Kalamazoo County, Michigan
County
Overview
- County Name
- Kalamazoo County
- State
- Michigan
- FIPS Code
- 26077
- State FIPS
- 26
- County FIPS
- 077
Geography
- Land Area
- 561.96 sq mi
- Water Area
- 18.34 sq mi
- Total Area
- 580.30 sq mi
- Latitude
- 42.246266
- Longitude
- -85.532854
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 254,607
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 199,376
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 241,037 | 94.7% |
| Hispanic | 13,569 | 5.3% |
| White | 197,431 | 77.5% |
| Black | 27,223 | 10.7% |
| Asian | 4,832 | 1.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 334 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 20 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 848 | 0.3% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 190,917 | 95.8% |
| Hispanic | 8,455 | 4.2% |
| White | 161,009 | 80.8% |
| Black | 22,848 | 11.5% |
| Asian | 4,872 | 2.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,931 | 1.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 16 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 498 | 0.2% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 262,375
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $77,845
- Poverty Rate
- 12.3%
- Population Below Poverty
- 32,277
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 199,261 | 75.9% |
| Black | 28,850 | 11.0% |
| Asian | 7,470 | 2.8% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 195,575
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 126,130 | 64.5% |
| Republican | 47,477 | 24.3% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 21,968 | 11.2% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 94,683 | 48.4% |
| Female | 100,883 | 51.6% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 148,870 | 76.1% |
| Hispanic | 7,328 | 3.7% |
| Black | 12,596 | 6.4% |
| Asian | 3,338 | 1.7% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 115,170
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 58.9%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 92,232 | 62.0% |
| Hispanic | 3,041 | 41.5% |
| Black | 3,848 | 30.5% |
| Asian | 1,707 | 51.1% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 52,920 | 55.9% |
| Female | 62,250 | 61.7% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 32,529 (19.5%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 68,997 (40.8%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 114,908
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $244,806
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,145
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 76.5%
- Public Transit
- 1.1%
- Work From Home
- 12.6%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 34.0%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.