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Kalamazoo County, Michigan
Kalamazoo County, Michigan. Kalamazoo County had 263,795 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 0.8% since 2020, in line with Michigan (+0.5%). It holds 29 places (9 cities, villages and boroughs, 15 towns and townships and 5 census-designated) and 68 census tracts. GEOID 26077.
Kalamazoo County is the county of the Kalamazoo-Portage, MI metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
263,795
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 261,670 · ACS 2020-2024: 262,375
Median household income
$72,532
±$1,537 (90% margin)
Michigan: $72,875
Median home value
$241,800
±$3,566 (90% margin)
Michigan: $231,600
Median gross rent
$1,093
±$21 (90% margin)
Michigan: $1,129
How many people live in Kalamazoo County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 261,670 residents in Kalamazoo County. The Census Bureau estimates 263,795 for July 1, 2025, up 0.8% since 2020, in line with Michigan (+0.5%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 262,375 over 562 square miles of land.
| Measure | Kalamazoo County | Michigan | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 262,375 | 10,077,761 | −370 |
| Households | 107,110±708 | 4,076,369 | +3,665 |
| Average household size | 2.38±0.02 | 2.42 | −0.08 |
| Housing units | 114,908±116 | 4,622,236 | +2,800 |
Kalamazoo County's population since 2000
From 238,603 in 2000 to 263,795 in 2025: up 10.6%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Kalamazoo County?
Kalamazoo County holds 29 places: 9 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places), 15 towns and townships (county subdivisions with their own government) and 5 census-designated places. The largest is Kalamazoo with 72,683 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Kalamazoo | 73,598 | $52,272 |
|---|---|---|
| Portage | 48,891 | $83,212 |
| Oshtemo Charter Township | 23,747 | $58,020 |
| Kalamazoo Charter Township | 22,777 | $58,349 |
| Texas Charter Township | 17,691 | $147,128 |
| Comstock Charter Township | 15,231 | $76,376 |
| Cooper Charter Township | 10,418 | $82,864 |
| Westwood | 9,621 | $58,205 |
| Schoolcraft Township, Kalamazoo County | 9,183 | $80,590 |
| Richland Township, Kalamazoo County | 8,693 | $106,470 |
| Pavilion Township | 6,387 | $83,750 |
| Eastwood | 6,366 | $53,977 |
| Comstock Northwest | 5,562 | $73,475 |
| Ross Township | 4,851 | $103,932 |
| Brady Township, Kalamazoo County | 4,445 | $108,954 |
| Alamo Township | 3,805 | $87,113 |
| Vicksburg | 3,706 | $72,656 |
| Prairie Ronde Township | 2,369 | $126,000 |
| Climax Township | 2,364 | $75,625 |
| Galesburg | 2,049 | $52,153 |
| Parchment | 1,926 | $72,798 |
| Charleston Township | 1,904 | $82,308 |
| Schoolcraft | 1,466 | $75,000 |
| Wakeshma Township | 1,341 | $77,917 |
| South Gull LakeGEOID 2674975 | 1,179 | $188,750 |
| Richland | 946 | $95,104 |
| Augusta | 864 | $59,500 |
| Climax | 712 | $85,313 |
| ScottsGEOID 2672060 | 187 | $67,054 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Kalamazoo County?
The median resident of Kalamazoo County is 35.0 years old; 21.3% are under 18 and 16.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 74.6%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 10.8%. 5.8% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Kalamazoo County | Michigan | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.0±0.1 | 40.2 | +0.6 |
| Under 18 years | 21.3% | 21.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 16.1% | 18.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 5.9% | 5.9% | +1.0 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 74.6%±0.2 pts | 72.4% | −2.8 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 10.8%±0.5 pts | 13.1% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.8%±0.1 pts | 3.4% | +0.4 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.4%±0.5 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.1 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 5.8%±0.4 pts | 7.2% | +0.6 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 7.9%±0.6 pts | 10.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.7%±0.4 pts | 5.8% | – |
| With a disability | 11.9%±0.6 pts | 14.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.7%±0.4 pts | 4.9% | −0.7 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 94.7%±0.4 pts | 92.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 41.3%±1.0 pts | 32.4% | +2.5 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 16.4%±0.7 pts | 12.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.7%±0.2 pts | 1.4% | – |
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 Kalamazoo County earn?
Half of Kalamazoo County's 107,110 households earn less than $72,532 a year (±$1,537), against $72,875 in Michigan. In 2015-2019 the median was $69,548 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $2,984 after inflation. 12.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Kalamazoo County | Michigan | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $72,532±$1,537 | $72,875 | +$2,984 |
| Mean household income | $100,193±$2,753 | $98,700 | – |
| Per capita income | $41,530±$1,227 | $40,735 | +$2,179 |
| People below the poverty line | 12.7%±0.8 pts | 13.2% | −2.2 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 11.5%±1.4 pts | 17.6% | −4.9 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 11.2%±0.9 pts | 13.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 90.6%±0.8 pts | 90.5% | – |
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 Kalamazoo County?
Owners occupy 64.5% of Kalamazoo County's occupied homes and renters 35.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $241,800 by its owner (±$3,566). The median renter pays $1,093 a month including utilities, and 44.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Kalamazoo County | Michigan | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $241,800±$3,566 | $231,600 | +$45,750 |
| Median gross rent | $1,093±$21 | $1,129 | +$94 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 44.3%±2.4 pts | 41.4% | +7.4 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,616±$31 | $1,569 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 64.5%±1.0 pts | 73.2% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 114,908±116 | 4,622,236 | +2,800 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.5%±0.2 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.3%±1.1 pts | 5.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 64.7%±1.1 pts | 72.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 3.4%±0.4 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.2%±0.2 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 14.2%±0.8 pts | 14.6% | – |
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 Kalamazoo County building?
Builders took permits for 487 new housing units across Kalamazoo County in 2025 (479 single-family), 1.8 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Kalamazoo County get to work?
76.6% of Kalamazoo County's workers drive alone and 12.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 20.7 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.5%.
| Measure | Kalamazoo County | Michigan | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 65.7%±0.8 pts | 61.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.5%±0.6 pts | 5.7% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 76.6%±1.1 pts | 74.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.3%±0.7 pts | 7.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.1%±0.3 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Walked | 2.6%±0.4 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 12.5%±0.7 pts | 13.5% | +8.5 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 20.7 min±0.4 | 24.2 min | no clear change |
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 are Kalamazoo County's census tracts?
Kalamazoo County is divided into 68 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $13,882 (Tract 15.04) to $151,042 (Tract 30.08).
All 68 census tracts of Kalamazoo County, with their figures
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Kalamazoo County compare with Michigan's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 9th of 83 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 43rd of 83 |
| Residents per square mile | 9th of 83 |
| Median household income | 20th of 83 |
| Median home value | 16th of 83 |
| Median gross rent | 12th of 83 |
| Poverty rate | 44th of 83 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 5th of 83 |
| Median age | 79th of 83 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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 these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
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