Climax, Michigan Demographics & Population 2026
Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Climax, Michigan had a total population of 723, the 492nd largest village in Michigan, with a median household income of $85,313, which is 17% higher than the state average. The poverty rate is 8.3%.
Key Takeaways
- Housing is very affordable with a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.4x.
- Unemployment rate of 23.7% is notably above the national average.
Climax Quick Facts
How Climax Changed
Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.
| Metric | 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 762 | 723 | No clear change (-5.1%) |
| Median household income | $76,202 | $85,313 | No clear change (+12.0%) |
| Median home value¹ | $150,639 | $208,500 | +38.4% |
| Median gross rent | $892 | $833 | No clear change (-6.6%) |
How Climax Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
- White: 92.7%
- Black: 0.0%
- Hispanic: 0.8%
- Asian: 0.3%
- Other: 0.0%
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 45 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
- < High School: 5.7%
- HS Diploma: 31.6%
- Some College: 20.0%
- Associate's: 20.0%
- Bachelor's: 17.3%
- Graduate+: 5.5%
Climax Rankings in Michigan
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Other Cities in Kalamazoo County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kalamazoo | 73,076 | $52,272 | 24.9% | $179,000 |
| Portage | 49,259 | $83,212 | 7.1% | $262,300 |
| Westwood | 8,867 | $58,205 | 14.1% | $193,400 |
| Eastwood | 6,669 | $53,977 | 10.3% | $160,600 |
| Comstock Northwest | 5,391 | $73,475 | 6.9% | $261,100 |
| Vicksburg | 3,934 | $72,656 | 5.0% | $231,500 |
| Galesburg | 2,023 | $52,153 | 25.7% | $120,800 |
| Parchment | 2,008 | $72,798 | 6.6% | $184,000 |
| South Gull Lake | 1,801 | $188,750 | 0.8% | N/A |
| Schoolcraft | 1,275 | $75,000 | 8.8% | $224,800 |
Cities Similar to Climax
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metamora | 693 | $85,750 | $270,900 | 32.4% | 6.0% |
| Lake City | 705 | $74,583 | $170,300 | 24.7% | 14.2% |
| New Lothrop | 733 | $72,344 | $205,700 | 21.5% | 13.6% |
| Bay Shore | 697 | $75,217 | $153,600 | 31.9% | 7.8% |
| Britton | 652 | $86,250 | $161,100 | 16.2% | 13.8% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 723, Climax's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
Climax is a small community located in Michigan, within Kalamazoo County. The total population is 723. It ranks as the 492nd most populous out of 745 Census-designated places in Michigan.
Age Demographics
The median age in Climax is 35.4 years. This is 12% lower than the state median of 40.2 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Climax is $85,313. This is 17% higher than the state median of $72,875. It is also 6% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 8.3%. This is 37% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.2%. The unemployment rate is 23.7%. This is 315% higher than the state rate of 5.7%. The median home value is $208,500. Housing costs are 10% lower than the state median of $231,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.4x, Climax is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 85.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 17% higher than the state average of 73.2%.
Race & Ethnicity
Climax has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.7% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 0.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 5.9%. The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 3.4%.
Education
22.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 30% lower than the state rate of 32.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 94.3%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Climax, Michigan is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Michigan state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 745 Census-designated places in Michigan. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Climax, Michigan?
Climax, Michigan has a population of 723 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Climax, MI?
The median household income in Climax is $85,313, which is 6% higher than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Climax, MI?
The poverty rate in Climax is 8.3%. This means approximately 60 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Climax, Michigan?
Climax's population is 92.7% White, 0.0% Black, 0.8% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.3% Asian.
What is the median home value in Climax, MI?
The median home value in Climax is $208,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 2.4x.
How educated is Climax, Michigan?
22.8% of adults (25+) in Climax hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 5.5% hold a graduate or professional degree.