Kalamazoo County's estimated 2026 population is 264,468 with a growth rate of 0.26% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Kalamazoo County is the 9th largest county in Michigan. The 2010 population was 250,754 and has seen a growth of 5.47% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 35 years
Female: 35.9 years
Male: 34 years
There are 206,469 adults, (42,340 of whom are seniors) in Kalamazoo County.
Female: 133,738 (51%)
Male: 128,637 (49%)
The racial composition of Kalamazoo County includes 75.95% White, 11% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 199,261 | 75.95% |
| Black or African American | 28,850 | 11% |
| Two or more races | 20,489 | 7.81% |
| Asian | 7,470 | 2.85% |
| Other race | 5,310 | 2.02% |
| Native American | 954 | 0.36% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 41 | 0.02% |
Kalamazoo County's average per capita income is $53,735. Household income levels show a median of $72,532. The poverty rate stands at 12.66%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $119,758 | $146,901 |
| Families | $100,087 | $125,457 |
| Households | $72,532 | $100,193 |
| Non Families | $45,115 | $60,831 |
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