2023 ACS Census Data · Population 261,437
Kalamazoo County is a large county in Michigan with a population of 261,437. The median household income is $70,525, 8% above the national average. The poverty rate is 13.3%, median home value is $227,500, and 40.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 69% above the national average.
Population
261,437
2023 estimate
Rank #274 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$70,525
Household
Rank #1017 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$227,500
Owner-occupied
Rank #945 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
40.8%
Adults 25+
Rank #238 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
50.9%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
5.8%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
8.2%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
4.6%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
10% above Michigan avg·8% above national avg
Poverty Rate
0% below Michigan avg·12% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
20% above Michigan avg·15% above national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$39,915
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
13.3%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
66.2%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
25% above Michigan avg·9% above national avg
Median Monthly Rent
20% above Michigan avg·13% above national avg
Home Ownership Rate
20% below Michigan avg·12% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
18% below Michigan avg·16% below national avg
Housing Units
114,463
Households
106,251
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.4
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,566
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
89.9%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
20 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
65% above Michigan avg·69% above national avg
High School Graduation Rate
3% above Michigan avg·7% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
9.2%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
5.9%
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