Kalamazoo County, Michigan
MI · FIPS 26077 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 262,375 | — | #276 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $72,532 | -3.5% | #1,012 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 35.0 years | -10.0% | #2,966 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $241,800 | -14.2% | #962 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,093 | -6.0% | #736 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.7% | +0.5% | #1,436 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Kalamazoo County has a population of 262,375, making it the #276 most populous county in the US. The median age is 35.0 years, which is 10.0% below the national median.
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The median household income in Kalamazoo County is $72,532, ranking #1,012 out of 3,222 counties — 3.5% below the national median. The poverty rate is 12.7% and unemployment stands at 5.5%.
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The median home value in Kalamazoo County is $241,800 (-14.2% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,093/mo and the homeownership rate is 64.5%.
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95.3% of residents in Kalamazoo County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.9% above the national rate.
About Kalamazoo County, Michigan
Kalamazoo County, Michigan has a total population of 262,375, making it the 276th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Kalamazoo County is 35.0 years, which is 10.0% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Kalamazoo County is $72,532, which ranks #1,012 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 3.5% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 12.7%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.5%.
The median home value in Kalamazoo County is $241,800, 14.2% below the national median. Renters in Kalamazoo County pay a median gross rent of $1,093 per month. The homeownership rate is 64.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Kalamazoo County, 41.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 22.5% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.3% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 23.0 min.
Kalamazoo County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 74.6% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (10.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (5.9%).
All data for Kalamazoo County, Michigan comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.