Unified School District · MI
Dowagiac Union Schools
Dowagiac Union Schools is a unified school district in Michigan with a community population of 14,991. The median household income is $61,275 and the median age is 44.9.
14,991
Population
130
People / sq mi
$61,275
Median Income
44.9
Median Age
Dowagiac Union Schools covers 116 sq mi of land at 129.8 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 82.9% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 59.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$61,275
Median Household Income
$34,935
Per Capita Income
11.3%
Poverty Rate
4.2%
Unemployment
Housing
$178,900
Median Home Value
$851
Median Rent
74.9%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
89.5%
High School+
21.1%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dowagiac Union Schools serves a community with a population of 14,991 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Michigan.
The median household income in Dowagiac Union Schools is $61,275, with a per capita income of $34,935. The poverty rate is 11.3%.
Dowagiac Union Schools is 82.9% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 59.2% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Dowagiac Union Schools, 89.5% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Dowagiac Union Schools is $178,900, with a median rent of $851. The homeownership rate is 74.9%.
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Data for Dowagiac Union Schools from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 2612150).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.