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Accessing public records in Dowagiac, MI

Dowagiac is incorporated with a local city government which will contain some public records. But most public records are held by Cass County court and the county clerk's office. Local law enforcement agencies will also hold records related to criminal offenses. These agencies are Cass County Sheriff's Office and Dowagiac Police Department. Some of the larger surrounding cities are South Bend, Mishawaka, Elkhart and Mishawaka.

The below state agencies will also hold records for Dowagiac residents.

Michigan Secretary of State: Maintains records related to business entities, including corporate filings, trademarks, and trade names. They also handle vehicle registrations and driver's licenses.

Michigan Department of Health and Human Services: Provides access to vital records such as birth certificates, death certificates, marriage certificates, and divorce records.

Michigan Department of Corrections: Provides access to records related to incarcerated individuals, including inmate records and prison information.

Michigan Department of State Police: Provides access to criminal records, including background checks, arrest records, and criminal history information.

Michigan Department of Education: Offers access to educational records, including information on schools, districts, and educational statistics.

In addition, State Police: Cass County. may contain records for residents of Dowagiac.

Complete public record stats in Dowagiac, MI

Crime rates in Dowagiac, MI

Primary law enforecment agencies in Dowagiac

Name Type County City
Cass County Sheriff's Office County Cass
Dowagiac Police Department City Cass Dowagiac
On average, overall crime occurs 39% more than the national average and is solved 9% of the time. In Dowagiac, Rape is committed at a per capita rate (122.1 / 100k residents) which is 205% higher than the national average. Over the last 5 years, Rape occurred 7 times per year. And Homicide occurs at a lower rate of -44% less than the national average.

Reporting Agency: Dowagiac Police Department (per capita = reports per 100,000 residents)

Aggravated Assault

Per Capita Rate: 460.7 | Last Year Count: 29 | 5-Year Average Count: 26.4 | Solved (5yr ave): 35.61%
Dowagiac's per capita rate is 72% higher than national rate.

+72%

Violent Crime

Per Capita Rate: 638.6 | Last Year Count: 44 | 5-Year Average Count: 36.6 | Solved (5yr ave): 27.32%
Dowagiac's per capita rate is 68% higher than national rate.

+68%

Robbery

Per Capita Rate: 52.3 | Last Year Count: 6 | 5-Year Average Count: 3 | Solved (5yr ave): 6.67%
Dowagiac's per capita rate is -36% less than national rate.

-36%

Arson

Per Capita Rate: 14 | Last Year Count: 2 | 5-Year Average Count: 0.8 | Solved (5yr ave): 0%
Dowagiac's per capita rate is 28% higher than national rate.

+28%

Homicide

Per Capita Rate: 3.5 | Last Year Count: 0 | 5-Year Average Count: 0.2 | Solved (5yr ave): 0%
Dowagiac's per capita rate is -44% less than national rate.

-44%

Burglary

Per Capita Rate: 198.9 | Last Year Count: 7 | 5-Year Average Count: 11.4 | Solved (5yr ave): 3.51%
Dowagiac's per capita rate is -26% less than national rate.

-26%

Motor Vehicle Theft

Per Capita Rate: 314.1 | Last Year Count: 18 | 5-Year Average Count: 18 | Solved (5yr ave): 3.33%
Dowagiac's per capita rate is 11% higher than national rate.

+11%

Larceny

Per Capita Rate: 2299.8 | Last Year Count: 177 | 5-Year Average Count: 131.8 | Solved (5yr ave): 3.49%
Dowagiac's per capita rate is 64% higher than national rate.

+64%

Rape

Per Capita Rate: 122.1 | Last Year Count: 4 | 5-Year Average Count: 7 | Solved (5yr ave): 5.71%
Dowagiac's per capita rate is 205% higher than national rate.

+205%

Property Crime

Per Capita Rate: 2812.8 | Last Year Count: 202 | 5-Year Average Count: 161.2 | Solved (5yr ave): 3.47%
Dowagiac's per capita rate is 44% higher than national rate.

+44%

Income distribution in Dowagiac, MI

The household income level of $5,000 To $10,000 is 369% more common than the national average, making up 11.4% of the population. And the household income level of $150,000 Over is -66% less common than the national average, making up 5.9% of the population in Dowagiac.

Income Household Under $5,000 (Dowagiac is -23.7% less than National Ave.)

2.4%

Income Household $5,000 To $10,000 (Dowagiac is 369.75% higher than National Ave.)

11.4%

Income Household $10,000 To $15,000 (Dowagiac is 189.54% higher than National Ave.)

11.2%

Income Household $15,000 To $20,000 (Dowagiac is -42.37% less than National Ave.)

2.1%

Income Household $20,000 To $25,000 (Dowagiac is -34.87% less than National Ave.)

2.5%

Income Household $25,000 To $35,000 (Dowagiac is 56.48% higher than National Ave.)

12.2%

Income Household $35,000 To $50,000 (Dowagiac is 59.73% higher than National Ave.)

17.3%

Income Household $50,000 To $75,000 (Dowagiac is 23.21% higher than National Ave.)

19.6%

Income Household $75,000 To $100,000 (Dowagiac is -41.57% less than National Ave.)

7.1%

Income Household $100,000 To $150,000 (Dowagiac is -47.1% less than National Ave.)

8.3%

Income Household $150,000 Over (Dowagiac is -66.44% less than National Ave.)

5.9%

Education levels in Dowagiac, MI

The education level of Less Than Highschool is 65% more common than the national average, making up 18% of the population. And the education level of Graduate Degree is -78% less common than the national average, making up 2.9% of the population in Dowagiac.

Less Than Highschool (Dowagiac is 65.8% higher than National Ave.)

18%

Highschool (Dowagiac is 14.08% higher than National Ave.)

27.8%

Some College (Dowagiac is 47.49% higher than National Ave.)

40%

Bachelors (Dowagiac is -44.91% less than National Ave.)

11.3%

Graduate Degree (Dowagiac is -78.31% less than National Ave.)

2.9%

College Or Above (Dowagiac is -58.09% less than National Ave.)

14.2%

Stem Degree (Dowagiac is 10.81% higher than National Ave.)

47.1%

Socioeconimics in Dowagiac, MI

In Dowagiac, the Poverty percent is 142% higher than the national average, making up 30.4% of the population. And Limited English percent is -100% lower than the national average, making up 0% of the population.

Married (Dowagiac is -40.84% less than National Ave.)

26.4%

Divorced (Dowagiac is 103.79% higher than National Ave.)

24.9%

Never Married (Dowagiac is 21.71% higher than National Ave.)

41.5%

Widowed (Dowagiac is 36.03% higher than National Ave.)

7.2%

Home Ownership (Dowagiac is 1.49% higher than National Ave.)

60.3%

Rent Burden (Dowagiac is 5.77% higher than National Ave.)

31.7%

Labor Force Participation (Dowagiac is 3.22% higher than National Ave.)

64.4%

Unemployment Rate (Dowagiac is 118.75% higher than National Ave.)

12.3%

Disabled (Dowagiac is 89.32% higher than National Ave.)

22.7%

Poverty (Dowagiac is 142.1% higher than National Ave.)

30.4%

Limited English (Dowagiac is -100% less than National Ave.)

0%

Commute Time (Dowagiac is -5.7% less than National Ave.)

24.3%

Health Uninsured (Dowagiac is 50.83% higher than National Ave.)

12.4%

Demograhics in Dowagiac, MI

White (Dowagiac is 23.46% higher than National Ave.)

78%

Black (Dowagiac is 3.99% higher than National Ave.)

13.2%

Hispanic (Dowagiac is -68.04% less than National Ave.)

6.2%

Multiple (Dowagiac is -53.75% less than National Ave.)

3.3%

Other (Dowagiac is -59.96% less than National Ave.)

2.4%

Native (Dowagiac is 211.05% higher than National Ave.)

2.3%

Asian (Dowagiac is -85.7% less than National Ave.)

0.9%

Pacific (Dowagiac is -100% less than National Ave.)

0%

Age distribution in Dowagiac, MI

Age Under 10 (Dowagiac is 9.92% higher than National Ave.)

12.9%

Age 10 To 19 (Dowagiac is -6.38% less than National Ave.)

11.9%

Age 20s (Dowagiac is 2.6% higher than National Ave.)

14%

Age 30s (Dowagiac is 0.23% higher than National Ave.)

13.4%

Age 40s (Dowagiac is -8.5% less than National Ave.)

11%

Age 50s (Dowagiac is 23.18% higher than National Ave.)

15.2%

Age 60s (Dowagiac is -8.26% less than National Ave.)

10%

Age 70s (Dowagiac is 12.05% higher than National Ave.)

7.3%

Age Over 80 (Dowagiac is 17.59% higher than National Ave.)

4.3%

General info in Dowagiac, MI

County Name Cass
Population 5,731
Population Proper 5,731
Density 493.8
Age Median 37.60 (Dowagiac is 1.83% higher than National Ave.)
Family Size 2.70 (Dowagiac is -14.09% less than National Ave.)
Family Dual Income 35.50 (Dowagiac is -32.07% less than National Ave.)
Income Individual Median 25,918.00 (Dowagiac is -27.65% less than National Ave.)
Home Value 76,689.00 (Dowagiac is -75.83% less than National Ave.)
Rent Median 612.00 (Dowagiac is -50.5% less than National Ave.)
Rent Burden 31.70 (Dowagiac is 5.77% higher than National Ave.)

All crime reporting agencies in Dowagiac and Cass County

Name Type County City
State Police: Cass County State Police Cass
Cass County Sheriff's Office County Cass
Cassopolis Police Department City Cass Cassopolis
Dowagiac Police Department City Cass Dowagiac
Ontwa Township-Edwardsburg Police Department City Cass Ontwa Township-Edwardsburg

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