Kalamazoo County, Michigan Demographics 2026

Name: Kalamazoo County, Michigan Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Kalamazoo County, Michigan has a population of 262,375, the 9th most populous county in Michigan. The median household income is $72,532 and the median home value is $241,800. The poverty rate is 12.7%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Kalamazoo County Quick Facts

Population 262,375

Median Household Income $72,532

Median Home Value $241,800

Poverty Rate 12.7%

Unemployment Rate 5.5%

Median Age 35.0 years

Homeownership Rate 64.5%

Affordability Ratio 3.3x

Bachelor's Degree+ 41.3%

High School Graduation 94.7%

Cities/Places 14

Population 262,375 9th of 83

Median Income $72,532 about the same as state

Poverty Rate 12.7%

Unemployment 5.5%

How Kalamazoo County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	261,437	262,375	+0.4%
Median household income	$70,525	$72,532	+2.8%
Median home value	$227,500	$241,800	+6.3%

Median Household Income

Kalamazoo

$72,532

$72,875

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Kalamazoo

$241,800

$231,600

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 15.7%

$25K-$50K 18.8%

$50K-$100K 29.0%

$100K+ 36.4%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

6.2%

$10K-$15K

2.9%

$15K-$20K

2.7%

$20K-$25K

4.0%

$25K-$30K

3.8%

$30K-$35K

4.0%

$35K-$40K

3.6%

$40K-$45K

4.0%

$45K-$50K

3.3%

$50K-$60K

7.2%

$60K-$75K

9.9%

$75K-$100K

11.9%

$100K-$125K

10.1%

$125K-$150K

7.7%

$150K-$200K

9.3%

$200K+

9.4%

Employment

5.5% Unemployment Rate State: 5.7%|National: 5.2%

65.7% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 64.5%

Renter 35.5%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.3x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,093/mo 18.1% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

21.3%

18-34

28.6%

35-54

22.9%

55-74

20.6%

75+

6.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 45 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places 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
Richland	1,098	$95,104	7.8%	$289,300
Augusta	776	$59,500	7.0%	$140,600
Climax	723	$85,313	8.3%	$208,500
Scotts	237	$67,054	0.0%	$135,500

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Population Overview

Kalamazoo County is located in Michigan with a total population of 262,375. It is the 9th most populous county out of 83 in Michigan. The county encompasses 14 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Kalamazoo County is 35.0 years. This is 13% lower than the state median of 40.2 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Kalamazoo County is $72,532. This is about the same as the state median of $72,875. It is also 10% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 12.7%. This is 4% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.2%. The unemployment rate is 5.5%. This is 3% lower than the state rate of 5.7%. The median home value is $241,800. Housing costs are 4% higher than the state median of $231,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.3x. 64.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 12% lower than the state average of 73.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Kalamazoo County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 74.6% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 10.8%.

Education

41.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Kalamazoo County in the top 10% of all counties in the state for educational attainment. This is 27% higher 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 94.7%. Notably, 16.4% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Kalamazoo County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Michigan and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Kalamazoo County, Michigan?

Kalamazoo County has a population of 262,375, making it the 9th most populous county in Michigan.

What is the median income in Kalamazoo County?

The median household income in Kalamazoo County is $72,532 with a poverty rate of 12.7%.

How many cities are in Kalamazoo County, Michigan?

Kalamazoo County contains 14 Census-designated places.