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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.
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.
In 2000, Paw Paw had a median family income of $50,889.
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.
About 60% of housing units in Paw Paw are owner-occupied. Many residents rent one-bedroom or studio apartments.
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.
Paw Paw strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Michigan):
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| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 9% |  |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 11% | |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers) | Top 17% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 17% | |
Comparing Paw Paw to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Michigan (State):
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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