Kalamazoo, MI Demographics

A map of Kalamazoo's Population by Race

Kalamazoo, Michigan has an estimated population of 73,076, a less than 1% change from the 73,598 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 60.0% White, 22.3% Black, 7.8% Hispanic, 6.3% Multiracial, 3.0% Asian, and 0.6% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Kalamazoo, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Kalamazoo has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Michigan overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Kalamazoo, that probability was 59.4% in 2020 and 57.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Kalamazoo is ranked the 16th most populous place in Michigan, out of 745 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Kalamazoo was ranked the 16th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Kalamazoo's White Population

43,874 residents of Kalamazoo, or 60.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Kalamazoo is considerably lower than in Michigan overall, where 72.4% of the population is White. Kalamazoo ranks 706th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kalamazoo's White population has grown by an estimated 2.0%. White residents' share of Kalamazoo's population has increased from 58.4% to 60.0%.

Kalamazoo is less White than neighboring Westwood (64.9% White), Eastwood (62.6% White), Parchment (66% White), Portage (79.5% White), and Comstock Northwest (72.7% White).

Kalamazoo's Black Population

16,312 residents of Kalamazoo, or 22.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Kalamazoo is higher than in Michigan overall, where 13.1% of the population is Black. Kalamazoo ranks 30th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kalamazoo's Black population has declined by an estimated 2.7%. Black residents' share of Kalamazoo's population has decreased from 22.8% to 22.3%.

Kalamazoo is more Black than neighboring Westwood (19.7% Black), Eastwood (15.5% Black), Parchment (12.5% Black), Portage (6.2% Black), and Comstock Northwest (12.1% Black).

Kalamazoo's Asian Population

2,185 residents of Kalamazoo, or 3.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Kalamazoo is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 3.4% of the population is Asian. Kalamazoo ranks 78th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kalamazoo's Asian population has grown by an estimated 38.0%. Asian residents' share of Kalamazoo's population has increased from 2.2% to 3.0%.

Kalamazoo is more Asian than neighboring Eastwood (0.5% Asian), and Parchment (1.2% Asian). Kalamazoo is less Asian than neighboring Westwood (5.7% Asian), Portage (3.4% Asian), and Comstock Northwest (5.7% Asian).

Kalamazoo's Hispanic Population

5,698 residents of Kalamazoo, or 7.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Kalamazoo is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 5.9% of the population is Hispanic. Kalamazoo ranks 54th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kalamazoo's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 14.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Kalamazoo's population has decreased from 9.1% to 7.8%.

Kalamazoo is more Hispanic than neighboring Westwood (4.1% Hispanic), Parchment (7.2% Hispanic), Portage (5.6% Hispanic), and Comstock Northwest (4.4% Hispanic). Kalamazoo is less Hispanic than neighboring Eastwood (12.9% Hispanic).

Kalamazoo's Native American/Other Population

436 residents of Kalamazoo, or 0.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Kalamazoo is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Kalamazoo ranks 195th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kalamazoo's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 47.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Kalamazoo's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.6%.

Kalamazoo is more Native American/Other than neighboring Westwood (0% Native American/Other), Eastwood (0.2% Native American/Other), and Portage (0.5% Native American/Other). Kalamazoo is less Native American/Other than neighboring Parchment (3.3% Native American/Other), and Comstock Northwest (0.7% Native American/Other).

Kalamazoo's Multiracial Population

4,571 residents of Kalamazoo, or 6.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Kalamazoo is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Kalamazoo ranks 80th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kalamazoo's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 4.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Kalamazoo's population has remained roughly unchanged at 6.3%.

Kalamazoo is more Multiracial than neighboring Westwood (5.6% Multiracial), Portage (4.8% Multiracial), and Comstock Northwest (4.4% Multiracial). Kalamazoo is less Multiracial than neighboring Eastwood (8.4% Multiracial), and Parchment (9.8% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.