Kalamazoo County, Michigan
Located in Michigan, Kalamazoo County has a population of 262,375 residents and a median age of 35.0 years, making it the #276 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 12.7%. The median home value is $241,800, and the median household income is $72,532, which is 3% below the national median.
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.
Population Trend
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Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
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Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
Economy
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%.
Median Household Income Trend
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Housing
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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Education
In Kalamazoo County, 41.3% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 22.5% above the national average, ranking #242 out of 3,222 counties.
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Life expectancy in Kalamazoo County is 77.1 years. 15.4% of adults report poor or fair health and 5.1% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
Life Expectancy Trend
Substance Use
15.6% of adults in Kalamazoo County smoke , 35.7% are obese , and 19.8% report excessive drinking. The drug overdose death rate is 20.8 per 100,000.
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Safety
The homicide rate in Kalamazoo County is 6.3 per 100,000 and the suicide rate is 16.3 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 11.2 per 100,000.
Homicide Rate Trend
Families & Children
14.5% of children in Kalamazoo County live in poverty and the infant mortality rate is 5.7 per 1,000 live births. The teen birth rate is 14.5 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
Infant Mortality Trend
Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Kalamazoo County is 71.9%. The mean commute time is 23.0 min, which is 16.7% below the national average.
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In the 2024 presidential election, Kalamazoo County voted Democratic with a margin of 17.7%. The vote was 58% Dem / 40.3% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 1.1 toward Republicans .
Vote Share Over Time
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.