Paw Paw Lake is a CDP located in Berrien County Michigan. Paw Paw Lake has a 2024 population of 3,665. Paw Paw Lake is currently growing at a rate of 0.3% annually and its population has increased by 4.12% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,520 in 2020.
The average household income in Paw Paw Lake is $80,087 with a poverty rate of 22.93%. The median age in Paw Paw Lake is 40.2 years: 34.3 years for males, and 43.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Paw Paw Lake was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,320 | 87.51% |
| Two or more races | 203 | 5.35% |
| Other race | 146 | 3.85% |
| Black or African American | 67 | 1.77% |
| Asian | 58 | 1.53% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,637 | 2.31 | 73.1 | 26.9 |
| Married | 772 | 2.71 | 93 | 7 |
| Non Family | 558 | 1.2 | 73.3 | 26.7 |
| Female | 250 | 3.36 | 28 | 72 |
| Male | 57 | 3.18 | 0 | 100 |
2.79
Average Family Size
2.31
Average Household Size
73.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 124 | 4.89% |
| Associates Degree | 103 | 4.06% |
| Bachelors Degree | 406 | 16% |
| Graduate Degree | 316 | 12.45% |
| High School Graduate | 922 | 36.33% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 106 | 4.18% |
| Some College | 561 | 22.1% |
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 | 2,319 | 2,117 | 713 |
| Other Race | 146 | 135 | 1 |
| Hispanic | 60 | 49 | 8 |
| 2+ Races | 56 | 39 | 8 |
| Black | 17 | 17 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 30.75%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $80,417 | $88,083 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $69,583 | $0 | $91,389 |
| High School Graduate | $44,773 | $56,250 | $26,282 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $56,331 | $61,996 | $49,096 |
| Some College | $60,582 | $90,338 | $56,806 |
$56,331
Average Earnings
$61,996
Average Male
$49,096
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.22% of Paw Paw Lake residents speak only English, while 1.78% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.92% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,309 | 840 | 25.39% |
| Multiple | 203 | 30 | 14.78% |
22.93%
Overall Poverty Rate
27.38%
Male Poverty Rate
18.71%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Paw Paw Lake is White, with 25.39% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Paw Paw Lake is Multiple, with 14.78% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.31%. Among those working part-time, it was 44.71%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.65%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 39.57% |
| Some College | 15.96% |
| High School | 15.08% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.76% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 46.25% |
| Female Unemployed | 30.77% |
| Female Employed | 16.86% |
| Male Employed | 6.03% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $87,386 | $91,669 |
| Households | $65,360 | $80,087 |
| Married Families | $101,567 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $44,265 | $50,301 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
56.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
58.0%
Male Marriage Rate
55.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
227
Number of Veterans
227
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 70 |
| Korea | 65 |
| First Gulf War | 17 |
| Second Gulf War | 8 |
| World War II | 1 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 100 |
| 75+ | 96 |
| 65 to 74 | 22 |
| 35 to 54 | 9 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 226 | 8.73% |
| Other Race | 1 | 0.68% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
32.6%
Veteran Poverty Rate
82.38%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
55.3%
Labor Force Participation
52.2%
Employment Rate
5.7%
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
72.22%
Born in Paw Paw Lake
96.26%
Native Born
3.74%
Foreign Born
3.74%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
96.26% of Paw Paw Lake residents were born in the United States, with 72.22% having been born in Michigan. 3.74% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3,665 | 11 | 0.3% |
| 2023 | 3,654 | 11 | 0.3% |
| 2022 | 3,643 | 368 | 11.24% |
| 2021 | 3,275 | -245 | -6.96% |
| 2020 | 3,520 | 0 | 0% |
| 2019 | 3,520 | -85 | -2.36% |
| 2018 | 3,605 | -212 | -5.55% |
| 2017 | 3,817 | 92 | 2.47% |
| 2016 | 3,725 | -312 | -7.73% |
| 2015 | 4,037 | 398 | 10.94% |
| 2014 | 3,639 | -114 | -3.04% |
| 2013 | 3,753 | 260 | 7.44% |
| 2012 | 3,493 | 22 | 0.63% |
| 2011 | 3,471 | -40 | -1.14% |
| 2010 | 3,511 | 0 | 0% |