Paw Paw, Michigan
Paw Paw: Village in Michigan
About
Paw Paw is a village located in the county of Van Buren in the U.S. state of Michigan. Its population at the 2010 census was 3,534 and a population density of 471 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 3,519 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Paw Paw
| Population : | 3,519 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Michigan (United States) |
| County : | Van Buren County |
| Different from : | Paw Paw Township |
| Postal code : | 49079 |
| Area : | 7.5 km2 |
| Altitude : | 732 feet / 223 meters |
| Capital city : | Paw Paw is capital of Van Buren County |
| Time Zone : | America/Detroit |
| Local time : | 07:27:49 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 469 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -0.43% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Paw Paw is located at 42°13'4"N 85°53'28"W (42.2178200, -85.8911200).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Paw Paw decreased by 0.43% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 1870 | 1,428 | - | |
| 2000 | 3,363 | 57.54% | |
| 2010 | 3,534 | 4.84% | census |
| 2011 | 3,488 | -1.32% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 3,454 | -0.98% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 3,446 | -0.23% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 3,436 | -0.29% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 3,417 | -0.56% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 3,406 | -0.32% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 3,389 | -0.5% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 3,378 | -0.33% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 3,366 | -0.36% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 3,519 | 4.35% | estimation process |
Schools in Paw Paw
College & universities near Paw Paw, MI
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 170541 | Kalamazoo Valley Community College | Kalamazoo (MI) | 49003-4070 |
Stations (16)
Amtrak & bus stations near Paw Paw, MI
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAM | Bangor | 541 Railroad St. | RAIL |
| KAL | Kalamazoo Transportation Center | 459 North Burdick St. | RAIL |
| DOA | Dowagiac station | 200 Depot Drive | RAIL |
| SJM | St. Joseph | 410 1/2 Vine Street | RAIL |
| NLS | Niles station | 598 Dey St. | RAIL |
Post offices near Paw Paw
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Paw Paw Post Office | Paw Paw (MI) | 49079 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Paw Paw , Illinois human settlement in Illinois, United States of America with a population of 832 people.
- Paw Paw , West Virginia human settlement in Morgan County, West Virginia, United States of America with a population of 484 people.
Other cities in Van Buren County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Van Buren County , MI.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Almena | 5,196 | Township in Van Buren County, Michigan |
| South Haven | 4,325 | Township in Van Buren County, Michigan |
| Hartford | 3,181 | City in Michigan, United States |
| Pine Grove | 2,934 | Township in Van Buren County, Michigan |
| Covert | 2,884 | Township in Van Buren County, Michigan |
| Keeler | 2,155 | Township in Van Buren County, Michigan |
| Bangor | 2,087 | City in Michigan, United States |
| Mattawan | 1,973 | City in Van Buren County, Michigan, United States of America |
| Decatur | 1,876 | Village in Michigan, United States |
| Lawton | 1,796 | Village in Van Buren County, Michigan, United States |
| Lawrence | 970 | Village in Michigan, United States |
| Gobles | 789 | City in Van Buren County, Michigan, United States of America |
| Bloomingdale | 434 | Township in Van Buren County, Michigan |
| Breedsville | 192 | City in Van Buren County, Michigan, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Paw Paw distances to largest Michigan cities
