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Paw Paw Lake CDP, MI

ZIP 49098 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 49098

49098 has a population of 5,791 with a median age of 38.7 yrs (48.9% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
87.9%+43% vs US avg
x
Black
4.8%-62% vs US avg
x
Asian
1.0%-83% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
9.1%-51% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
23.0%+5% vs US avg
x
18–64
54.6%-12% vs US avg
x
65+
22.4%+37% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
12.3%+11% vs US avg
x
High school
30.6%+17% vs US avg
x
Some college
36.3%+26% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
20.7%-38% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
49.9%+4% vs US avg
x
Never married
31.6%-7% vs US avg
x
Divorced
12.8%+24% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
5.8%
x
Diversity Index
22/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
22.8%+98% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
51.9%+273% vs US avg
x
Veterans
6.3%+5% vs US avg
x
Disability
16.0%+19% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
11.6%+43% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
58.9%+915% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanIrishEnglish

Health & Community Indicators in 49098

Poverty Rate
22.8%+98% vs US avg
x
Veterans
6.3%+5% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
51.9%+273% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
11.6%+43% vs US avg
x
Disability
16.0%+19% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
5.4%-32% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
12.4%+6% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.1%-99% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
58.9%+915% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population5,791
Median age38.7
Poverty rate22.8%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White87.9%
Hispanic9.1%
Black4.8%
Asian1.0%
Foreign-born51.9%