Kalamazoo, Michigan Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Kalamazoo, Michigan is 73,132 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 16th-largest city in Michigan. The median household income is $48,965, the median home value is $164,500, and the median age is 26.8.
The population has declined 1.4% since 2010 (74,334 → 73,290).
73,132
Population
2968
People / sq mi
$48,965
Median Income
$164,500
Median Home Value
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Kalamazoo covers 24.6 sq mi of land at 2968 people per square mile.
About Kalamazoo, MI
Age is the most distinctive thing about Kalamazoo: a median age of 26.8, younger than the national median. With 73,132 residents, Kalamazoo is a city in Michigan. It ranks #16 among cities in Michigan by population.
Household earnings sit near the bottom of the range at $48,965, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty sits at 17.2%, above the national 12.4%. Homes are comparatively cheap — a median value of $164,500, with typical rent around $1,031.
Degree attainment is mid-range for US cities: 37.1% of adults hold a four-year degree, above the national 35.0%. Remote work is below the national 14.0% at 8.9%, and the average commute runs about 18 minutes each way.
Kalamazoo city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Kalamazoo city had a population of 74,334 in 2010 and 73,290 in 2024, a -1.4% growth over 14 years. The peak was 76,483 in 2018. Average annual growth rate: -0.09%.
73,290
Population (2024)
74,334
Population (2010)
76,483
Peak (2018)
-0.09%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 74,334 |
| 2011 | 74,697 |
| 2012 | 75,545 |
| 2013 | 75,792 |
| 2014 | 76,099 |
| 2015 | 75,820 |
| 2016 | 75,826 |
| 2017 | 75,803 |
| 2018 | 76,483 |
| 2019 | 76,200 |
| 2020 | 73,489 |
| 2021 | 72,281 |
| 2022 | 72,911 |
| 2023 | 73,384 |
| 2024 | 73,290 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 62.9% |
| Black or African American | 22.7% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.6% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$48,965
Median Household Income
$27,514
Per Capita Income
17.2%
Poverty Rate
4.5%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$164,500
Median Home Value
$1,031
Median Rent
42.9%
Owner-Occupied
Education
90.0%
High School+
37.1%
Bachelor's+
Commute
2.2%
Drive Alone
74.1%
Public Transit
8.9%
Work From Home
18.0 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
21.4%
Foreign Born
88.7%
Non-English at Home
4.4%
Veterans
14.1%
With Disability
92.8%
Health Insurance
95.0%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 27.8% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 17.5% |
| Manufacturing | 13.9% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 8.1% |
| Information | 5.2% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 4.9% |
| Retail Trade | 3.5% |
| Construction | 2.8% |
| Public Administration | 1.7% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 1.1% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 0.9% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Kalamazoo, Michigan has a population of 73,132 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 16th-largest city in Michigan.
The median household income in Kalamazoo, Michigan is $48,965, with 17.2% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Kalamazoo, Michigan is $164,500, with median monthly rent at $1,031 and a homeownership rate of 42.9%.
The median age in Kalamazoo, Michigan is 26.8 years. The population is 48.5% male and 51.5% female.
The population has declined 1.4% since 2010 (74,334 → 73,290).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.