4 | -0.12% |
| 2019 | 3,366 | -11 | -0.33% |
| 2018 | 3,377 | -15 | -0.44% |
| 2017 | 3,392 | -18 | -0.53% |
| 2016 | 3,410 | -7 | -0.2% |
| 2015 | 3,417 | -21 | -0.61% |
| 2014 | 3,438 | -10 | -0.29% |
| 2013 | 3,448 | -6 | -0.17% |
| 2012 | 3,454 | -36 | -1.03% |
| 2011 | 3,490 | -16 | -0.46% |
| 2010 | 3,506 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,363 | 194 | 6.12% |
| 1990 | 3,169 | -42 | -1.31% |
| 1980 | 3,211 | 51 | 1.61% |
| 1970 | 3,160 | 190 | 6.4% |
| 1960 | 2,970 | -473 | -13.74% |