Dowagiac, MI Demographics

A map of Dowagiac's Population by Race

Dowagiac, Michigan had a population of 5,721 in 2020. It was 65.8% White, 13.4% Black, 0.3% Asian, 7.8% Hispanic, 3.0% Native American/Other, and 9.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Dowagiac, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 745 places in Michigan, Dowagiac is the 164th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Dowagiac's White Population

3,763 residents of Dowagiac identify as White, or 65.8%. This makes the White share of the population of Dowagiac slightly less than the White share of the population of Michigan (72.4% White). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Dowagiac is ranked #680 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Dowagiac is more White than neighboring Cassopolis (60.5% White). Dowagiac is less White than neighboring Decatur (77.6% White), Edwardsburg (91.1% White), Eau Claire (74.8% White), and Niles (72.9% White).

Dowagiac's Black Population

769 residents of Dowagiac identify as Black, or 13.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Dowagiac roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Michigan (13.5% Black). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Dowagiac is ranked #53 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Dowagiac is more Black than neighboring Decatur (2.1% Black), Edwardsburg (0.8% Black), Eau Claire (4.2% Black), and Niles (10.6% Black). Dowagiac is less Black than neighboring Cassopolis (21.6% Black).

Dowagiac's Asian Population

20 residents of Dowagiac identify as Asian, or 0.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Dowagiac roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Michigan (3.3% Asian). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Dowagiac is ranked #425 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Dowagiac is more Asian than neighboring Decatur (0.1% Asian), and Edwardsburg (0.2% Asian). Dowagiac is less Asian than neighboring Cassopolis (1.9% Asian), Eau Claire (1.1% Asian), and Niles (0.9% Asian).

Dowagiac's Hispanic Population

444 residents of Dowagiac identify as Hispanic, or 7.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Dowagiac roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Michigan (5.6% Hispanic). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Dowagiac is ranked #70 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Dowagiac is more Hispanic than neighboring Cassopolis (4% Hispanic), Edwardsburg (3.3% Hispanic), and Niles (7.2% Hispanic). Dowagiac is less Hispanic than neighboring Decatur (12.3% Hispanic), and Eau Claire (13% Hispanic).

Dowagiac's Native American/Other Population

174 residents of Dowagiac identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 3.0%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Dowagiac roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Michigan (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Dowagiac is ranked #37 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Dowagiac is more Native American/Other than neighboring Cassopolis (2.3% Native American/Other), Decatur (2.1% Native American/Other), Edwardsburg (0.7% Native American/Other), Eau Claire (2% Native American/Other), and Niles (1.3% Native American/Other).

Dowagiac's Multiracial Population

551 residents of Dowagiac identify as Multiracial, or 9.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Dowagiac slightly larger than the Multiracial share of the population of Michigan (4.4% Multiracial). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Dowagiac is ranked #9 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Dowagiac is more Multiracial than neighboring Decatur (5.9% Multiracial), Edwardsburg (4% Multiracial), Eau Claire (4.9% Multiracial), and Niles (7% Multiracial). Dowagiac is less Multiracial than neighboring Cassopolis (9.7% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.