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Paw Paw, MI


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Paw Paw, Michigan

Paw Paw, Michigan, in Van Buren county, is 16 miles W of Kalamazoo, Michigan (center to center) and 93 miles E of Chicago, Illinois. The village is considered part of the Kalamazoo - Battle Creek metropolitan area. Paw Paw has a population of 3,363.

The People and Families of Paw Paw

In Paw Paw, about 45% of adults are married. A relatively large number of people in Paw Paw live by themselves. The village is known for its large population of single adults.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Paw Paw had a median family income of $50,889.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Paw Paw ($2,506). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Paw Paw Housing

About 60% of housing units in Paw Paw are owner-occupied. Many residents rent one-bedroom or studio apartments.

Commuting

In Paw Paw, 94% of commuters drive to work. Commuters in Paw Paw are more likely, and able, to walk or bicycle to work than most.

High Points

Paw Paw strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Michigan):

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Paw Paw Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Paw Paw Well-Paid Single Men
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Paw Paw Walking and Biking to Work
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Paw Paw People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Paw Paw, MI

Comparing Paw Paw to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Michigan (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women108
Well-Paid Single Men98
Racial Diversity88
Male Share of the Population67
Senior Citizens56
Female Share of the Population55
Children Under 5 Years Old54
Age of the Population46

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size23
Portion of People Married22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better98
People Above Poverty88
Median Family Income87
College Educated Adults87

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work98
Short Commute Times66
Public Transportation Use54
Working at Home22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals108
People Living Alone99
Seasonal and Vacation Housing77
Affordability of Rents68
Housing Recently Built45
Affordability of Property Taxes35

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime22
Low Property Crime21

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