Kalamazoo County (Outer) PUMA, MI

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2021 Population

137,971

0.363% 1-year decline

US Senator

Debbie Stabenow

Democratic Party

US Senator

Gary Peters

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

38.8

0% 1-year change

2021 Poverty Rate

9.98%

1.51% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$69,869

3.71% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$195,900

6.53% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

65,241

0.218% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Kalamazoo County (Outer) PUMA, MI had a population of 138k people with a median age of 38.8 and a median household income of $69,869. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Kalamazoo County (Outer) PUMA, MI declined from 138,473 to 137,971, a −0.363% decrease and its median household income grew from $67,369 to $69,869, a 3.71% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Kalamazoo County (Outer) PUMA, MI are White (Non-Hispanic) (81.9%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (6.71%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.08%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.46%), and White (Hispanic) (2.18%).

6.18% of the households in Kalamazoo County (Outer) PUMA, MI reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

97.5% of the residents in Kalamazoo County (Outer) PUMA, MI are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Kalamazoo County (Outer) PUMA, MI are Kalamazoo Valley Community College (886 degrees awarded in 2021) and Ross Medical Education Center - Kalamazoo (89 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Kalamazoo County (Outer) PUMA, MI was $195,900, and the homeownership rate was 73%.

Most people in Kalamazoo County (Outer) PUMA, MI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Kalamazoo County (Outer) PUMA, MI was 2 cars per household.

Kalamazoo County (Outer) PUMA, MI borders Allegan County PUMA, MI, Calhoun & Barry Counties PUMA, MI, Kalamazoo & Portage Cities Area PUMA, MI, St. Joseph & Branch Counties PUMA, MI, and Van Buren & Cass Counties PUMA, MI.

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Population & Diversity

Kalamazoo County (Outer) PUMA, MI is home to a population of 138k people, from which 97.5% are citizens. As of 2021, 4.66% of Kalamazoo County (Outer) PUMA, MI residents were born outside of the country (6.44k people).

In 2021, there were 12.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (113k people) in Kalamazoo County (Outer) PUMA, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 9.26k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 5.64k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Kalamazoo County (Outer) PUMA, MI are Spanish (2,522 households), French (Incl. Cajun) (752 households), and Arabic (659 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

69,968

Women

50.7%

67,996

Men

49.3%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 137,964 inhabitants, with 49.3% men, and 50.7% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

97.5%

2021 Citizenship

97.2%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 97.5% of Kalamazoo County (Outer) PUMA, MI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Kalamazoo County (Outer) PUMA, MI was 97.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Kalamazoo County (Outer) PUMA, MI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Kalamazoo County (Outer) PUMA, MI

White (Non-Hispanic)
113k ± 1.3k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
9.26k ± 928
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
5.64k ± 686

4.52%

Hispanic Population

6.24k people

4.52% of the people in Kalamazoo County (Outer) PUMA, MI are hispanic (6.24k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Kalamazoo County (Outer) PUMA, MI as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
1,029 ± 785 people
India
914 ± 740 people
Yemen
560 ± 580 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Kalamazoo County (Outer) PUMA, MI was Mexico, the natal country of 1,029 Kalamazoo County (Outer) PUMA, MI residents, followed by India with 914 and Yemen with 560.

Foreign-Born Population

4.66%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

6.44k people

4.88%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

6.76k people

As of 2021, 4.66% of Kalamazoo County (Outer) PUMA, MI residents (6.44k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Kalamazoo County (Outer) PUMA, MI was 4.88%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Kalamazoo County (Outer) PUMA, MI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
2,522 households (1.94%)
French (Incl. Cajun)
752 households (0.578%)
Arabic
659 households (0.507%)

6.18% of the households in Kalamazoo County (Outer) PUMA, MI reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Kalamazoo County (Outer) PUMA, MI was Spanish. 1.94% of the households in Kalamazoo County (Outer) PUMA, MI reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,311 ± 310
Gulf War (2001-)
1,812 ± 383
Gulf War (1990s)
1,079 ± 204

Kalamazoo County (Outer) PUMA, MI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.28 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Kalamazoo County (Outer) PUMA, MI employs 65.2k people. The largest industries in Kalamazoo County (Outer) PUMA, MI are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (5,209 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,496 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,068 people), and the highest paying industries are Legal services ($158,121), Animal food, grain & oilseed milling ($144,136), and Business support services ($136,448).

Males in Kalamazoo County (Outer) PUMA, MI have an average income that is 1.3 times higher than the average income of females, which is $58,027. The income inequality in Kalamazoo County (Outer) PUMA, MI (measured using the Gini index) is 0.467, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

31,063

Women

47.7%

34,036

Men

52.3%

The workforce of Kalamazoo County (Outer) PUMA, MI in 2020 was 65,099 people, with 47.7% woman, and 52.3% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Kalamazoo County (Outer) PUMA, MI.

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Occupations

65.2k

2021 Value

0.218%

1 Year growth

± 0.218%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Kalamazoo County (Outer) PUMA, MI grew at a rate of 0.218%, from 65.1k employees to 65.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Kalamazoo County (Outer) PUMA, MI, are Registered nurses (1,995 people), Other managers (1,919 people), and Customer service representatives (1,667 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Kalamazoo County (Outer) PUMA, MI.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Michigan (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

65.2k

2021 Value

0.218%

1 Year growth

± 0.218%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Kalamazoo County (Outer) PUMA, MI grew at a rate of 0.218%, from 65.1k employees to 65.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Kalamazoo County (Outer) PUMA, MI, are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (5,209 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,496 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,068 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Kalamazoo County (Outer) PUMA, MI, though some of these residents may live in Kalamazoo County (Outer) PUMA, MI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$50,370

Median earning men ± $2,100

$34,927

Median earning women ± $1,544

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($68,042), Manufacturing ($66,270), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($61,047).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($59,945), Manufacturing ($52,396), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($42,596).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Michigan. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Michigan.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Michigan to other states, or from other states to Michigan.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Michigan product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $217B, followed by Machinery ($58.2B) and Mixed freight ($51.2B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Michigan products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$667B

2020 Value in Michigan

$1.16T

Projected 2050 Value in Michigan

74% growth

In 2020, total outbound Michigan trade was $667B. This is expected to increase 74% to $1.16T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Michigan trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Michigan to other states, or from other states to Michigan.

Most Common Trade Partners

Ohio
$37.2B
Indiana
$33.2B
Texas
$31.6B

In 2020, the top outbound Michigan domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Ohio with $37.2B, followed by Indiana with $33.2B and Texas and $31.6B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Michigan shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Michigan went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 50.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (47.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.09%).

Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters are the senators currently representing the state of Michigan. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Michigan is currently represented by 13 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Kalamazoo County (Outer) PUMA, MI. Showing the available data for Michigan.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (50.6%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (47.8%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.09%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Michigan went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 50.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (47.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.09%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Michigan for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Michigan

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Debbie Stabenow

Senator from Michigan

Assumed office on January 3, 2001

Gary Peters

Senator from Michigan

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters are the senators currently representing Michigan.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Michigan over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Michigan

Michigan is currently represented by 13 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Michigan have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Kalamazoo County (Outer) PUMA, MI awarded 975 degrees. The student population of Kalamazoo County (Outer) PUMA, MI in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 3,041 male students and 4,016 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Kalamazoo County (Outer) PUMA, MI are White (758 and 78.8%), followed by Black or African American (65 and 6.76%), Two or More Races (48 and 4.99%), and Hispanic or Latino (46 and 4.78%).

The largest universities in Kalamazoo County (Outer) PUMA, MI by number of degrees awarded are Kalamazoo Valley Community College (886 and 90.9%) and Ross Medical Education Center - Kalamazoo (89 and 9.13%).

The most popular majors in Kalamazoo County (Outer) PUMA, MI are Liberal Arts & Sciences (237 and 24.3%), General Studies (218 and 22.4%), and Medical Assistant (70 and 7.18%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 7,057 students enrolled in Kalamazoo County (Outer) PUMA, MI, 43.1% men and 56.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 4,756 records, of which 55% were women and 45% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
69 degrees awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
237 degrees awarded
General Studies
218 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Kalamazoo County (Outer) PUMA, MI was Registered Nursing with 69 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Kalamazoo County (Outer) PUMA, MI according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Kalamazoo Valley Community College
886 degrees awarded
Ross Medical Education Center - Kalamazoo
89 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Kalamazoo Valley Community College with 886 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 364 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Kalamazoo County (Outer) PUMA, MI, which is 0.596 times less than the 611 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 758 degrees mean that there were 11.7 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 65 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($6,120) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($312) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,800) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 0.232% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.466% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Kalamazoo County (Outer) PUMA, MI in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (26k), Some college (25.5k), and Bachelors Degree (25k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Kalamazoo County (Outer) PUMA, MI was $195,900 in 2021, which is 0.8 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $183,900 to $195,900, a 6.53% increase. The homeownership rate in Kalamazoo County (Outer) PUMA, MI is 73%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Kalamazoo County (Outer) PUMA, MI have an average commute time of 22.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Kalamazoo County (Outer) PUMA, MI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Kalamazoo County (Outer) PUMA, MI is $69,869. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Kalamazoo County (Outer) PUMA, MI was Birmingham & Bloomfield Area PUMA, MI with a value of $127,747, followed by Troy & Rochester Area PUMA, MI and Oakland County (Northeast) PUMA, MI, with respective values of $106,562 and $104,027.

Housing

Property

$195,900

Median Property Value 2021

±$4,310

$40,566

Median Property Taxes

±$1,321

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Kalamazoo County (Outer) PUMA, MI the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Kalamazoo County (Outer) PUMA, MI compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

73%

Homeownership

2021

61.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 73% of the housing units in Kalamazoo County (Outer) PUMA, MI were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 74.2%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Kalamazoo County (Outer) PUMA, MI compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Kalamazoo County (Outer) PUMA, MI was Birmingham & Bloomfield Area PUMA, MI with a value of $127,747, followed by Troy & Rochester Area PUMA, MI and Oakland County (Northeast) PUMA, MI, with respective values of $106,562 and $104,027.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Kalamazoo County (Outer) PUMA, MI colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$69,869

Median Household Income

± $2,922

55.6k

Number of Households

± 1,833

In 2021, the median household income of the 55.6k households in Kalamazoo County (Outer) PUMA, MI grew to $69,869 from the previous year's value of $67,369.

The following chart displays the households in Kalamazoo County (Outer) PUMA, MI distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.467

2021 Wage GINI in Kalamazoo County (Outer) PUMA, MI

0.477

2020 Wage GINI in Kalamazoo County (Outer) PUMA, MI

In 2021, the income inequality in Kalamazoo County (Outer) PUMA, MI was 0.467 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 2.09% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Kalamazoo County (Outer) PUMA, MI was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Kalamazoo County (Outer) PUMA, MI in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Kalamazoo County (Outer) PUMA, MI across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (81.8%)
Worked At Home (8.8%)
Carpooled (6.6%)

In 2021, 81.8% of workers in Kalamazoo County (Outer) PUMA, MI drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (8.8%) and those who carpooled to work (6.6%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

22.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Kalamazoo County (Outer) PUMA, MI have a shorter commute time (22.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.6% of the workforce in Kalamazoo County (Outer) PUMA, MI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Kalamazoo County (Outer) PUMA, MI compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Kalamazoo County (Outer) PUMA, MI distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Kalamazoo County (Outer) PUMA, MI have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

9.98% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Kalamazoo County (Outer) PUMA, MI (13.7k out of 137k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Kalamazoo County (Outer) PUMA, MI is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

95.4% of the population of Kalamazoo County (Outer) PUMA, MI has health coverage, with 55.7% on employee plans, 13.2% on Medicaid, 13.2% on Medicare, 12.2% on non-group plans, and 0.998% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Michigan see 1246 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.58% decrease from the previous year (1266 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1294 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 332 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Michigan.

1,246 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Michigan

Primary care physicians in Michigan see an average of 1,246 patients per year. This represents a 1.58% decrease from the previous year (1,266 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Michigan in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.8% under 18 years, 21.4% between 18 and 34 years, 37.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.3% were men and 51.7% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

4.64%

Uninsured

55.7%

Employer Coverage

13.2%

Medicaid

13.2%

Medicare

12.2%

Non-Group

0.998%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Kalamazoo County (Outer) PUMA, MI declined by 6.55% from 4.97% to 4.64%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Kalamazoo County (Outer) PUMA, MI changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.