Dowagiac
City in Cass County, Michigan
Dowagiac is a city in Cass County, Michigan, with 5,721 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 761 ft (232 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Cassopolis, 7.4 miles SE.
- 5,721residents (2020 Census)
- 761 ftelevation · 232 m
- 4.5 sq miland area · 11.5 km²
- 1,285 / sq mipopulation density
- 49047ZIP code
About Dowagiac
Dowagiac ( də-WAH-jak, də-WAH-zhak) is a city in Cass County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 5,721 at the 2020 census. It is part of the South Bend-Mishawaka metropolitan area.
Dowagiac is situated at the corner of four townships: Wayne Township to the northeast, LaGrange Township to the southeast, Pokagon Township to the southwest, and Silver Creek Township to the northwest.
The city name comes from the Potawatomi word dewje'og meaning "fishing [near home] water". Dowagiac is the headquarters of the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians and is also contained within the reservation.
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Living in Dowagiac
- Median household income
- $48,166
- Median home value
- $130,800
- Median rent
- $840/mo
- Median age
- 37.2
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Dowagiac had 5,721 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 5,721 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,285 per sq mi (496 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Dowagiac at a glance
| State | Michigan (MI) |
|---|---|
| County | Cass County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 5,721 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.45 sq mi (11.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.08 sq mi (0.20 km²) |
| Elevation | 761 ft (232 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.9834° N, 86.1128° W |
| ZIP code | 49047 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2622880 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Dowagiac
- Cassopolis7.4 mi SE
- Eau Claire9.9 mi W
- Vandalia11.0 mi E
- Decatur11.1 mi NE
- Berrien Springs11.9 mi W
- Niles12.4 mi SW
- Edwardsburg13.1 mi S
- Millburg15.5 mi NW
- Hartford15.5 mi N
- Marcellus15.7 mi E
- Watervliet16.0 mi NW
- Lawrence16.2 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Dowagiac
What county is Dowagiac in?
Dowagiac is in Cass County, Michigan.
What is the population of Dowagiac, MI?
5,721 people lived in Dowagiac at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Dowagiac, MI?
The ZIP code of Dowagiac is 49047.
What is the elevation of Dowagiac?
761 feet (232 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Dowagiac?
Cassopolis (7.4 mi), Eau Claire (9.9 mi), Vandalia (11.0 mi), Decatur (11.1 mi), Berrien Springs (11.9 mi).
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