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Kalamazoo

Michigan · 73,598 residents · 24.693 sq mi
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Kalamazoo has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,222. Population has declined 5% since 2000. Median home value is $113,700. At a median age of 28.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 27.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 27% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 28.9
US median: 38.8
Average education
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
73,598
−5%since 2000
from 77,145 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,981 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 3,124 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
28.9
+11%since 2000
from 26.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
72K74K76K79K81K1990201020202024Kalamazoo
202473K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,222
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,189 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,999
+42%since 2000
from $16,897 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.4%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
27.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 24.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13.5%
US avg: 10%
Information11.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade3.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$113,700
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $80,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$825
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $520 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
43.4%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 47.7% in 2000
56.6% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+2%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic69.5%(53,589)
Black20.4%(15,757)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(3,304)
Asian2.4%(1,839)
Other0%
Diversity Score54.4%(41,958)
2020
White, non-Hispanic58.4%(42,996)
Black22.8%(16,766)
Hispanic / Latino9.1%(6,664)
Asian2.2%(1,583)
Other7.7%(5,633)
Diversity Score74.1%(54,535)
Diversity Score
74
+36%since 2000
from 54 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 32.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.8%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 84.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
14.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 14.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.7 min
+49%since 2000
from 11.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 75.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.0%
−6.9 ptssince 2011
from 14.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2011
from 64.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.3%
−31.6 ptssince 2009
from 64.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
50.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
6.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.0%
−78.8 ptssince 2013
from 85.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kalamazoo, Michigan?

Kalamazoo, Michigan has about 73,598 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kalamazoo, Michigan?

The typical household in Kalamazoo, Michigan earns about $43,222 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kalamazoo, Michigan expensive?

In Kalamazoo, Michigan, the median home is worth about $113,700, and the typical rent is about $825 a month.

How educated are people in Kalamazoo, Michigan?

About 35.9% of adults age 25 and over in Kalamazoo, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kalamazoo, Michigan?

About 27.5% of people in Kalamazoo, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kalamazoo, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Kalamazoo, Michigan has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 6,679 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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