Kalamazoo, MI
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Kalamazoo, Michigan Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
76,106
Unemployment
8.0%
Poverty
27.5%
Median Home
$113,700
Median Income
$43,222
Median Rent
$825
Kalamazoo SnackAbility
4
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
5/10
Housing
6
Affordability
6
Diversity
9
Safety
2
Amenities
9
Education
8
Commute
9
Kalamazoo, MI Crime Report
4,764
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
6,234.7
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
165.76%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Kalamazoo / 100k People |
Michigan / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 4,764 | 6,234.7 | 1,838.9 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 1,094 | 1,431.7 | 478.0 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 14 | 18.3 | 7.6 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 136 | 178.0 | 44.5 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 867 | 1,134.7 | 365.1 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 3,670 | 4,803.0 | 1,360.9 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 737 | 964.5 | 233.1 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 2,445 | 3,199.8 | 943.3 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 488 | 638.7 | 184.5 | 246.0 |
Kalamazoo, MI Cost Of Living
81
Kalamazoo's Overall Cost Of Living
Kalamazoo's Overall Cost Of Living
0.8x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Kalamazoo | Michigan | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 81 | 91 | 100 | |
| Services | 86 | 95 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 78 | 90 | 100 | |
| Health | 92 | 96 | 100 | |
| Housing | 60 | 76 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 98 | 101 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 101 | 103 | 100 | |
Kalamazoo, MI Photos
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Rankings for Kalamazoo in Michigan
Map Of Kalamazoo, MI
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Population over time in Kalamazoo
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 76,106 | 0.1% |
| 2019 | 76,040 | 0.3% |
| 2018 | 75,833 | -0.1% |
| 2017 | 75,885 | 0.5% |
| 2016 | 75,499 | 0.4% |
| 2015 | 75,190 | 0.5% |
| 2014 | 74,812 | 0.4% |
| 2013 | 74,494 | 0.2% |
| 2012 | 74,372 | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 74,318 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Kalamazoo
| Race | Kalamazoo | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 62.0% | 74.5% | 60.1% |
| African American | 21.7% | 13.5% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 1.9% | 3.2% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 7.2% | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 6.7% | 5.2% | 18.2% |
Gender in Kalamazoo
| Gender | Kalamazoo | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% | 50.8% | 50.8% |
| Male | 49.2% | 49.2% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Kalamazoo for adults over 25
| Education | Kalamazoo | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 2.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 6.0% | 6.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 22.0% | 29.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 24.0% | 23.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 10.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 22.0% | 18.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 10.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Kalamazoo, Michigan
| Income | Kalamazoo | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 9.9% | 6.4% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 6.2% | 4.1% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 12.8% | 9.2% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 12.3% | 9.6% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 16.6% | 13.3% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.8% | 18.2% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 10.3% | 12.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 8.3% | 14.6% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.9% | 5.9% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 3.0% | 5.7% | 8.3% |
