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Crime in Dowagiac summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Dowagiac. Key points include:
There were 233 total crimes in Dowagiac in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Dowagiac is 4,116.6 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Dowagiac is 689.0 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Dowagiac is 3,427.6 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Dowagiac is 94.25% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Dowagiac Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Dowagiac / 100k People |
Michigan / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 233 | 4,116.6 | 1,813.2 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 39 | 689.0 | 434.3 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 5.2 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 31.3 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 34 | 600.7 | 341.3 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 194 | 3,427.6 | 1,378.9 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 6 | 106.0 | 184.2 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 174 | 3,074.2 | 963.6 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 14 | 247.3 | 231.0 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Dowagiac summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Dowagiac. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Michigan. Key points include:
The cost of living in Dowagiac is 81 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Dowagiac is 0.8x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Dowagiac is $224,662.
The median income in Dowagiac is $48,166.
Dowagiac's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Dowagiac Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Dowagiac | Michigan | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 81 | 91 | 100 |
| Services | 96 | 97 | 100 |
| Groceries | 99 | 98 | 100 |
| Health | 46 | 75 | 100 |
| Housing | 91 | 98 | 100 |
| Transportation | 99 | 101 | 100 |
| Utilities | 96 | 98 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Dowagiac, MI Weather
The average high in Dowagiac is 59.0° and the average low is 39.0°.
There are 85.7 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 39.2 inches of precipitation each year with 67.8 inches of snow.
| Stat | Dowagiac |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 59.0 |
| Average Annual Low | 39.0 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 85.7 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 39.2 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 67.8 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Dowagiac Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Dowagiac
The current population in Dowagiac is 5,732. The population has decreased 3.3% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5,732 | 1.0% |
| 2023 | 5,677 | -0.1% |
| 2022 | 5,680 | -0.9% |
| 2021 | 5,731 | 0.6% |
| 2020 | 5,695 | -0.8% |
| 2019 | 5,743 | -0.6% |
| 2018 | 5,779 | -0.6% |
| 2017 | 5,812 | -0.9% |
| 2016 | 5,863 | -0.1% |
| 2015 | 5,866 | 0.8% |
| 2014 | 5,822 | -0.7% |
| 2013 | 5,861 | -0.6% |
| 2012 | 5,899 | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 5,922 | -0.1% |
| 2010 | 5,930 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Dowagiac
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Dowagiac is:
74.9% White with 4,291 White residents.
8.0% African American with 458 African American residents.
2.0% American Indian with 113 American Indian residents.
0.4% Asian with 24 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
5.5% Two Or More with 317 Two Or More residents.
9.2% Hispanic with 529 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Dowagiac | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 74.9% | 72.4% | 57.4% |
| African American | 8.0% | 13.1% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 2.0% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.4% | 3.4% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 5.5% | 4.5% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 9.2% | 5.9% | 19.3% |
Gender in Dowagiac
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Dowagiac is 51.0% female with 2,921 female residents.
Dowagiac is 49.0% male with 2,811 male residents.
| Gender | Dowagiac | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.0% | 50.4% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.0% | 49.6% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Dowagiac for adults over 25
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5.0% of adults in Dowagiac completed < 9th grade.
8.0% of adults in Dowagiac completed 9-12th grade.
38.0% of adults in Dowagiac completed high school / ged.
26.0% of adults in Dowagiac completed some college.
10.0% of adults in Dowagiac completed associate's degree.
9.0% of adults in Dowagiac completed bachelor's degree.
3.0% of adults in Dowagiac completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Dowagiac completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Dowagiac completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Dowagiac | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 5.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 8.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 38.0% | 28.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 26.0% | 22.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 10.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 9.0% | 20.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 3.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Dowagiac, Michigan
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7.0% of households in Dowagiac earn Less than $10,000.
8.1% of households in Dowagiac earn $10,000 to $14,999.
10.1% of households in Dowagiac earn $15,000 to $24,999.
11.9% of households in Dowagiac earn $25,000 to $34,999.
16.4% of households in Dowagiac earn $35,000 to $49,999.
14.9% of households in Dowagiac earn $50,000 to $74,999.
17.1% of households in Dowagiac earn $75,000 to $99,999.
5.3% of households in Dowagiac earn $100,000 to $149,999.
2.8% of households in Dowagiac earn $150,000 to $199,999.
6.5% of households in Dowagiac earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Dowagiac | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 7.0% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 8.1% | 3.8% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 10.1% | 6.8% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 11.9% | 7.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 16.4% | 11.4% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 14.9% | 16.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 17.1% | 13.2% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 5.3% | 17.3% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 2.8% | 8.6% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 6.5% | 9.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
