Kalamazoo, MI Demographics
What is the population of Kalamazoo?
There are 73,342 residents in Kalamazoo, with a median age of 25.9. Of this, 49.31% are males and 50.69% are females. US-born citizens make up 91.32% of the resident pool in Kalamazoo, while non-US-born citizens account for 3.49%. Additionally, 5.19% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 52,947 people in Kalamazoo currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 73,342 | -0.9% |
| Male Population | 36,162 | -1.3% |
| Female Population | 37,180 | -0.6% |
Male Population 49.31%
Female Population 50.69%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 25.9 | -0.8% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 66,976 | -2.6% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 2,559 | 35.8% |
| Not Citizen | 3,807 | 11.9% |
Citizen U.S. Born 91.32%
Citizen not U.S. Born 3.49%
Not Citizen 5.19%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 652 | 1.9% |
| Moved from Same County | 10,720 | -13.4% |
| Moved from Same State | 6,178 | -9.2% |
| Moved from Different State | 2,051 | -2.4% |
| Same House as Last Year | 52,947 | 3.5% |
Moved from Abroad 0.9%
Moved from Same County 14.78%
Moved from Same State 8.52%
Moved from Different State 2.83%
Same House as Last Year 72.98%
What are the employment statistics in Kalamazoo?
White-collar workers make up 81.69% of the working population in Kalamazoo, while blue-collar employees account for 18.31%. There are also 2,043 entrepreneurs in Kalamazoo (5.52% of the workforce); 26,612 workers employed in private companies (71.85%); and 4,151 people working in governmental institutions (11.21%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 30,258 | 0.7% |
| Blue Collar | 6,781 | 3.2% |
White Collar 81.69%
Blue Collar 18.31%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 2,043 | -3.1% |
| Private Companies | 26,612 | 3.4% |
| Governmental Workers | 4,151 | -6.0% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 4,233 | -2.8% |
Self Employees 5.52%
Private Companies 71.85%
Governmental Workers 11.21%
Not for Profit Companies 11.43%
How many households are there in Kalamazoo?
There are a total of 29,111 households in Kalamazoo, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 44.47% of these Kalamazoo households, while non-family units account for the remaining 55.53%. Additionally, 23.27% of households have children and 76.73% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 29,111 | -0.3% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | N/A |
| Family Households | 12,946 | -1.6% |
| Non-Family Households | 16,165 | 0.8% |
Family Households 44.47%
Non-Family Households 55.53%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 6,773 | -5.8% |
| Households without Children | 22,338 | 1.5% |
Households with Children 23.27%
Households without Children 76.73%
What are the median and average incomes in Kalamazoo?
The average annual household income in Kalamazoo is $67,308, while the median household income sits at $48,649 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $57,693, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $55,357. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $24,754 and $51,333, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $67,308 | 8.1% |
| Median Household Income | $48,649 | 9.8% |
| People below Poverty Level | -4 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 48,724 | 0.5% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Kalamazoo?
There are 32,129 housing units in Kalamazoo, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1959. Of the 29,111 occupied housing units in Kalamazoo, 43.6% are owner-occupied, while 56.4% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 60.24% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $162,600. In general, housing costs reach $956 per month in Kalamazoo.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 32,129 | -0.7% |
| Median Year Built | 1959 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 9,390 | 2.2% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 2,606 | -8.3% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 4,447 | -0.8% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 3,512 | -0.3% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 4,553 | 4.6% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 2,901 | -2.5% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 1,872 | -15.7% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 1,496 | -1.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 1,296 | 6.1% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 56 | 55.6% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 29,111 | -0.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 12,691 | -0.5% |
| Renter Occupied | $16,420 | -0.2% |
Owner Occupied 43.6%
Renter Occupied 56.4%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 7,645 | -3.9% |
| Without Mortgage | 5,046 | 5.1% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $162,600 | 23.4% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $129,900 | 15.9% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $956 | 9.1% |
With Mortgage 60.24%
Without Mortgage 39.76%
What is the level of education in Kalamazoo?
Approximately 29.13% of the population in Kalamazoo holds a high school degree (that's 17,331 residents), while 33.31% have attained a college certificate (11,670 locals) and 17.93% have a bachelor's degree (10,668 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 1,347 | 8.6% |
| Some High School | 17,331 | 6.2% |
| Some College | 11,670 | -6.1% |
| Associate Degree | 4,528 | -2.7% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 10,668 | -2.6% |
| Graduate Degree | 5,806 | 1.4% |
No High School 2.26%
Some High School 29.13%
Some College 33.31%
Associate Degree 7.61%
Bachelor's Degree 17.93%
Graduate Degree 9.76%
What is the marital status of Kalamazoo residents?
A total of 35,841 people in Kalamazoo have never been married (which represents 58.06% of the total population), while 17,841 of them are wedded (28.9%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 875 (1.42%) and 5,990 (9.7%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 35,841 | 1.5% |
| Married | 17,841 | -3.0% |
| Separated | 875 | -19.8% |
| Widowed | 2,054 | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 5,990 | 5,990.0% |
Never Married 58.06%
Married 28.9%
Separated 1.42%
Widowed 3.33%
Divorced 9.7%
What are the most common means of transportation in Kalamazoo?
The top three means of transportation people in Kalamazoo use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 29,486 residents commute by car, 2,734 prefer going to work by walking and 925 by bus or trolley bus
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 29,486 | -0.3% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 925 | -3.8% |
| Bicycle | 222 | -31.9% |
| Motorcycle | 9 | N/A |
| TaxiCab | 72 | 22.0% |
| Walk | 2,734 | 17.1% |
What is the median and average household income in Kalamazoo by zipcode?
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.