Paw Paw, MI Demographics

A map of Paw Paw's Population by Race

Paw Paw, Michigan has an estimated population of 3,289, a slight decrease from the 3,362 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 76.4% White, 12.8% Hispanic, 5.0% Multiracial, 3.1% Asian, 2.6% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Paw Paw, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Paw Paw has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Michigan overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Paw Paw, that probability was 28.8% in 2020 and 39.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Paw Paw is ranked the 226th most populous place in Michigan, out of 745 places. 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 was ranked the 224th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Paw Paw's White Population

2,514 residents of Paw Paw, or 76.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Paw Paw is slightly higher than in Michigan overall, where 72.4% of the population is White. Paw Paw ranks 565th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Paw Paw's White population has declined by an estimated 10.8%. White residents' share of Paw Paw's population has decreased from 83.8% to 76.4%.

Paw Paw is more White than neighboring Decatur (73.7% White), and Lawrence (54.9% White). Paw Paw is less White than neighboring Lawton (86.6% White), Mattawan (82.7% White), and Gobles (90.6% White).

Paw Paw's Black Population

84 residents of Paw Paw, or 2.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Paw Paw is considerably lower than in Michigan overall, where 13.1% of the population is Black. Paw Paw ranks 199th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Paw Paw's Black population has grown by an estimated 55.6%. Black residents' share of Paw Paw's population has increased from 1.6% to 2.6%.

Paw Paw is more Black than neighboring Lawton (1.7% Black), Mattawan (0.7% Black), Gobles (0% Black), and Lawrence (0.4% Black). Paw Paw is less Black than neighboring Decatur (3.4% Black).

Paw Paw's Asian Population

103 residents of Paw Paw, or 3.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Paw Paw is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 3.4% of the population is Asian. Paw Paw ranks 231st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Paw Paw's Asian population has grown by an estimated 312.0%. Asian residents' share of Paw Paw's population has increased from 0.7% to 3.1%.

Paw Paw is more Asian than neighboring Lawton (0.9% Asian), Mattawan (0.4% Asian), Decatur (0.3% Asian), Gobles (0% Asian), and Lawrence (0% Asian).

Paw Paw's Hispanic Population

422 residents of Paw Paw, or 12.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Paw Paw is higher than in Michigan overall, where 5.9% of the population is Hispanic. Paw Paw ranks 61st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Paw Paw's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 48.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Paw Paw's population has increased from 8.5% to 12.8%.

Paw Paw is more Hispanic than neighboring Lawton (4.1% Hispanic), Mattawan (11.7% Hispanic), and Gobles (1.8% Hispanic). Paw Paw is less Hispanic than neighboring Decatur (16.1% Hispanic), and Lawrence (42.5% Hispanic).

Paw Paw's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Paw Paw, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Paw Paw is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Paw Paw ranks 270th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Paw Paw's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Paw Paw's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.0%.

Paw Paw is less Native American/Other than neighboring Lawton (1.7% Native American/Other), Gobles (0.5% Native American/Other), and Lawrence (1.2% Native American/Other).

Paw Paw's Multiracial Population

166 residents of Paw Paw, or 5.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Paw Paw is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Paw Paw ranks 309th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Paw Paw's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 11.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Paw Paw's population has increased from 4.4% to 5.0%.

Paw Paw is more Multiracial than neighboring Mattawan (4.5% Multiracial), and Lawrence (1.1% Multiracial). Paw Paw is less Multiracial than neighboring Decatur (6.5% Multiracial), and Gobles (7.1% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.