Comstock Northwest is a CDP located in Kalamazoo County Michigan. Comstock Northwest has a 2024 population of 5,077. Comstock Northwest is currently declining at a rate of -0.53% annually and its population has decreased by -15.37% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,999 in 2020.
The average household income in Comstock Northwest is $81,484 with a poverty rate of 4.85%. The median age in Comstock Northwest is 38.2 years: 35.8 years for males, and 41.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Comstock Northwest was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,823 | 74.51% |
| Black or African American | 917 | 17.87% |
| Asian | 186 | 3.63% |
| Two or more races | 161 | 3.14% |
| Other race | 44 | 0.86% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Asian
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,612 | 1.96 | 43.5 | 56.5 |
| Non Family | 1,611 | 1.33 | 28.5 | 71.5 |
| Married | 750 | 2.99 | 76.7 | 23.3 |
| Female | 235 | 2.94 | 36.2 | 63.8 |
| Male | 16 | 2.88 | 100 | 0 |
2.93
Average Family Size
1.96
Average Household Size
43.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 189 | 4.93% |
| Associates Degree | 534 | 13.93% |
| Bachelors Degree | 881 | 22.98% |
| Graduate Degree | 396 | 10.33% |
| High School Graduate | 1,096 | 28.59% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 36 | 0.94% |
| Some College | 702 | 18.31% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,872 | 2,693 | 1,173 |
| Black | 745 | 723 | 39 |
| Asian | 88 | 64 | 29 |
| 2+ Races | 76 | 76 | 36 |
| Hispanic | 45 | 45 | 3 |
| Other Race | 44 | 44 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 47.37%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $49,627 | $50,580 | $35,852 |
| Graduate Degree | $65,833 | $72,639 | $60,250 |
| High School Graduate | $46,054 | $48,625 | $23,438 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $26,765 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $50,248 | $51,931 | $36,761 |
| Some College | $53,554 | $57,786 | $46,938 |
$50,248
Average Earnings
$51,931
Average Male
$36,761
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.07% of Comstock Northwest residents speak only English, while 6.93% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 6.27% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,814 | 209 | 5.48% |
| Multiple | 161 | 40 | 24.84% |
4.85%
Overall Poverty Rate
2.87%
Male Poverty Rate
6.74%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Comstock Northwest is Multiple, with 24.84% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Comstock Northwest is White, with 5.48% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 5.81%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.36%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 24.44% |
| High School | 5.47% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.19% |
| Some College | 1.94% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 42.86% |
| Male Employed | 0.59% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $88,691 | $92,916 |
| Households | $70,723 | $81,484 |
| Married Families | $91,618 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $68,157 | $73,290 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
42.9%
Male Marriage Rate
41.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
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.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
264
Number of Veterans
202
Male Veterans
62
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 101 |
| Second Gulf War | 84 |
| Korea | 58 |
| First Gulf War | 55 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 106 |
| 65 to 74 | 60 |
| 18 to 34 | 57 |
| 35 to 54 | 27 |
| 55 to 64 | 14 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 164 | 4.95% |
| Black | 57 | 7.65% |
| Other Race | 23 | 52.27% |
| 2+ Races | 20 | 16.81% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.79%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.17%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
69.6%
Labor Force Participation
67.6%
Employment Rate
3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
72.83%
Born in Comstock Northwest
93.53%
Native Born
6.47%
Foreign Born
4.4%
Non Citizen
2.07%
Naturalized
93.53% of Comstock Northwest residents were born in the United States, with 72.83% having been born in Michigan. 4.4% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5,077 | -27 | -0.53% |
| 2023 | 5,104 | -27 | -0.53% |
| 2022 | 5,131 | -307 | -5.65% |
| 2021 | 5,438 | -561 | -9.35% |
| 2020 | 5,999 | -319 | -5.05% |
| 2019 | 6,318 | 174 | 2.83% |
| 2018 | 6,144 | 187 | 3.14% |
| 2017 | 5,957 | 229 | 4% |
| 2016 | 5,728 | 588 | 11.44% |
| 2015 | 5,140 | -629 | -10.9% |
| 2014 | 5,769 | -158 | -2.67% |
| 2013 | 5,927 | 4 | 0.07% |
| 2012 | 5,923 | -211 | -3.44% |
| 2011 | 6,134 | 679 | 12.45% |
| 2010 | 5,455 | 0 | 0% |