Kalamazoo, Michigan Population 2022
Kalamazoo is a city located in Kalamazoo County Michigan. Kalamazoo has a 2020 population of 73,466. It is also the county seat of Kalamazoo County. Kalamazoo is currently declining at a rate of -0.09% annually and its population has decreased by -0.18% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 73,598 in 2010.
The average household income in Kalamazoo is $58,536 with a poverty rate of 27.47%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $825 per month, and the median house value is $113,700. The median age in Kalamazoo is 26.5 years, 26 years for males, and 27.2 years for females.
Kalamazoo Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Kalamazoowas:
- White: 66.55%
- Black or African American: 22.50%
- Two or more races: 8.03%
- Asian: 1.92%
- Other race: 0.90%
- Native American: 0.10%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
2021 and 2022 population is estimated by projecting the 2019 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 250,751 | 0.00% | |
| 2011 | 252,600 | 1,849 | 0.73% |
| 2012 | 255,353 | 2,753 | 1.08% |
| 2013 | 257,311 | 1,958 | 0.76% |
| 2014 | 258,951 | 1,640 | 0.63% |
| 2015 | 259,676 | 725 | 0.28% |
| 2016 | 261,304 | 1,628 | 0.62% |
| 2017 | 262,998 | 1,694 | 0.64% |
| 2018 | 264,680 | 1,682 | 0.64% |
| 2019 | 265,066 | 386 | 0.15% |
| 2020 | 265,452 | 386 | 0.15% |
| 2021 | 265,838 | 386 | 0.15% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 50,652 | 66.55% |
| Black or African American | 17,121 | 22.50% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 74 | 0.10% |
| Asian | 1,463 | 1.92% |
| Some Other Race | 683 | 0.90% |
| Two or More Races | 6,113 | 8.03% |
Kalamazoo Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 29,208 | 2.36 | 44 |
| Married | 8,337 | 3.06 | 76.1 |
| Male | 1,301 | 3.57 | 41.8 |
| Female | 3,803 | 3.39 | 32.5 |
| Non Family | 15,767 | 1.64 | 30.1 |
3.04
Average Family Size
2.36
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,313 | 3.26% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,396 | 5.95% |
| High School Graduate | 8,689 | 21.57% |
| Some College | 9,531 | 23.66% |
| Associates Degree | 3,894 | 9.67% |
| Bachelors Degree | 8,803 | 21.86% |
| Graduate Degree | 5,652 | 14.03% |
Kalamazoo Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 589 | 560 | 301 |
| White | 26,975 | 25,603 | 11,820 |
| 2+ Races | 2,008 | 1,841 | 590 |
| Hispanic | 2,146 | 1,384 | 415 |
| Other Race | 312 | 227 | 57 |
| Black | 8,931 | 7,391 | 1,373 |
| Native American | 34 | 27 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 95.08%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 51.10%.
$32,653
Average Earnings
$36,317
Average Male
$30,525
Average Female
Kalamazoo Language by Age
Kalamazoo Language
90.71% of Kalamazoo residents speak only English, while 9.29% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.30% of the population.
Kalamazoo Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 66 | 48 | 72.73% |
| Asian | 1,279 | 542 | 42.38% |
| Multiple | 5,914 | 2,147 | 36.30% |
| Black | 15,235 | 4,555 | 29.90% |
| White | 43,080 | 10,661 | 24.75% |
| Other | 199 | NaN% | |
| Hispanic | 4,919 | 1,458 | 29.64% |
27.47%
Overall Poverty Rate
27.81%
Male Poverty Rate
27.13%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Kalamazoo
The race most likely to be in poverty in Kalamazoo is Native, with 72.73% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Kalamazoo is Hispanic, with 29.64% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.63%. Among those working part-time, it was 43.40%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 32.85%.
Kalamazoo Marital Status
Marriage Rates
28.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
28.5%
Male Marriage Rate
27.7%
Female Marriage Rate
Kalamazoo Married by Age and Sex
Kalamazoo Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Kalamazoo Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,021 | 4.61% |
| Black | 565 | 4.60% |
| Asian | 35 | 2.46% |
| Other Race | 23 | 4.39% |
| 2+ Races | 176 | 4.91% |
| Hispanic | 133 | 3.92% |
Kalamazoo Veterans by Education
7.61%
Veteran Poverty Rate
22.33%
Veteran Disability Rate
65.2%
Labor Force Participation
60%
Employment Rate
8%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
71.70%
Born in Kalamazoo
93.92%
Native Born
6.08%
Foreign Born
4.40%
Non Citizen
1.68%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
93.92% of Kalamazoo residents were born in the United States, with 71.70% having been born in Michigan. 4.40% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1850 | 2,507 | 0.00% | |
| 1860 | 6,070 | 3,563 | 9.25% |
| 1870 | 9,181 | 3,111 | 4.22% |
| 1880 | 11,937 | 2,756 | 2.66% |
| 1890 | 17,853 | 5,916 | 4.11% |
| 1900 | 24,404 | 6,551 | 3.18% |
| 1910 | 39,437 | 15,033 | 4.92% |
| 1920 | 48,487 | 9,050 | 2.09% |
| 1930 | 54,786 | 6,299 | 1.23% |
| 1940 | 54,097 | -689 | -0.13% |
| 1950 | 57,704 | 3,607 | 0.65% |
| 1960 | 82,089 | 24,385 | 3.59% |
| 1970 | 85,555 | 3,466 | 0.41% |
| 1980 | 79,722 | -5,833 | -0.70% |
| 1990 | 80,277 | 555 | 0.07% |
| 2000 | 77,145 | -3,132 | -0.40% |
| 2010 | 74,262 | -2,883 | -0.38% |
| 2011 | 74,196 | -66 | -0.09% |
| 2012 | 74,130 | -66 | -0.09% |
| 2013 | 74,064 | -66 | -0.09% |
| 2014 | 73,998 | -66 | -0.09% |
| 2015 | 73,932 | -66 | -0.09% |
| 2016 | 73,866 | -66 | -0.09% |
| 2017 | 73,800 | -66 | -0.09% |
| 2018 | 73,734 | -66 | -0.09% |
| 2019 | 73,668 | -66 | -0.09% |
| 2020 | 73,598 | -70 | -0.10% |
| 2021 | 73,532 | -66 | -0.09% |
| 2022 | 73,466 | -66 | -0.09% |