Village · Michigan
Mattawan, Michigan
Mattawan, village, in Van Buren County, Michigan. Mattawan had 2,934 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 14.6% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 2,550 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 2,692 (±24). GEOID 2652380.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
2,934
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 2,550 · ACS 2020-2024: 2,692 ±24
Median household income
$61,587
±$14,605 (90% margin)
Michigan: $72,875
Median home value
$181,600
±$20,028 (90% margin)
Michigan: $231,600
Median gross rent
$1,066
±$248 (90% margin)
Michigan: $1,129
Where is Mattawan and what county is it in?
Mattawan is a village in Van Buren County, Michigan. It covers 3.8 square miles of land, 669 residents per square mile in 2020.
Mattawan lies entirely within Antwerp Township, a township with its own local government (2020 census blocks).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Mattawan, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 2,934 people lived in Mattawan on July 1, 2025, up 14.6% since 2020, faster than Michigan (+0.5%). The 2020 Census counted 2,550 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 2,692 (±24).
| Measure | Mattawan | Van Buren County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 2,692 ±24 | 75,795 | +359 |
| Households | 1,107 ±120 | 30,622 | +201 |
| Average household size | 2.43 ±0.27 | 2.44 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,133 ±124 | 37,405 | no clear change |
Mattawan's population since 2000
From 2,536 in 2000 to 2,934 in 2025: up 15.7%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Mattawan as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Mattawan?
The median resident of Mattawan is 36.2 years old; 25.6% are under 18 and 14.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 82.7%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 11.7%.
| Measure | Mattawan | Van Buren County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.2 ±5.4 | 41.2 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 25.6% ±5.1 pts | 22.9% | – |
| 65 years and over | 14.0% ±4.3 pts | 19.9% | – |
| Male | 48.9% ±3.0 pts | 49.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 11.7% ±6.2 pts | 12.5% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 82.7% ±6.6 pts | 78.2% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.7% ±0.9 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.7 pts | 0.5% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.5% ±2.7 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.7% ±2.3 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 6.2% ±5.2 pts | 10.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.7% ±4.1 pts | 6.1% | – |
| With a disability | 9.0% ±3.1 pts | 11.7% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 7.0% ±4.3 pts | 7.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 92.0% ±4.2 pts | 89.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 22.0% ±6.2 pts | 23.0% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.4% ±2.9 pts | 8.4% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 84.0% ±7.0 pts | 92.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.9% ±1.0 pts | 1.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Mattawan earn?
Half of Mattawan's 1,107 households earn less than $61,587 a year (±$14,605), against $68,114 in Van Buren County and $72,875 in Michigan. In 2015-2019 it was $59,856 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 12.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Mattawan | Van Buren County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $61,587 ±$14,605 | $68,114 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $80,509 ±$8,222 | $85,909 | – |
| Per capita income | $32,549 ±$4,246 | $35,009 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 12.1% ±5.2 pts | 14.3% | −8.2 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 14.5% ±11.2 pts | 19.2% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 7.6% ±4.0 pts | 13.7% | – |
| Households with a computer | 94.6% ±3.5 pts | 93.9% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 88.2% ±4.9 pts | 89.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Mattawan?
Owners occupy 74.9% of Mattawan's occupied homes and renters 25.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $181,600 by its owner (±$20,028). The median renter pays $1,066 a month including utilities, and 33.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Mattawan | Van Buren County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $181,600 ±$20,028 | $206,500 | +$53,362 |
| Median gross rent | $1,066 ±$248 | $870 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 33.2% ±14.9 pts | 38.9% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,284 ±$153 | $1,404 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 74.9% ±7.2 pts | 80.6% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 25.1% ±7.2 pts | 19.4% | – |
| Housing units | 1,133 ±124 | 37,405 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±3.6 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 8.6% ±10.5 pts | 6.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 50.4% ±7.5 pts | 78.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 32.9% ±7.6 pts | 11.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 10.5% ±4.5 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 13.5% ±4.9 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 5.0% ±2.8 pts | 17.7% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.4% ±3.3 pts | 5.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Mattawan building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in Mattawan in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 0.0 per 1,000 residents against 2.3 across Michigan.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Mattawan work and get to work?
77.3% of Mattawan's workers drive alone and 12.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 17.2 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 8.2%.
| Measure | Mattawan | Van Buren County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 72.8% ±5.6 pts | 58.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 8.2% ±3.7 pts | 4.2% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 77.3% ±7.1 pts | 76.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.6% ±4.5 pts | 10.2% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±2.2 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Walked | 1.2% ±1.1 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Worked from home | 12.8% ±5.9 pts | 10.5% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 17.2 min ±1.6 | 24.5 min | −6.5 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Mattawan?
No census tract lies mostly in Mattawan; 2 tracts reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 119Van Buren County | 5,841 | $83,656 |
| Tract 110.03Van Buren County | 3,547 | $93,304 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Mattawan) · Census block assignment files
How does Mattawan compare with other places in Michigan?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Mattawan is the 6,413th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 205th-most populous of 533 in Michigan.
Mattawan ranks 962nd of 1,354 places in Michigan with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 205th | 533 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 6th | 1,281 |
| Residents per square mile | 439th | 1,356 |
| Median household income | 962nd | 1,354 |
| Per capita income | 916th | 1,355 |
| Median home value | 833rd | 1,354 |
| Median gross rent | 443rd | 1,212 |
| Poverty rate | 489th | 1,213 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 703rd | 1,350 |
| Median age | 1,178th | 1,356 |
| Owner-occupied share | 1,008th | 1,356 |
| Work from home | 371st | 1,062 |
| Travel time to work | 1,271st | 1,356 |
Mattawan's figures with every place in Michigan (CSV)
Every place in Michigan, sortable · Compare Mattawan with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Mattawan?
13 of the 57 figures for Mattawan on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Mattawan are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Mattawan.