Kalamazoo County, MI Map & Demographics
Kalamazoo County Map

Kalamazoo County Overview
$37,852
PER CAPITA INCOME
$91,978
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$67,905
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
32.6%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
67.4¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$10,237
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.46
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
261,426
TOTAL POPULATION
128,595
MALE POPULATION
132,831
FEMALE POPULATION
96.81
MALES / 100 FEMALES
103.29
FEMALES / 100 MALES
34.6
MEDIAN AGE
3.0
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.4
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
140,840
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
66.6%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
6.4%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
Kalamazoo County Area Codes
Income in Kalamazoo County
Income Overview in Kalamazoo County
Per Capita Income in Kalamazoo County is $37,852, while median incomes of families and households are $91,978 and $67,905 respectively.
Characteristic | Number | Measure |
Per Capita Income | 261,426 | $37,852 |
Median Family Income | 62,628 | $91,978 |
Mean Family Income | 62,628 | $114,978 |
Median Household Income | 105,797 | $67,905 |
Mean Household Income | 105,797 | $92,248 |
Income Deficit | 62,628 | $10,237 |
Wage / Income Gap (%) | 261,426 | 32.63% |
Wage / Income Gap ($) | 261,426 | 67.37¢ per $1 |
Gini / Inequality Index | 261,426 | 0.46 |
Earnings by Sex in Kalamazoo County
Average Earnings in Kalamazoo County are $37,041, $45,307 for men and $30,523 for women, a difference of 32.6%.

Sex | Number | Average Earnings |
Male | 76,406 (51.6%) | $45,307 |
Female | 71,746 (48.4%) | $30,523 |
Total | 148,152 (100.0%) | $37,041 |
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Kalamazoo County
The most common earnings brackets in Kalamazoo County are $100,000+ for men (12,335 | 16.1%) and $75,000 to $99,999 for women (5,159 | 7.2%).

Income | Male | Female |
$2,499 or less | 3,727 (4.9%) | 5,042 (7.0%) |
$2,500 to $4,999 | 2,765 (3.6%) | 3,770 (5.2%) |
$5,000 to $7,499 | 3,464 (4.5%) | 3,914 (5.5%) |
$7,500 to $9,999 | 2,145 (2.8%) | 3,403 (4.7%) |
$10,000 to $12,499 | 2,677 (3.5%) | 3,138 (4.4%) |
$12,500 to $14,999 | 1,678 (2.2%) | 2,625 (3.7%) |
$15,000 to $17,499 | 1,719 (2.2%) | 2,607 (3.6%) |
$17,500 to $19,999 | 2,001 (2.6%) | 1,912 (2.7%) |
$20,000 to $22,499 | 1,572 (2.1%) | 2,276 (3.2%) |
$22,500 to $24,999 | 2,103 (2.8%) | 2,078 (2.9%) |
$25,000 to $29,999 | 3,920 (5.1%) | 4,689 (6.5%) |
$30,000 to $34,999 | 3,439 (4.5%) | 4,356 (6.1%) |
$35,000 to $39,999 | 2,642 (3.5%) | 3,779 (5.3%) |
$40,000 to $44,999 | 4,007 (5.2%) | 3,562 (5.0%) |
$45,000 to $49,999 | 4,144 (5.4%) | 3,041 (4.2%) |
$50,000 to $54,999 | 3,698 (4.8%) | 2,491 (3.5%) |
$55,000 to $64,999 | 6,031 (7.9%) | 4,737 (6.6%) |
$65,000 to $74,999 | 4,977 (6.5%) | 4,294 (6.0%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 7,362 (9.6%) | 5,159 (7.2%) |
$100,000+ | 12,335 (16.1%) | 4,873 (6.8%) |
Total | 76,406 (100.0%) | 71,746 (100.0%) |
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Kalamazoo County
Average earnings in Kalamazoo County are $56,048 for men and $41,045 for women, a difference of 26.8%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $91,635, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $34,966. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $66,590, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $23,214.

Educational Attainment | Male Income | Female Income |
Less than High School | $34,966 | $23,214 |
High School Diploma | $45,826 | $29,854 |
College or Associate's Degree | $49,893 | $35,603 |
Bachelor's Degree | $68,588 | $54,255 |
Graduate Degree | $91,635 | $66,590 |
Total | $56,048 | $41,045 |
Family Income in Kalamazoo County
Family Income Brackets in Kalamazoo County
According to the Kalamazoo County family income data, there are 14,091 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 22.5% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 939 families (1.5%) belonging to this category.

Income Bracket | # Families | % Families |
Less than $10,000 | 1,628 | 2.6% |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 939 | 1.5% |
$15,000 to $24,999 | 2,255 | 3.6% |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 4,071 | 6.5% |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 6,263 | 10.0% |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 10,208 | 16.3% |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 8,893 | 14.2% |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 14,091 | 22.5% |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 7,077 | 11.3% |
$200,000+ | 7,140 | 11.4% |
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Kalamazoo County
4-person families (10,716 | 17.1%) account for the highest median family income in Kalamazoo County with $127,102 per family, while 2-person families (31,361 | 50.1%) have the highest median income of $39,269 per family member.

Income Bracket | # Families | Median Income |
2-Person Families | 31,361 (50.1%) | $78,538 |
3-Person Families | 13,628 (21.8%) | $92,847 |
4-Person Families | 10,716 (17.1%) | $127,102 |
5-Person Families | 5,048 (8.1%) | $114,015 |
6-Person Families | 1,302 (2.1%) | $89,737 |
7+ Person Families | 573 (0.9%) | $96,840 |
Total | 62,628 (100.0%) | $91,978 |
Family Income by Number of Earners in Kalamazoo County
The median family income in Kalamazoo County is $91,978, with families comprising 3+ earners (6,396) having the highest median family income of $139,286, while families with no earners (9,661) have the lowest median family income of $58,562, accounting for 10.2% and 15.4% of families, respectively.

Number of Earners | # Families | Median Income |
No Earners | 9,661 (15.4%) | $58,562 |
1 Earner | 19,255 (30.7%) | $61,216 |
2 Earners | 27,316 (43.6%) | $116,436 |
3+ Earners | 6,396 (10.2%) | $139,286 |
Total | 62,628 (100.0%) | $91,978 |
Household Income in Kalamazoo County
Household Income Brackets in Kalamazoo County
With 18,726 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Kalamazoo County, accounting for 17.7% of all households. In contrast, only 4,020 households (3.8%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.

Income Bracket | # Households | % Households |
Less than $10,000 | 5,501 | 5.2% |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 4,020 | 3.8% |
$15,000 to $24,999 | 7,829 | 7.4% |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 9,204 | 8.7% |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 12,590 | 11.9% |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 18,726 | 17.7% |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 13,013 | 12.3% |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 18,303 | 17.3% |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 8,358 | 7.9% |
$200,000+ | 8,252 | 7.8% |
Household Income by Householder Age in Kalamazoo County
The median household income in Kalamazoo County is $67,905, with the highest median household income of $89,345 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 33,591 households (31.8%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $31,593, with 11,471 households (10.8%) in this group.

Income Bracket | # Households | Median Income |
15 to 24 Years | 11,471 (10.8%) | $31,593 |
25 to 44 Years | 34,620 (32.7%) | $77,361 |
45 to 64 Years | 33,591 (31.8%) | $89,345 |
65+ Years | 26,115 (24.7%) | $54,648 |
Total | 105,797 (100.0%) | $67,905 |
Poverty in Kalamazoo County
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Kalamazoo County
With 11.8% poverty level for males and 14.8% for females among the residents of Kalamazoo County, 18 to 24 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 4,648 males (26.4%) and 6,893 females (38.2%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.

Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 1,292 (17.1%) | 827 (11.7%) |
5 Years | 315 (19.1%) | 307 (16.3%) |
6 to 11 Years | 1,038 (10.7%) | 1,339 (16.4%) |
12 to 14 Years | 624 (13.5%) | 600 (12.1%) |
15 Years | 160 (9.0%) | 149 (8.5%) |
16 and 17 Years | 323 (10.5%) | 318 (11.1%) |
18 to 24 Years | 4,648 (26.4%) | 6,893 (38.2%) |
25 to 34 Years | 1,646 (9.4%) | 2,661 (15.4%) |
35 to 44 Years | 1,298 (8.3%) | 1,422 (9.2%) |
45 to 54 Years | 1,208 (8.6%) | 1,181 (8.4%) |
55 to 64 Years | 1,208 (8.5%) | 1,627 (10.7%) |
65 to 74 Years | 762 (6.9%) | 849 (6.7%) |
75 Years and over | 272 (4.3%) | 944 (10.0%) |
Total | 14,794 (11.8%) | 19,117 (14.8%) |
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Kalamazoo County
According to the poverty statistics in Kalamazoo County, males aged 75 years and over and females aged 65 to 74 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 95.7% of males and 93.3% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.

Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 6,279 (82.9%) | 6,215 (88.3%) |
5 Years | 1,333 (80.9%) | 1,581 (83.7%) |
6 to 11 Years | 8,622 (89.2%) | 6,848 (83.6%) |
12 to 14 Years | 3,983 (86.5%) | 4,376 (87.9%) |
15 Years | 1,622 (91.0%) | 1,601 (91.5%) |
16 and 17 Years | 2,745 (89.5%) | 2,536 (88.9%) |
18 to 24 Years | 12,938 (73.6%) | 11,166 (61.8%) |
25 to 34 Years | 15,907 (90.6%) | 14,661 (84.6%) |
35 to 44 Years | 14,337 (91.7%) | 14,007 (90.8%) |
45 to 54 Years | 12,822 (91.4%) | 12,865 (91.6%) |
55 to 64 Years | 13,051 (91.5%) | 13,562 (89.3%) |
65 to 74 Years | 10,295 (93.1%) | 11,899 (93.3%) |
75 Years and over | 6,099 (95.7%) | 8,517 (90.0%) |
Total | 110,033 (88.1%) | 109,834 (85.2%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Kalamazoo County
The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Kalamazoo County show that 3.1% or 1,471 of the total 47,034 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 10.5%, comprising of 25 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 2.1%, which includes 586 families.

Children | Above Poverty | Below Poverty |
No Children | 27,402 (97.9%) | 586 (2.1%) |
1 or 2 Children | 14,174 (95.7%) | 641 (4.3%) |
3 or 4 Children | 3,773 (94.5%) | 219 (5.5%) |
5 or more Children | 214 (89.5%) | 25 (10.5%) |
Total | 45,563 (96.9%) | 1,471 (3.1%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Kalamazoo County
According to the poverty data in Kalamazoo County, 11.0% or 480 single-father households and 22.8% or 2,559 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 60 households (18.1%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 155 households (97.5%) falling below the poverty line.

Children | Single Father | Single Mother |
No Children | 130 (6.9%) | 254 (7.3%) |
1 or 2 Children | 290 (13.4%) | 1,671 (25.7%) |
3 or 4 Children | 60 (18.1%) | 479 (45.0%) |
5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 155 (97.5%) |
Total | 480 (11.0%) | 2,559 (22.8%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Kalamazoo County
The poverty data for Kalamazoo County shows that 1,471 of the married-couple family households (3.1%) and 3,039 of the single-parent households (19.5%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 25 households (10.5%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 155 household (95.7%) living below poverty.

Children | Married-Couple Families | Single-Parent Households |
No Children | 586 (2.1%) | 384 (7.1%) |
1 or 2 Children | 641 (4.3%) | 1,961 (22.6%) |
3 or 4 Children | 219 (5.5%) | 539 (38.6%) |
5 or more Children | 25 (10.5%) | 155 (95.7%) |
Total | 1,471 (3.1%) | 3,039 (19.5%) |
Race in Kalamazoo County
The most populous races in Kalamazoo County are White / Caucasian (204,165 | 78.1%), Black / African American (28,681 | 11.0%), and Two or more Races (17,849 | 6.8%).

Race | # Population | % Population |
Asian | 6,376 | 2.4% |
Black / African American | 28,681 | 11.0% |
Hawaiian / Pacific | 146 | 0.1% |
Hispanic or Latino | 14,243 | 5.4% |
Native / Alaskan | 807 | 0.3% |
White / Caucasian | 204,165 | 78.1% |
Two or more Races | 17,849 | 6.8% |
Some other Race | 3,402 | 1.3% |
Total | 261,426 | 100.0% |
Ancestry in Kalamazoo County
The most populous ancestries reported in Kalamazoo County are German (48,212 | 18.4%), English (30,834 | 11.8%), Irish (28,458 | 10.9%), Dutch (20,394 | 7.8%), and American (13,682 | 5.2%), together accounting for 54.1% of all Kalamazoo County residents.

Ancestry | # Population | % Population |
African | 952 | 0.4% |
Alaska Native | 3 | 0.0% |
Albanian | 11 | 0.0% |
Alsatian | 12 | 0.0% |
American | 13,682 | 5.2% |
Apache | 110 | 0.0% |
Arab | 2,453 | 0.9% |
Argentinean | 164 | 0.1% |
Armenian | 389 | 0.2% |
Australian | 40 | 0.0% |
Austrian | 567 | 0.2% |
Barbadian | 7 | 0.0% |
Belgian | 624 | 0.2% |
Bhutanese | 765 | 0.3% |
Blackfeet | 417 | 0.2% |
Bolivian | 28 | 0.0% |
Brazilian | 236 | 0.1% |
British | 1,529 | 0.6% |
British West Indian | 29 | 0.0% |
Bulgarian | 72 | 0.0% |
Burmese | 1,095 | 0.4% |
Cajun | 32 | 0.0% |
Canadian | 728 | 0.3% |
Cape Verdean | 25 | 0.0% |
Central American | 1,360 | 0.5% |
Central American Indian | 326 | 0.1% |
Cherokee | 752 | 0.3% |
Cheyenne | 9 | 0.0% |
Chickasaw | 7 | 0.0% |
Chilean | 24 | 0.0% |
Chippewa | 345 | 0.1% |
Choctaw | 14 | 0.0% |
Colombian | 244 | 0.1% |
Croatian | 853 | 0.3% |
Cuban | 820 | 0.3% |
Czech | 732 | 0.3% |
Czechoslovakian | 228 | 0.1% |
Danish | 947 | 0.4% |
Dominican | 335 | 0.1% |
Dutch | 20,394 | 7.8% |
Eastern European | 824 | 0.3% |
Ecuadorian | 113 | 0.0% |
Egyptian | 156 | 0.1% |
English | 30,834 | 11.8% |
Estonian | 59 | 0.0% |
Ethiopian | 87 | 0.0% |
European | 5,858 | 2.2% |
Filipino | 76 | 0.0% |
Finnish | 1,563 | 0.6% |
French | 5,986 | 2.3% |
French American Indian | 22 | 0.0% |
French Canadian | 1,537 | 0.6% |
German | 48,212 | 18.4% |
German Russian | 50 | 0.0% |
Ghanaian | 13 | 0.0% |
Greek | 1,218 | 0.5% |
Guamanian / Chamorro | 88 | 0.0% |
Guatemalan | 1,029 | 0.4% |
Guyanese | 24 | 0.0% |
Haitian | 5 | 0.0% |
Honduran | 147 | 0.1% |
Hopi | 21 | 0.0% |
Hungarian | 1,642 | 0.6% |
Icelander | 100 | 0.0% |
Indian (Asian) | 1,166 | 0.4% |
Indonesian | 108 | 0.0% |
Iranian | 170 | 0.1% |
Iraqi | 305 | 0.1% |
Irish | 28,458 | 10.9% |
Iroquois | 107 | 0.0% |
Israeli | 17 | 0.0% |
Italian | 8,789 | 3.4% |
Jamaican | 224 | 0.1% |
Japanese | 89 | 0.0% |
Kenyan | 48 | 0.0% |
Korean | 1,599 | 0.6% |
Laotian | 136 | 0.1% |
Latvian | 406 | 0.2% |
Lebanese | 609 | 0.2% |
Liberian | 37 | 0.0% |
Lithuanian | 467 | 0.2% |
Luxembourger | 8 | 0.0% |
Macedonian | 128 | 0.1% |
Maltese | 33 | 0.0% |
Mexican | 8,196 | 3.1% |
Mexican American Indian | 376 | 0.1% |
Moroccan | 29 | 0.0% |
Native Hawaiian | 91 | 0.0% |
Navajo | 140 | 0.1% |
Nicaraguan | 52 | 0.0% |
Nigerian | 722 | 0.3% |
Northern European | 556 | 0.2% |
Norwegian | 3,229 | 1.2% |
Okinawan | 25 | 0.0% |
Osage | 6 | 0.0% |
Ottawa | 62 | 0.0% |
Pakistani | 165 | 0.1% |
Panamanian | 132 | 0.1% |
Paraguayan | 7 | 0.0% |
Pennsylvania German | 57 | 0.0% |
Peruvian | 80 | 0.0% |
Polish | 12,587 | 4.8% |
Portuguese | 400 | 0.2% |
Potawatomi | 136 | 0.1% |
Puerto Rican | 779 | 0.3% |
Puget Sound Salish | 30 | 0.0% |
Romanian | 377 | 0.1% |
Russian | 844 | 0.3% |
Samoan | 102 | 0.0% |
Scandinavian | 1,119 | 0.4% |
Scotch-Irish | 1,927 | 0.7% |
Scottish | 5,223 | 2.0% |
Seminole | 12 | 0.0% |
Senegalese | 159 | 0.1% |
Serbian | 174 | 0.1% |
Shoshone | 4 | 0.0% |
Sierra Leonean | 6 | 0.0% |
Sioux | 93 | 0.0% |
Slavic | 68 | 0.0% |
Slovak | 509 | 0.2% |
Slovene | 40 | 0.0% |
Somali | 9 | 0.0% |
South African | 44 | 0.0% |
South American | 901 | 0.3% |
South American Indian | 14 | 0.0% |
Spaniard | 474 | 0.2% |
Spanish | 693 | 0.3% |
Spanish American Indian | 3 | 0.0% |
Sri Lankan | 588 | 0.2% |
Subsaharan African | 2,722 | 1.0% |
Swedish | 3,837 | 1.5% |
Swiss | 546 | 0.2% |
Syrian | 458 | 0.2% |
Thai | 2,929 | 1.1% |
Trinidadian and Tobagonian | 36 | 0.0% |
Turkish | 68 | 0.0% |
Ugandan | 226 | 0.1% |
Ukrainian | 495 | 0.2% |
Venezuelan | 241 | 0.1% |
Vietnamese | 6 | 0.0% |
Welsh | 1,473 | 0.6% |
West Indian | 146 | 0.1% |
Yugoslavian | 254 | 0.1% |
Zimbabwean | 6 | 0.0% | View All 144 Rows |
Immigrants in Kalamazoo County
The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Kalamazoo County came from Asia (7,029 | 2.7%), Latin America (3,448 | 1.3%), South Central Asia (2,428 | 0.9%), Central America (2,358 | 0.9%), and Mexico (2,154 | 0.8%), together accounting for 6.7% of all Kalamazoo County residents.

Immigration Origin | # Population | % Population |
Africa | 1,585 | 0.6% |
Argentina | 35 | 0.0% |
Asia | 7,029 | 2.7% |
Australia | 101 | 0.0% |
Austria | 12 | 0.0% |
Azores | 9 | 0.0% |
Bangladesh | 132 | 0.1% |
Belarus | 4 | 0.0% |
Belgium | 21 | 0.0% |
Bolivia | 47 | 0.0% |
Bosnia and Herzegovina | 27 | 0.0% |
Brazil | 306 | 0.1% |
Bulgaria | 8 | 0.0% |
Cambodia | 67 | 0.0% |
Canada | 406 | 0.2% |
Caribbean | 538 | 0.2% |
Central America | 2,358 | 0.9% |
China | 894 | 0.3% |
Colombia | 49 | 0.0% |
Congo | 162 | 0.1% |
Costa Rica | 12 | 0.0% |
Cuba | 162 | 0.1% |
Czechoslovakia | 51 | 0.0% |
Denmark | 31 | 0.0% |
Dominican Republic | 133 | 0.1% |
Eastern Africa | 517 | 0.2% |
Eastern Asia | 1,629 | 0.6% |
Eastern Europe | 717 | 0.3% |
Ecuador | 58 | 0.0% |
Egypt | 142 | 0.1% |
England | 136 | 0.1% |
Ethiopia | 89 | 0.0% |
Europe | 2,114 | 0.8% |
France | 96 | 0.0% |
Germany | 275 | 0.1% |
Greece | 120 | 0.1% |
Guatemala | 188 | 0.1% |
Honduras | 4 | 0.0% |
Hong Kong | 83 | 0.0% |
Hungary | 21 | 0.0% |
India | 1,976 | 0.8% |
Indonesia | 131 | 0.1% |
Iran | 62 | 0.0% |
Iraq | 402 | 0.2% |
Ireland | 40 | 0.0% |
Israel | 39 | 0.0% |
Italy | 47 | 0.0% |
Jamaica | 113 | 0.0% |
Japan | 181 | 0.1% |
Kenya | 96 | 0.0% |
Korea | 550 | 0.2% |
Kuwait | 8 | 0.0% |
Latin America | 3,448 | 1.3% |
Latvia | 74 | 0.0% |
Lebanon | 153 | 0.1% |
Liberia | 38 | 0.0% |
Malaysia | 38 | 0.0% |
Mexico | 2,154 | 0.8% |
Middle Africa | 442 | 0.2% |
Moldova | 51 | 0.0% |
Morocco | 24 | 0.0% |
Netherlands | 299 | 0.1% |
Nigeria | 179 | 0.1% |
North Macedonia | 21 | 0.0% |
Northern Africa | 214 | 0.1% |
Northern Europe | 455 | 0.2% |
Oceania | 101 | 0.0% |
Pakistan | 208 | 0.1% |
Philippines | 569 | 0.2% |
Poland | 95 | 0.0% |
Portugal | 30 | 0.0% |
Romania | 86 | 0.0% |
Russia | 144 | 0.1% |
Saudi Arabia | 554 | 0.2% |
Scotland | 25 | 0.0% |
Senegal | 54 | 0.0% |
Sierra Leone | 29 | 0.0% |
Singapore | 25 | 0.0% |
Somalia | 2 | 0.0% |
South Africa | 32 | 0.0% |
South America | 552 | 0.2% |
South Central Asia | 2,428 | 0.9% |
South Eastern Asia | 1,163 | 0.4% |
Southern Europe | 239 | 0.1% |
Spain | 42 | 0.0% |
Sri Lanka | 50 | 0.0% |
Sudan | 48 | 0.0% |
Sweden | 31 | 0.0% |
Syria | 458 | 0.2% |
Taiwan | 120 | 0.1% |
Thailand | 46 | 0.0% |
Trinidad and Tobago | 104 | 0.0% |
Turkey | 14 | 0.0% |
Uganda | 226 | 0.1% |
Ukraine | 30 | 0.0% |
Venezuela | 50 | 0.0% |
Vietnam | 159 | 0.1% |
Western Africa | 380 | 0.2% |
Western Asia | 1,809 | 0.7% |
Western Europe | 703 | 0.3% |
Yemen | 174 | 0.1% |
Zaire | 280 | 0.1% |
Zimbabwe | 17 | 0.0% | View All 103 Rows |
Sex and Age in Kalamazoo County
Sex and Age in Kalamazoo County
The most populous age groups in Kalamazoo County are 20 to 24 Years (15,517 | 12.1%) for men and 20 to 24 Years (15,927 | 12.0%) for women.

Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 7,700 (6.0%) | 7,188 (5.4%) |
5 to 9 Years | 7,872 (6.1%) | 7,587 (5.7%) |
10 to 14 Years | 8,282 (6.4%) | 7,760 (5.8%) |
15 to 19 Years | 9,330 (7.3%) | 9,367 (7.0%) |
20 to 24 Years | 15,517 (12.1%) | 15,927 (12.0%) |
25 to 29 Years | 9,566 (7.4%) | 9,351 (7.0%) |
30 to 34 Years | 8,322 (6.5%) | 8,101 (6.1%) |
35 to 39 Years | 8,110 (6.3%) | 8,296 (6.2%) |
40 to 44 Years | 7,660 (6.0%) | 7,221 (5.4%) |
45 to 49 Years | 7,019 (5.5%) | 6,991 (5.3%) |
50 to 54 Years | 7,072 (5.5%) | 7,072 (5.3%) |
55 to 59 Years | 7,217 (5.6%) | 7,281 (5.5%) |
60 to 64 Years | 7,122 (5.5%) | 7,979 (6.0%) |
65 to 69 Years | 5,968 (4.6%) | 7,032 (5.3%) |
70 to 74 Years | 5,304 (4.1%) | 5,841 (4.4%) |
75 to 79 Years | 2,999 (2.3%) | 4,142 (3.1%) |
80 to 84 Years | 1,897 (1.5%) | 2,523 (1.9%) |
85 Years and over | 1,638 (1.3%) | 3,172 (2.4%) |
Total | 128,595 (100.0%) | 132,831 (100.0%) |
Families and Households in Kalamazoo County
Median Family Size in Kalamazoo County
The median family size in Kalamazoo County is 3.00 persons per family, with married-couple families (47,034 | 75.1%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.07 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (4,378 | 7.0%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.65 persons per family.

Family Type | # Families | Family Size |
Married-Couple | 47,034 (75.1%) | 3.07 |
Single Male/Father | 4,378 (7.0%) | 2.65 |
Single Female/Mother | 11,216 (17.9%) | 2.88 |
Total Families | 62,628 (100.0%) | 3.00 |
Median Household Size in Kalamazoo County
The median household size in Kalamazoo County is 2.40 persons per household, with single female/mother households (11,216 | 10.6%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.13 persons per household. non-family households (43,169 | 40.8%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.38 persons per household.

Household Type | # Households | Household Size |
Married-Couple | 47,034 (44.5%) | 3.09 |
Single Male/Father | 4,378 (4.1%) | 3.05 |
Single Female/Mother | 11,216 (10.6%) | 3.13 |
Non-family | 43,169 (40.8%) | 1.38 |
Total Households | 105,797 (100.0%) | 2.40 |
Household Size by Marriage Status in Kalamazoo County
Out of a total of 105,797 households in Kalamazoo County, 62,628 (59.2%) are family households, while 43,169 (40.8%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 29,127, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 31,741.

Household Size | Family Households | Nonfamily Households |
1-Person Households | - | 31,741 (30.0%) |
2-Person Households | 29,127 (27.5%) | 8,246 (7.8%) |
3-Person Households | 13,898 (13.1%) | 1,450 (1.4%) |
4-Person Households | 11,946 (11.3%) | 1,177 (1.1%) |
5-Person Households | 5,213 (4.9%) | 357 (0.3%) |
6-Person Households | 1,735 (1.6%) | 154 (0.2%) |
7+ Person Households | 709 (0.7%) | 44 (0.0%) |
Total | 62,628 (59.2%) | 43,169 (40.8%) |
Female Fertility in Kalamazoo County
Fertility by Age in Kalamazoo County
Average fertility rate in Kalamazoo County is 52.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 84.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 80.8% of all women with births.

Age Bracket | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
15 to 19 years | 27 (0.8%) | 3.0 |
20 to 34 years | 2,790 (80.8%) | 84.0 |
35 to 50 years | 636 (18.4%) | 27.0 |
Total | 3,453 (100.0%) | 52.0 |
Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Kalamazoo County
64.8% of women with births (3,453) in Kalamazoo County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 28.8% of them unmarried.

Age Bracket | Married | Unmarried |
15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 27 (100.0%) |
20 to 34 years | 1,783 (63.9%) | 1,007 (36.1%) |
35 to 50 years | 453 (71.2%) | 183 (28.8%) |
Total | 2,238 (64.8%) | 1,215 (35.2%) |
Fertility by Education in Kalamazoo County
Average fertility rate in Kalamazoo County is 52.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of high school diploma have the highest fertility rate of 79.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree have the lowest fertility at 36.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of high school diploma represent 27.3% of all women with births.

Educational Attainment | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
Less than High School | 370 (10.7%) | 49.0 |
High School Diploma | 942 (27.3%) | 79.0 |
College or Associate's Degree | 898 (26.0%) | 36.0 |
Bachelor's Degree | 794 (23.0%) | 55.0 |
Graduate Degree | 449 (13.0%) | 58.0 |
Total | 3,453 (100.0%) | 52.0 |
Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Kalamazoo County
35.2% of women with births in Kalamazoo County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 82.2% of them unmarried at childbirth.

Educational Attainment | Married | Unmarried |
Less than High School | 66 (17.8%) | 304 (82.2%) |
High School Diploma | 507 (53.8%) | 435 (46.2%) |
College or Associate's Degree | 452 (50.3%) | 446 (49.7%) |
Bachelor's Degree | 763 (96.1%) | 31 (3.9%) |
Graduate Degree | 449 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 2,238 (64.8%) | 1,215 (35.2%) |
Employment Characteristics in Kalamazoo County
Employment by Class of Employer in Kalamazoo County
Among the 129,059 employed individuals in Kalamazoo County, private company employees (89,472 | 69.3%), not-for-profit organizations (15,285 | 11.8%), and local government employees (8,166 | 6.3%) make up the most common classes of employment.

Employer Class | # Employees | % Employees |
Private Company Employees | 89,472 | 69.3% |
Self-Employed (Incorporated) | 3,403 | 2.6% |
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated) | 5,977 | 4.6% |
Not-for-profit Organizations | 15,285 | 11.8% |
Local Government Employees | 8,166 | 6.3% |
State Government Employees | 4,522 | 3.5% |
Federal Government Employees | 2,062 | 1.6% |
Unpaid Family Workers | 172 | 0.1% |
Total | 129,059 | 100.0% |
Employment Status by Age in Kalamazoo County
According to the labor force statistics for Kalamazoo County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (211,472), 66.6% or 140,840 individuals are in the labor force, with 6.4% or 9,014 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 35 to 44 years, with 86.7% or 27,126 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 12.5% or 987 of them being unemployed.

Age Bracket | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
16 to 19 Years | 7,899 (52.2%) | 987 (12.5%) |
20 to 24 Years | 25,218 (80.2%) | 2,850 (11.3%) |
25 to 29 Years | 15,852 (83.8%) | 1,173 (7.4%) |
30 to 34 Years | 14,058 (85.6%) | 703 (5.0%) |
35 to 44 Years | 27,126 (86.7%) | 1,573 (5.8%) |
45 to 54 Years | 23,959 (85.1%) | 1,030 (4.3%) |
55 to 59 Years | 10,946 (75.5%) | 383 (3.5%) |
60 to 64 Years | 8,879 (58.8%) | 231 (2.6%) |
65 to 74 Years | 5,698 (23.6%) | 125 (2.2%) |
75 Years and over | 1,179 (7.2%) | 17 (1.4%) |
Total | 140,840 (66.6%) | 9,014 (6.4%) |
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Kalamazoo County
According to labor force statistics for Kalamazoo County, 81.1% of individuals (100,872) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (124,380) are in the labor force, with 5.1% or 5,144 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 87.7% or 45,128 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 21.3% or 846 of them being unemployed.

Educational Attainment | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
Less than High School | 3,974 (58.5%) | 1,447 (21.3%) |
High School Diploma | 18,936 (71.5%) | 2,331 (8.8%) |
College / Associate Degree | 32,786 (82.7%) | 1,903 (4.8%) |
Bachelor's Degree or higher | 45,128 (87.7%) | 1,184 (2.3%) |
Total | 100,872 (81.1%) | 6,343 (5.1%) |
Employment Occupations by Sex in Kalamazoo County
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations
The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Kalamazoo County are Community & Social Service (14,301 | 10.9%), Management (14,091 | 10.7%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (10,054 | 7.6%), Computers, Engineering & Science (9,731 | 7.4%), and Education Instruction & Library (7,916 | 6.0%).

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex
Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Kalamazoo County, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (82.4%), Computers & Mathematics (75.4%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (70.9%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Diagnosing & Treating (73.2%), Health Technologists (71.1%), and Education Instruction & Library (63.9%).

Occupation | Male | Female |
Management | 7,968 (56.6%) | 6,123 (43.4%) |
Business & Financial | 3,121 (41.8%) | 4,336 (58.2%) |
Computers, Engineering & Science | 6,901 (70.9%) | 2,830 (29.1%) |
Computers & Mathematics | 2,387 (75.4%) | 777 (24.6%) |
Architecture & Engineering | 3,295 (82.4%) | 702 (17.6%) |
Life, Physical & Social Science | 1,219 (47.4%) | 1,351 (52.6%) |
Community & Social Service | 5,482 (38.3%) | 8,819 (61.7%) |
Education, Arts & Media | 1,287 (40.9%) | 1,861 (59.1%) |
Legal Services & Support | 452 (52.1%) | 415 (47.9%) |
Education Instruction & Library | 2,860 (36.1%) | 5,056 (63.9%) |
Arts, Media & Entertainment | 883 (37.3%) | 1,487 (62.7%) |
Health Diagnosing & Treating | 2,692 (26.8%) | 7,362 (73.2%) |
Health Technologists | 2,037 (28.9%) | 5,000 (71.1%) |
Total (Category) | 26,164 (47.0%) | 29,470 (53.0%) |
Total (Overall) | 67,860 (51.6%) | 63,669 (48.4%) |
Services Occupations
The most common Services occupations in Kalamazoo County are Food Preparation & Serving (9,275 | 7.0%), Healthcare Support (4,503 | 3.4%), Cleaning & Maintenance (4,260 | 3.2%), Personal Care & Service (4,239 | 3.2%), and Security & Protection (1,652 | 1.3%).

Services Occupations by Sex
Within the Services occupations in Kalamazoo County, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (81.1%), Security & Protection (69.9%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (64.1%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (84.9%), Personal Care & Service (72.5%), and Food Preparation & Serving (55.6%).

Occupation | Male | Female |
Healthcare Support | 678 (15.1%) | 3,825 (84.9%) |
Security & Protection | 1,155 (69.9%) | 497 (30.1%) |
Firefighting & Prevention | 566 (61.1%) | 360 (38.9%) |
Law Enforcement | 589 (81.1%) | 137 (18.9%) |
Food Preparation & Serving | 4,118 (44.4%) | 5,157 (55.6%) |
Cleaning & Maintenance | 2,732 (64.1%) | 1,528 (35.9%) |
Personal Care & Service | 1,167 (27.5%) | 3,072 (72.5%) |
Total (Category) | 9,850 (41.2%) | 14,079 (58.8%) |
Total (Overall) | 67,860 (51.6%) | 63,669 (48.4%) |
Sales and Office Occupations
The most common Sales and Office occupations in Kalamazoo County are Office & Administration (13,360 | 10.2%), and Sales & Related (11,683 | 8.9%).

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Occupation | Male | Female |
Sales & Related | 6,170 (52.8%) | 5,513 (47.2%) |
Office & Administration | 3,936 (29.5%) | 9,424 (70.5%) |
Total (Category) | 10,106 (40.4%) | 14,937 (59.7%) |
Total (Overall) | 67,860 (51.6%) | 63,669 (48.4%) |
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations
The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Kalamazoo County are Construction & Extraction (4,588 | 3.5%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (3,003 | 2.3%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (868 | 0.7%).

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Occupation | Male | Female |
Farming, Fishing & Forestry | 555 (63.9%) | 313 (36.1%) |
Construction & Extraction | 4,543 (99.0%) | 45 (1.0%) |
Installation, Maintenance & Repair | 2,798 (93.2%) | 205 (6.8%) |
Total (Category) | 7,896 (93.3%) | 563 (6.7%) |
Total (Overall) | 67,860 (51.6%) | 63,669 (48.4%) |
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations
The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Kalamazoo County are Production (9,532 | 7.2%), Material Moving (5,343 | 4.1%), and Transportation (3,589 | 2.7%).

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Occupation | Male | Female |
Production | 6,958 (73.0%) | 2,574 (27.0%) |
Transportation | 3,149 (87.7%) | 440 (12.3%) |
Material Moving | 3,737 (69.9%) | 1,606 (30.1%) |
Total (Category) | 13,844 (75.0%) | 4,620 (25.0%) |
Total (Overall) | 67,860 (51.6%) | 63,669 (48.4%) |
Employment Industries by Sex in Kalamazoo County
Employment Industries in Kalamazoo County
The major employment industries in Kalamazoo County include Manufacturing (22,939 | 17.4%), Health Care & Social Assistance (20,188 | 15.3%), Educational Services (14,280 | 10.9%), Retail Trade (13,851 | 10.5%), and Accommodation & Food Services (11,084 | 8.4%).

Employment Industries by Sex in Kalamazoo County
The Kalamazoo County industries that see more men than women are Construction (85.6%), Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (81.5%), and Utilities (75.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (76.8%), Educational Services (62.8%), and Information (61.1%).

Industry | Male | Female |
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting | 918 (72.3%) | 352 (27.7%) |
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction | 53 (81.5%) | 12 (18.5%) |
Construction | 5,199 (85.6%) | 876 (14.4%) |
Manufacturing | 15,991 (69.7%) | 6,948 (30.3%) |
Wholesale Trade | 2,038 (71.1%) | 829 (28.9%) |
Retail Trade | 7,205 (52.0%) | 6,646 (48.0%) |
Transportation & Warehousing | 2,673 (72.2%) | 1,027 (27.8%) |
Utilities | 544 (75.0%) | 181 (25.0%) |
Information | 543 (39.0%) | 851 (61.1%) |
Finance & Insurance | 2,789 (43.8%) | 3,580 (56.2%) |
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing | 1,465 (58.3%) | 1,046 (41.7%) |
Professional & Scientific | 3,751 (54.3%) | 3,160 (45.7%) |
Enterprise Management | 66 (46.2%) | 77 (53.8%) |
Administrative & Support | 2,565 (58.0%) | 1,857 (42.0%) |
Educational Services | 5,313 (37.2%) | 8,967 (62.8%) |
Health Care & Social Assistance | 4,677 (23.2%) | 15,511 (76.8%) |
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 1,427 (51.6%) | 1,339 (48.4%) |
Accommodation & Food Services | 5,446 (49.1%) | 5,638 (50.9%) |
Public Administration | 1,820 (53.2%) | 1,600 (46.8%) |
Total | 67,860 (51.6%) | 63,669 (48.4%) |
Education in Kalamazoo County
School Enrollment in Kalamazoo County
The most common levels of schooling among the 73,694 students in Kalamazoo County are college / undergraduate (25,410 | 34.5%), middle school (13,233 | 18.0%), and high school (12,088 | 16.4%).

School Level | # Students | % Students |
Nursery / Preschool | 3,741 | 5.1% |
Kindergarten | 3,608 | 4.9% |
Elementary School | 11,291 | 15.3% |
Middle School | 13,233 | 18.0% |
High School | 12,088 | 16.4% |
College / Undergraduate | 25,410 | 34.5% |
Graduate / Professional | 4,323 | 5.9% |
Total | 73,694 | 100.0% |
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Kalamazoo County
Out of a total of 73,694 students who are enrolled in schools in Kalamazoo County, 10,022 (13.6%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 63,672 (86.4%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 1,189 (44.6% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 6,676 (90.8% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.

Age Bracket | Public School | Private School |
3 to 4 Year Olds | 1,475 (55.4%) | 1,189 (44.6%) |
5 to 9 Year Old | 12,312 (85.2%) | 2,137 (14.8%) |
10 to 14 Year Olds | 13,805 (87.3%) | 2,006 (12.7%) |
15 to 17 Year Olds | 8,372 (90.6%) | 873 (9.4%) |
18 to 19 Year Olds | 6,676 (90.8%) | 676 (9.2%) |
20 to 24 Year Olds | 14,918 (90.3%) | 1,608 (9.7%) |
25 to 34 Year Olds | 4,014 (79.9%) | 1,011 (20.1%) |
35 Years and over | 2,095 (79.9%) | 527 (20.1%) |
Total | 63,672 (86.4%) | 10,022 (13.6%) |
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Kalamazoo County
Business (14,112 | 19.0%), education (10,635 | 14.3%), science & technology (8,080 | 10.9%), engineering (5,554 | 7.5%), and arts & humanities (5,551 | 7.5%) are the most common fields of study among 74,329 individuals in Kalamazoo County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.

Field of Study | # Graduates | % Graduates |
Computers & Mathematics | 2,250 | 3.0% |
Bio, Nature & Agricultural | 5,396 | 7.3% |
Physical & Health Sciences | 2,956 | 4.0% |
Psychology | 3,135 | 4.2% |
Social Sciences | 3,975 | 5.3% |
Engineering | 5,554 | 7.5% |
Multidisciplinary Studies | 845 | 1.1% |
Science & Technology | 8,080 | 10.9% |
Business | 14,112 | 19.0% |
Education | 10,635 | 14.3% |
Literature & Languages | 2,993 | 4.0% |
Liberal Arts & History | 3,284 | 4.4% |
Visual & Performing Arts | 2,434 | 3.3% |
Communications | 3,129 | 4.2% |
Arts & Humanities | 5,551 | 7.5% |
Total | 74,329 | 100.0% |
Transportation & Commute in Kalamazoo County
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Kalamazoo County
The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Kalamazoo County are males with 2 vehicles (30,587, accounting for 46.2%) and females with 2 vehicles (25,943, making up 50.9%).

Vehicles Available | Male | Female |
No Vehicle | 1,511 (2.3%) | 1,563 (2.6%) |
1 Vehicle | 12,536 (19.0%) | 13,727 (22.9%) |
2 Vehicles | 30,587 (46.2%) | 25,943 (43.2%) |
3 Vehicles | 13,209 (20.0%) | 11,430 (19.0%) |
4 Vehicles | 6,120 (9.2%) | 5,316 (8.8%) |
5 or more Vehicles | 2,199 (3.3%) | 2,103 (3.5%) |
Total | 66,162 (100.0%) | 60,082 (100.0%) |
Commute Time in Kalamazoo County
The most frequently occuring commute durations in Kalamazoo County are 15 to 19 minutes (24,595 commuters, 21.0%), 10 to 14 minutes (21,918 commuters, 18.7%), and 20 to 24 minutes (20,134 commuters, 17.2%).

Commute Time | # Commuters | % Commuters |
Less than 5 Minutes | 3,683 | 3.2% |
5 to 9 Minutes | 13,909 | 11.9% |
10 to 14 Minutes | 21,918 | 18.7% |
15 to 19 Minutes | 24,595 | 21.0% |
20 to 24 Minutes | 20,134 | 17.2% |
25 to 29 Minutes | 8,136 | 7.0% |
30 to 34 Minutes | 11,112 | 9.5% |
35 to 39 Minutes | 2,676 | 2.3% |
40 to 44 Minutes | 2,351 | 2.0% |
45 to 59 Minutes | 4,051 | 3.5% |
60 to 89 Minutes | 3,038 | 2.6% |
90 or more Minutes | 1,405 | 1.2% |
Commute Time by Sex in Kalamazoo County
The most common commute times in Kalamazoo County are 15 to 19 minutes (12,028 commuters, 19.6%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (12,567 commuters, 22.7%) for females.

Commute Time | Male | Female |
Less than 5 Minutes | 1,996 (3.2%) | 1,687 (3.0%) |
5 to 9 Minutes | 6,495 (10.6%) | 7,414 (13.4%) |
10 to 14 Minutes | 10,597 (17.2%) | 11,321 (20.4%) |
15 to 19 Minutes | 12,028 (19.6%) | 12,567 (22.7%) |
20 to 24 Minutes | 10,715 (17.4%) | 9,419 (17.0%) |
25 to 29 Minutes | 4,286 (7.0%) | 3,850 (6.9%) |
30 to 34 Minutes | 6,834 (11.1%) | 4,278 (7.7%) |
35 to 39 Minutes | 1,498 (2.4%) | 1,178 (2.1%) |
40 to 44 Minutes | 1,505 (2.5%) | 846 (1.5%) |
45 to 59 Minutes | 2,397 (3.9%) | 1,654 (3.0%) |
60 to 89 Minutes | 2,122 (3.5%) | 916 (1.7%) |
90 or more Minutes | 1,057 (1.7%) | 348 (0.6%) |
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Kalamazoo County
The most frequent times of departure to work in Kalamazoo County are 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (9,063, 14.7%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (8,729, 15.7%) for females.

Time of Departure | Male | Female |
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM | 3,537 (5.8%) | 1,546 (2.8%) |
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM | 1,915 (3.1%) | 1,024 (1.8%) |
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM | 3,520 (5.7%) | 1,631 (2.9%) |
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM | 4,825 (7.8%) | 2,698 (4.9%) |
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM | 6,413 (10.4%) | 5,328 (9.6%) |
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM | 7,198 (11.7%) | 7,588 (13.7%) |
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM | 9,063 (14.7%) | 8,729 (15.7%) |
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM | 4,735 (7.7%) | 6,246 (11.3%) |
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM | 2,856 (4.6%) | 3,465 (6.2%) |
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM | 3,611 (5.9%) | 3,470 (6.2%) |
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM | 2,052 (3.3%) | 2,080 (3.7%) |
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM | 898 (1.5%) | 922 (1.7%) |
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM | 5,900 (9.6%) | 5,337 (9.6%) |
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM | 5,007 (8.1%) | 5,414 (9.8%) |
Total | 61,530 (100.0%) | 55,478 (100.0%) |
Housing Occupancy in Kalamazoo County
Occupancy by Ownership in Kalamazoo County
Of the total 105,797 dwellings in Kalamazoo County, owner-occupied units account for 67,729 (64.0%), while renter-occupied units make up 38,068 (36.0%).

Occupancy | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
Owner Occupied Housing Units | 67,729 | 64.0% |
Renter-Occupied Housing Units | 38,068 | 36.0% |
Total Occupied Housing Units | 105,797 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Household Size in Kalamazoo County

Household Size | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
1-Person Household | 31,741 | 30.0% |
2-Person Household | 37,373 | 35.3% |
3-Person Household | 15,348 | 14.5% |
4+ Person Household | 21,335 | 20.2% |
Total Housing Units | 105,797 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Kalamazoo County

Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
1-Person Household | 14,951 (47.1%) | 16,790 (52.9%) |
2-Person Household | 26,380 (70.6%) | 10,993 (29.4%) |
3-Person Household | 10,578 (68.9%) | 4,770 (31.1%) |
4+ Person Household | 15,820 (74.2%) | 5,515 (25.9%) |
Total Housing Units | 67,729 (64.0%) | 38,068 (36.0%) |
Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Kalamazoo County

Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Less than High School | 1,831 (35.8%) | 3,281 (64.2%) |
High School Diploma | 12,648 (58.2%) | 9,092 (41.8%) |
College/Associate Degree | 21,096 (57.9%) | 15,313 (42.1%) |
Bachelor's Degree or higher | 32,154 (75.6%) | 10,382 (24.4%) |
Occupancy by Age of Householder in Kalamazoo County

Age Bracket | # Households | % Households |
Under 35 Years | 28,713 | 27.1% |
35 to 44 Years | 17,378 | 16.4% |
45 to 54 Years | 16,446 | 15.5% |
55 to 64 Years | 17,145 | 16.2% |
65 to 74 Years | 14,984 | 14.2% |
75 to 84 Years | 7,554 | 7.1% |
85 Years and Over | 3,577 | 3.4% |
Total | 105,797 | 100.0% |
Housing Finances in Kalamazoo County
Median Income by Occupancy in Kalamazoo County

Occupancy Type | # Households | Median Income |
Owner-Occupied | 67,729 (64.0%) | $91,695 |
Renter-Occupied | 38,068 (36.0%) | $39,668 |
Average | 105,797 (100.0%) | $67,905 |
Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Kalamazoo County

Income Bracket | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Less than $5,000 | 986 (1.5%) | 2,441 (6.4%) |
$5,000 to $9,999 | 458 (0.7%) | 1,646 (4.3%) |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 1,055 (1.6%) | 2,981 (7.8%) |
$15,000 to $19,999 | 1,357 (2.0%) | 2,331 (6.1%) |
$20,000 to $24,999 | 1,590 (2.4%) | 2,554 (6.7%) |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 4,241 (6.3%) | 4,928 (13.0%) |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 6,541 (9.7%) | 6,003 (15.8%) |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 11,615 (17.2%) | 7,138 (18.8%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 9,147 (13.5%) | 3,916 (10.3%) |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 15,329 (22.6%) | 2,967 (7.8%) |
$150,000 or more | 15,410 (22.8%) | 1,163 (3.1%) |
Total | 67,729 (100.0%) | 38,068 (100.0%) |
Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Kalamazoo County

Monthly Cost | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Less than $300 | 1,746 (2.6%) | 1,220 (3.2%) |
$300 to $499 | 6,753 (10.0%) | 1,932 (5.1%) |
$500 to $799 | 13,409 (19.8%) | 7,720 (20.3%) |
$800 to $999 | 7,721 (11.4%) | 7,748 (20.3%) |
$1,000 to $1,499 | 16,503 (24.4%) | 13,054 (34.3%) |
$1,500 to $1,999 | 10,951 (16.2%) | 3,369 (8.8%) |
$2,000 to $2,499 | 4,652 (6.9%) | 1,156 (3.0%) |
$2,500 to $2,999 | 2,819 (4.2%) | 166 (0.4%) |
$3,000 or more | 3,175 (4.7%) | 438 (1.1%) |
Total | 67,729 (100.0%) | 38,068 (100.0%) |
Physical Housing Characteristics in Kalamazoo County
Housing Structures in Kalamazoo County

Structure Type | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
Single Unit, Detached | 69,221 | 65.4% |
Single Unit, Attached | 3,878 | 3.7% |
2 Unit Apartments | 2,358 | 2.2% |
3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 3,862 | 3.6% |
5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 6,414 | 6.1% |
10 or more Apartments | 16,657 | 15.7% |
Mobile Home / Other | 3,407 | 3.2% |
Total | 105,797 | 100.0% |
Housing Structures by Occupancy in Kalamazoo County

Structure Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Single Unit, Detached | 61,316 (88.6%) | 7,905 (11.4%) |
Single Unit, Attached | 2,339 (60.3%) | 1,539 (39.7%) |
2 Unit Apartments | 437 (18.5%) | 1,921 (81.5%) |
3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 409 (10.6%) | 3,453 (89.4%) |
5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 245 (3.8%) | 6,169 (96.2%) |
10 or more Apartments | 278 (1.7%) | 16,379 (98.3%) |
Mobile Home / Other | 2,705 (79.4%) | 702 (20.6%) |
Total | 67,729 (64.0%) | 38,068 (36.0%) |
Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Kalamazoo County

Number of Rooms | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
1 Room | 67 (0.1%) | 1,239 (3.3%) |
2 or 3 Rooms | 1,045 (1.5%) | 9,738 (25.6%) |
4 or 5 Rooms | 15,035 (22.2%) | 17,982 (47.2%) |
6 or 7 Rooms | 24,875 (36.7%) | 6,738 (17.7%) |
8 or more Rooms | 26,707 (39.4%) | 2,371 (6.2%) |
Total | 67,729 (100.0%) | 38,068 (100.0%) |
Housing Structure by Heating Type in Kalamazoo County

Heating Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Utility Gas | 54,226 (80.1%) | 23,307 (61.2%) |
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas | 5,250 (7.7%) | 838 (2.2%) |
Electricity | 5,806 (8.6%) | 12,679 (33.3%) |
Fuel Oil or Kerosene | 834 (1.2%) | 282 (0.7%) |
Coal or Coke | 17 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
All other Fuels | 1,496 (2.2%) | 362 (0.9%) |
No Fuel Used | 100 (0.2%) | 600 (1.6%) |
Total | 67,729 (100.0%) | 38,068 (100.0%) |
Household Vehicle Usage in Kalamazoo County

Vehicles per Household | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
No Vehicle | 1,384 (2.0%) | 5,778 (15.2%) |
1 Vehicle | 16,829 (24.8%) | 19,165 (50.3%) |
2 Vehicles | 32,165 (47.5%) | 9,451 (24.8%) |
3 or more Vehicles | 17,351 (25.6%) | 3,674 (9.7%) |
Total | 67,729 (100.0%) | 38,068 (100.0%) |
Real Estate & Mortgages in Kalamazoo County
Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Kalamazoo County
Characteristic | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Housing Units | 25,514 | 42,215 |
Median Property Value | $192,500 | $220,600 |
Median Household Income | $65,572 | $11,479 |
Monthly Housing Costs | $613 | $3,077 |
Real Estate Taxes | $2,947 | $1,114 |
Property Value by Mortgage Status in Kalamazoo County

Property Value | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than $50,000 | 2,754 (10.8%) | 766 (1.8%) |
$50,000 to $99,999 | 3,154 (12.4%) | 2,905 (6.9%) |
$100,000 to $299,999 | 13,769 (54.0%) | 26,950 (63.8%) |
$300,000 to $499,999 | 4,228 (16.6%) | 8,221 (19.5%) |
$500,000 to $749,999 | 1,113 (4.4%) | 2,302 (5.4%) |
$750,000 to $999,999 | 343 (1.3%) | 578 (1.4%) |
$1,000,000 or more | 153 (0.6%) | 493 (1.2%) |
Total | 25,514 (100.0%) | 42,215 (100.0%) |
Household Income by Mortgage Status in Kalamazoo County

Household Income | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than $10,000 | 922 (3.6%) | 930 (2.2%) |
$10,000 to $24,999 | 2,291 (9.0%) | 522 (1.2%) |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 2,800 (11.0%) | 1,711 (4.1%) |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 3,597 (14.1%) | 1,441 (3.4%) |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 4,932 (19.3%) | 2,944 (7.0%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 3,353 (13.1%) | 6,683 (15.8%) |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 3,688 (14.4%) | 5,794 (13.7%) |
$150,000 or more | 3,931 (15.4%) | 11,641 (27.6%) |
Total | 25,514 (100.0%) | 42,215 (100.0%) |
Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Kalamazoo County

Value-to-Income Ratio | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than 2.0x | 9,970 (39.1%) | 107,245 (254.0%) |
2.0x to 2.9x | 4,718 (18.5%) | 19,292 (45.7%) |
3.0x to 3.9x | 2,994 (11.7%) | 10,692 (25.3%) |
4.0x or more | 7,507 (29.4%) | 5,582 (13.2%) |
Total | 25,514 (100.0%) | 42,215 (100.0%) |
Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Kalamazoo County

Property Taxes | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than $800 | 1,416 (5.6%) | 167 (0.4%) |
$800 to $1,499 | 2,820 (11.1%) | 1,065 (2.5%) |
$800 to $1,499 | 19,283 (75.6%) | 3,693 (8.7%) |
Total | 25,514 (100.0%) | 42,215 (100.0%) |
Health & Disability in Kalamazoo County
Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Kalamazoo County

Age Bracket | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
Under 6 Years | 17,884 (96.6%) | 629 (3.4%) |
6 to 18 Years | 40,364 (97.5%) | 1,031 (2.5%) |
19 to 25 Years | 37,866 (93.6%) | 2,595 (6.4%) |
26 to 34 Years | 27,963 (90.7%) | 2,865 (9.3%) |
35 to 44 Years | 28,825 (92.8%) | 2,234 (7.2%) |
45 to 54 Years | 26,338 (94.1%) | 1,667 (5.9%) |
55 to 64 Years | 27,907 (94.8%) | 1,546 (5.2%) |
65 to 74 Years | 23,676 (99.5%) | 129 (0.5%) |
75 Years and older | 15,802 (99.8%) | 30 (0.2%) |
Total | 246,625 (95.1%) | 12,726 (4.9%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Kalamazoo County

Citizenship Status | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
Native Born | 17,884 (96.6%) | 629 (3.4%) |
Foreign Born, Citizen | 40,364 (97.5%) | 1,031 (2.5%) |
Foreign Born, not a Citizen | 37,866 (93.6%) | 2,595 (6.4%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Kalamazoo County

Household Income | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
Under $25,000 | 26,042 (94.8%) | 1,438 (5.2%) |
$25,000 to $49,999 | 39,444 (91.0%) | 3,881 (9.0%) |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 39,982 (93.9%) | 2,589 (6.1%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 32,983 (96.4%) | 1,240 (3.6%) |
$100,000 and over | 102,611 (97.1%) | 3,025 (2.9%) |
Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Kalamazoo County

Age Bracket | Public Insurance | Private Insurance |
Under 6 | 6,600 (35.6%) | 12,305 (66.5%) |
6 to 18 Years | 12,401 (30.0%) | 30,380 (73.4%) |
19 to 25 Years | 6,772 (16.7%) | 32,645 (80.7%) |
25 to 34 Years | 6,959 (22.6%) | 22,094 (71.7%) |
35 to 44 Years | 5,000 (16.1%) | 25,003 (80.5%) |
45 to 54 Years | 5,083 (18.1%) | 22,475 (80.2%) |
55 to 64 Years | 5,999 (20.4%) | 23,633 (80.2%) |
65 to 74 Years | 22,861 (96.0%) | 16,165 (67.9%) |
75 Years and over | 15,632 (98.7%) | 11,050 (69.8%) |
Total | 87,307 (33.7%) | 195,750 (75.5%) |
Disability Status by Sex by Age in Kalamazoo County

Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 41 (0.5%) | 88 (1.2%) |
5 to 17 Years | 2,144 (10.2%) | 974 (4.9%) |
18 to 34 Years | 3,226 (8.6%) | 3,225 (8.5%) |
35 to 64 Years | 5,005 (11.4%) | 6,035 (13.5%) |
65 to 74 Years | 2,411 (21.8%) | 2,017 (15.8%) |
75 Years and over | 2,828 (44.4%) | 4,053 (42.8%) |
Disability Class by Sex by Age in Kalamazoo County
Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 41 (0.5%) | 21 (0.3%) |
5 to 17 Years | 55 (0.3%) | 36 (0.2%) |
18 to 34 Years | 491 (1.3%) | 192 (0.5%) |
35 to 64 Years | 1,291 (2.9%) | 984 (2.2%) |
65 to 74 Years | 1,286 (11.6%) | 395 (3.1%) |
75 Years and over | 1,726 (27.1%) | 1,562 (16.5%) |
Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 67 (0.9%) |
5 to 17 Years | 138 (0.7%) | 130 (0.6%) |
18 to 34 Years | 408 (1.1%) | 570 (1.5%) |
35 to 64 Years | 845 (1.9%) | 1,141 (2.5%) |
65 to 74 Years | 379 (3.4%) | 216 (1.7%) |
75 Years and over | 466 (7.3%) | 675 (7.1%) |
Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Age Bracket | Male | Female |
5 to 17 Years | 1,869 (8.9%) | 850 (4.3%) |
18 to 34 Years | 2,032 (5.4%) | 2,160 (5.7%) |
35 to 64 Years | 1,951 (4.4%) | 2,576 (5.8%) |
65 to 74 Years | 509 (4.6%) | 458 (3.6%) |
75 Years and over | 675 (10.6%) | 966 (10.2%) |
Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Age Bracket | Male | Female |
5 to 17 Years | 179 (0.9%) | 20 (0.1%) |
18 to 34 Years | 453 (1.2%) | 366 (1.0%) |
35 to 64 Years | 2,041 (4.7%) | 3,032 (6.8%) |
65 to 74 Years | 1,139 (10.3%) | 1,416 (11.1%) |
75 Years and over | 1,686 (26.5%) | 2,697 (28.5%) |
Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Age Bracket | Male | Female |
5 to 17 Years | 403 (1.9%) | 121 (0.6%) |
18 to 34 Years | 302 (0.8%) | 140 (0.4%) |
35 to 64 Years | 805 (1.8%) | 1,187 (2.6%) |
65 to 74 Years | 445 (4.0%) | 422 (3.3%) |
75 Years and over | 516 (8.1%) | 896 (9.5%) |
Technology Access in Kalamazoo County
Computing Device Access in Kalamazoo County

Device Type | # Households | % Households |
Desktop or Laptop | 86,020 | 81.3% |
Smartphone | 93,517 | 88.4% |
Tablet | 68,228 | 64.5% |
No Computing Device | 5,835 | 5.5% |
Total | 105,797 | 100.0% |
Internet Access in Kalamazoo County

Internet Type | # Households | % Households |
Dial-Up Internet | 221 | 0.2% |
Broadband Home | 78,670 | 74.4% |
Cellular Data Only | 11,757 | 11.1% |
Satellite Internet | 6,076 | 5.7% |
No Internet | 11,321 | 10.7% |
Total | 105,797 | 100.0% |
Kalamazoo County Summary
Kalamazoo County, Michigan is located in the southwestern region of the state and is part of the Kalamazoo-Portage Metropolitan Statistical Area. The county is home to a population of approximately 260,000 people, making it the fifth most populous county in Michigan. Kalamazoo County is bordered by Allegan County to the north, Van Buren County to the east, Calhoun County to the south, and St. Joseph County to the west.
History
Kalamazoo County was established in 1830 and was named after the Kalamazoo River, which was named by the Potawatomi Indians. The county was originally part of the Northwest Territory and was part of the Michigan Territory when it was established in 1805. The county was initially divided into two townships, Kalamazoo and Arcadia. The county was further divided into six townships in 1829.
The county was home to a variety of Native American tribes, including the Potawatomi, Ottawa, and Chippewa. The first European settlers arrived in the area in the early 1800s and the county was officially organized in 1830. The county was home to a variety of industries, including lumber, agriculture, and manufacturing.
Geography
Kalamazoo County is located in the southwestern region of Michigan and is part of the Kalamazoo-Portage Metropolitan Statistical Area. The county is bordered by Allegan County to the north, Van Buren County to the east, Calhoun County to the south, and St. Joseph County to the west. The county covers an area of approximately 545 square miles and is home to a variety of terrain, including rolling hills, forests, and wetlands. The county is home to a variety of rivers, including the Kalamazoo River, Portage River, and St. Joseph River.
Economy
Kalamazoo County is home to a variety of industries, including manufacturing, healthcare, education, and tourism. The county is home to a number of major employers, including Stryker Corporation, Pfizer, and Bronson Healthcare. The county is also home to a number of higher education institutions, including Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo College, and Kalamazoo Valley Community College.
The county is home to a variety of attractions, including the Kalamazoo Valley Museum, Kalamazoo Nature Center, and the Air Zoo. The county is also home to a variety of outdoor activities, including hiking, biking, and camping.
Demographics
As of the 2010 census, Kalamazoo County had a population of 260,331. The racial makeup of the county was 79.2% White, 14.3% African American, 0.5% Native American, 2.3% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.7% from other races, and 2.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.2% of the population.
The median income for a household in the county was $45,936 and the median income for a family was $58,945. The per capita income for the county was $23,945. About 11.2% of families and 15.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.2% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.
Common Questions
What is Per Capita Income in Kalamazoo County?
Per Capita income in Kalamazoo County is $37,852.
What is the Median Family Income in Kalamazoo County?
Median Family Income in Kalamazoo County is $91,978.
What is the Median Household income in Kalamazoo County?
Median Household Income in Kalamazoo County is $67,905.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Kalamazoo County?
Income or Wage Gap in Kalamazoo County is 32.6%.
Women in Kalamazoo County earn 67.4 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Kalamazoo County?
Family Income Deficit in Kalamazoo County is $10,237.
Families that are below poverty line in Kalamazoo County earn $10,237 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Kalamazoo County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Kalamazoo County is 0.46.
What is the Total Population of Kalamazoo County?
Total Population of Kalamazoo County is 261,426.
What is the Total Male Population of Kalamazoo County?
Total Male Population of Kalamazoo County is 128,595.
What is the Total Female Population of Kalamazoo County?
Total Female Population of Kalamazoo County is 132,831.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Kalamazoo County?
There are 96.81 Males per 100 Females in Kalamazoo County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Kalamazoo County?
There are 103.29 Females per 100 Males in Kalamazoo County.
What is the Median Population Age in Kalamazoo County?
Median Population Age in Kalamazoo County is 34.6 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Kalamazoo County
Average Family Size in Kalamazoo County is 3.0 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Kalamazoo County
Average Household Size in Kalamazoo County is 2.4 People.
How Large is the Labor Force in Kalamazoo County?
There are 140,840 People in the Labor Forcein in Kalamazoo County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Kalamazoo County?
66.6% of People are in the Labor Force in Kalamazoo County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Kalamazoo County?
Unemployment Rate in Kalamazoo County is 6.4%.