Dowagiac, Michigan
Dowagiac: city in Cass County, Michigan, United States of America
About
Dowagiac is a city located in the county of Cass in the U.S. state of Michigan. Its population at the 2010 census was 5,879 and a population density of 500 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 5,565 inhabitants.
The city was created 178 years ago in 1847.
Quick Facts about Dowagiac
| Population | 5,565 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Michigan (United States) |
| County | Cass County |
| Postal code | 49047 |
| Phone Area Codes | 269 |
| Area | 11.77 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 41.9842,-86.1086 |
| Altitude | 761 feet / 232 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1848 (178 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 19:04:13 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 473 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -5.64% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 72℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Dowagiac is located at 41°59'3"N 86°6'31"W (41.9842100, -86.1086200).
Dowagiac map
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Dowagiac decreased by 5.64% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 5,879 | - | census |
| 2011 | 5,844 | -0.6% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 5,785 | -1.02% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 5,860 | 1.28% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 5,839 | -0.36% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 5,791 | -0.83% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 5,757 | -0.59% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 5,760 | 0.05% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 5,737 | -0.4% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 5,669 | -1.2% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 5,565 | -1.87% | estimation process |
Services and Civic Places in Dowagiac
1Dowagiac City Hall
241 S Front St, Dowagiac, MI 49047 View details
Phone: +12697822195 | Website available
People born in Dowagiac (12)
People born in Dowagiac, including politician David F. Cargo, politician William Alden Smith, professional and amateur wrestler Chris Taylor, .
More notable people
- Billi Gordon (American actor and neuroscientist) he was born in 02/09/1954
- Carrie Newcomer (American singer) she was born in 25/05/1958
- Darren Robbins (American singer/songwriter and street artist)
- Dave Behrman (American football player (1941-2014)) he was born in 09/11/1941
- Deborah Cherry (American politician) she was born in 19/08/1954
- Emery Valentine (American politician) he was born in 01/01/1858
- Kenneth Porter (American flying ace) he was born in 06/12/1896
- Dickinson Bishop (Titanic survivor) he was born in 24/03/1887
- Sean Hill (American football player) he was born in 14/08/1971
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Dowagiac, MI. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 172307 | Southwestern Michigan College | Dowagiac (MI) | 49047-9793 |
Nearby Transit Stations (16)
Rail and bus stations connected to Dowagiac, MI. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| DOA | Dowagiac station | 200 Depot Drive | RAIL |
| NLS | Niles station | 598 Dey St. | RAIL |
| SJM | St. Joseph | 410 1/2 Vine Street | RAIL |
| EKH | Elkhart station | 131 Tyler Avenue | RAIL |
| BAM | Bangor | 541 Railroad St. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Dowagiac.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Dowagia Post Office | Dowagiac (MI) | 49047 |
Other cities in Cass County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Cass County , MI.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Pokagon | 1,969 | Township in Cass County, Michigan |
| Penn | 1,708 | Township in Cass County, Michigan |
| Cassopolis | 1,698 | Village in Cass County, Michigan |
| Marcellus | 1,333 | Human settlement in Cass County, Michigan, United States of America |
| Edwardsburg | 1,241 | City in Cass County, Michigan, United States of America |
| Volinia | 1,089 | Township in Cass County, Michigan |
| Union | 440 | Township in Cass County, Michigan |
| Vandalia | 281 | Village in Penn Township, Cass County, Michigan, USA |
Distance to Other Cities
Dowagiac distances to largest Michigan cities