Paw Paw, MI Demographics
A map of Paw Paw's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 2,818 | 83.8% |
Hispanic | 285 | 8.5% |
Multiracial | 149 | 4.4% |
Black | 54 | 1.6% |
Native American/Other | 31 | 0.9% |
Asian | 25 | 0.7% |
Paw Paw, Michigan had a population of 3,362 in 2020. It was 83.8% White, 1.6% Black, 0.7% Asian, 8.5% Hispanic, 0.9% Native American/Other, and 4.4% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Paw Paw, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 745 places in Michigan, Paw Paw is the 224th 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).
Paw Paw's White Population
2,818 residents of Paw Paw identify as White, or 83.8%. This makes the White share of the population of Paw Paw slightly larger than the White share of the population of Michigan (72.4% White). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Paw Paw is ranked #565 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Paw Paw is more White than neighboring Lawton (82.6% White), Decatur (77.6% White), and Lawrence (70.6% White). Paw Paw is less White than neighboring Mattawan (85.8% White), and Gobles (85.2% White).
Paw Paw's Black Population
54 residents of Paw Paw identify as Black, or 1.6%. This makes the Black share of the population of Paw Paw slightly less than the Black share of the population of Michigan (13.5% Black). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Paw Paw is ranked #193 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Paw Paw is more Black than neighboring Mattawan (1.4% Black), Gobles (0.4% Black), and Lawrence (0.6% Black). Paw Paw is less Black than neighboring Lawton (1.8% Black), and Decatur (2.1% Black).
Paw Paw's Asian Population
25 residents of Paw Paw identify as Asian, or 0.7%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Paw Paw roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Michigan (3.3% Asian). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Paw Paw is ranked #228 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Paw Paw is more Asian than neighboring Lawton (0.3% Asian), Decatur (0.1% Asian), Gobles (0.4% Asian), and Lawrence (0.1% Asian). Paw Paw is less Asian than neighboring Mattawan (1% Asian).
Paw Paw's Hispanic Population
285 residents of Paw Paw identify as Hispanic, or 8.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Paw Paw roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Michigan (5.6% Hispanic). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Paw Paw is ranked #60 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Paw Paw is more Hispanic than neighboring Mattawan (5.2% Hispanic), and Gobles (6.7% Hispanic). Paw Paw is less Hispanic than neighboring Lawton (10.8% Hispanic), Decatur (12.3% Hispanic), and Lawrence (22.9% Hispanic).
Paw Paw's Native American/Other Population
31 residents of Paw Paw identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.9%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Paw Paw roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Michigan (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Paw Paw is ranked #254 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Paw Paw is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lawton (0.6% Native American/Other), and Lawrence (0.2% Native American/Other). Paw Paw is less Native American/Other than neighboring Mattawan (1.1% Native American/Other), Decatur (2.1% Native American/Other), and Gobles (1.4% Native American/Other).
Paw Paw's Multiracial Population
149 residents of Paw Paw identify as Multiracial, or 4.4%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Paw Paw roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Michigan (4.4% Multiracial). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Paw Paw is ranked #303 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Paw Paw is more Multiracial than neighboring Lawton (3.9% Multiracial). Paw Paw is less Multiracial than neighboring Mattawan (5.5% Multiracial), Decatur (5.9% Multiracial), Gobles (6% Multiracial), and Lawrence (5.5% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.