Kalamazoo-Portage, MI

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2024 Population
262,375
US Senator
Gary Peters
Democratic Party
US Senator
Elissa Slotkin
Democratic Party
2024 Median Age
35
0.287% 1-year increase
2024 Poverty Rate
12.7%
4.49% 1-year decrease
2024 Median Household Income
$72,532
2.85% 1-year growth
2024 Median Property Value
$241,800
6.29% 1-year growth
2024 Employed Population
131,590
0.253% 1-year decline

About

None of the households in Kalamazoo-Portage, 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% of the residents in Kalamazoo-Portage, MI are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Kalamazoo-Portage, MI are Western Michigan University (4,743 degrees awarded in 2023), Kalamazoo Valley Community College (951 degrees), and Kalamazoo College (406 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in Kalamazoo-Portage, MI was $241,800, and the homeownership rate was 64.5%.

Most people in Kalamazoo-Portage, MI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Kalamazoo-Portage, MI was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Kalamazoo-Portage, MI is home to a population of 262k people, from which 97% are citizens. As of 2024, 5.77% of Kalamazoo-Portage, MI residents were born outside of the country (15.1k people).

In 2024, there were 6.93 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (196k people) in Kalamazoo-Portage, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 28.2k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 11.2k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

97%
2024 Citizenship
96.7%
2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 97% of Kalamazoo-Portage, MI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Kalamazoo-Portage, MI was 96.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Kalamazoo-Portage, MI
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    196k ± 647
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    28.2k ± 1.2k
  3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
    11.2k ± 1.26k
5.9%
Hispanic Population
15.5k people

In 2024, there were 6.93 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (196k people) in Kalamazoo-Portage, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 28.2k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 11.2k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

5.9% of the people in Kalamazoo-Portage, MI are hispanic (15.5k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Kalamazoo-Portage, MI as a share of the total population.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    80,580 ± 6,941 people
  2. India
    77,204 ± 6,795 people
  3. Iraq
    54,457 ± 5,714 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Michigan was Mexico, the natal country of 80,580 Michigan residents, followed by India with 77,204 and Iraq with 54,457.

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Foreign-Born Population

5.77%
2024 Foreign-Born Population
15.1k people
5.8%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
15.2k people

As of 2024, 5.77% of Kalamazoo-Portage, MI residents (15.1k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Kalamazoo-Portage, MI was 5.8%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    4,225 ± 434
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    2,945 ± 470
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    1,490 ± 270

Kalamazoo-Portage, MI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.43 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Kalamazoo-Portage, MI employs 132k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Kalamazoo-Portage, MI were Manufacturing (23,405 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (20,191 people), and Retail Trade (13,972 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($79,508), Management of Companies & Enterprises ($73,792), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($70,885).

Employment

Occupations

132k
2024 Value
± 3,142
−0.253%
1 Year decline
± 3.36%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Kalamazoo-Portage, MI declined at a rate of −0.253%, from 132k employees to 132k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Kalamazoo-Portage, MI, are Management Occupations (14,020 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (13,574 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (11,589 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Kalamazoo-Portage, MI.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

132k
2024 Value
± 3,142
−0.253%
1 Year decline
± 3.36%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Kalamazoo-Portage, MI declined at a rate of −0.253%, from 132k employees to 132k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Kalamazoo-Portage, MI, are Manufacturing (23,405 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (20,191 people), and Retail Trade (13,972 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Kalamazoo-Portage, MI, though some of these residents may live in Kalamazoo-Portage, MI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$55,237
Median earning men ± $1,542
$38,156
Median earning women ± $2,337

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($68,099), Manufacturing ($67,125), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($64,550).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($65,079), Manufacturing ($52,994), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($49,796).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis
2.16%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 4.37M people employed in Michigan. This represents a 2.16% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 23.6%.

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

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments
  1. 332
    Retail Trade
  2. 327
    Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
  3. 311
    Other Services (except Public Administration)

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Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll
  1. $1.42M
    Manufacturing
  2. $1.28M
    Health Care and Social Assistance
  3. $664k
    Management of Companies and Enterprises

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Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Michigan went to Donald J. Trump with 49.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.3%), followed by Jill Stein (0.788%).

Gary Peters and Elissa Slotkin 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

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2024 Election Results
  1. Donald J. Trump (49.7%)
    Republican Party
  2. Kamala Harris (48.3%)
    Democratic Party
  3. Jill Stein (0.788%)
    Green Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Michigan went to Donald J. Trump with 49.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.3%), followed by Jill Stein (0.788%).

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Senator Elections

US Senators from Michigan

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Gary Peters
Senator from Michigan2
Assumed office on January 3, 2015
Elissa Slotkin
Senator from Michigan1
Assumed office on January 3, 2025

Gary Peters and Elissa Slotkin are the senators currently representing Michigan.

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

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Education

In 2023, universities in Kalamazoo-Portage, MI awarded 6,292 degrees. The student population of Kalamazoo-Portage, MI in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 11,383 male students and 13,357 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Kalamazoo-Portage, MI are White (4,036 and 73.4%), Black or African American (483 and 8.78%), Hispanic or Latino (416 and 7.56%), and Two or More Races (207 and 3.76%).

The largest universities in Kalamazoo-Portage, MI by number of degrees awarded are Western Michigan University (4,743 and 75.4%), Kalamazoo Valley Community College (951 and 15.1%), and Kalamazoo College (406 and 6.45%).

The most popular majors in Kalamazoo-Portage, MI are Liberal Arts & Sciences (287 and 4.56%), General Finance (215 and 3.42%), and General Aeronautics & Aerospace Science & Technology (207 and 3.29%).

The median tuition costs in Kalamazoo-Portage, MI are $58,185 for private four year colleges, and $15,198 and $18,998 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
Measure

In 2023 in Kalamazoo-Portage, MI, the percentage of applicants admitted was 83.4%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 14.3%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 24,740 (46% men and 54% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 24,740 students enrolled in Kalamazoo-Portage, MI, 46% men and 54% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 16,184 records, of which 53.8% were women and 46.2% men.

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Completions

Concentrations

Most Common
  1. Accounting
    177 degrees awarded
  2. General Finance
    215 degrees awarded
  3. General Aeronautics & Aerospace Science & Technology
    207 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Kalamazoo-Portage, MI was Accounting with 177 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. Western Michigan University
    4,743 degrees awarded
  2. Kalamazoo Valley Community College
    951 degrees awarded
  3. Kalamazoo College
    406 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Western Michigan University with 4,743 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 2,686 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Kalamazoo-Portage, MI, which is 0.745 times less than the 3,606 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 4,036 degrees mean that there were 8.36 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 483 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($58,185) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($429) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

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

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Kalamazoo-Portage, MI was $241,800 in 2024, which is 0.727 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $227,500 to $241,800, a 6.29% increase. The homeownership rate in Kalamazoo-Portage, MI is 64.5%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Kalamazoo-Portage, MI have an average commute time of 20.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Kalamazoo-Portage, MI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$241,800
Median Property Value 2024
±$3,566
$69,106
Median Property Taxes
±$1,817

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-Portage, MI the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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Rent vs Own

64.5%
Homeownership
2024
60.6%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2024

In 2024, 64.5% of the housing units in Kalamazoo-Portage, MI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 64%.

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Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$72,532
Median Household Income
± $1,537
107k
Number of Households
± 2,757

In 2024, the median household income of the 107k households in Kalamazoo-Portage, MI grew to $72,532 from the previous year's value of $70,525.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Kalamazoo-Portage, MI is from Michigan.
0.462
2023 Wage GINI in Michigan
0.466
2022 Wage GINI in Michigan

In 2023, the income inequality in Michigan was 0.462 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.92% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Michigan was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Michigan in comparison to the national average.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024
  1. Drove Alone (76.6%)
  2. Worked At Home (12.5%)
  3. Carpooled (6.34%)

In 2024, 76.6% of workers in Kalamazoo-Portage, MI drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (12.5%) and those who carpooled to work (6.34%).

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.

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Commute Time

20.7 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Kalamazoo-Portage, MI have a shorter commute time (20.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.33% of the workforce in Kalamazoo-Portage, MI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

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

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Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

12.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Kalamazoo-Portage, MI (32.3k out of 255k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. 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-Portage, MI is White, followed by Black and Two Or More.

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.

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Health

95.3% of the population of Kalamazoo-Portage, MI has health coverage, with 54.3% on employee plans, 15.1% on Medicaid, 12.9% on Medicare, 12% on non-group plans, and 0.995% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Michigan see 1,276 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,276 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1246 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 281 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.9% were men and 51.1% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,276 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Michigan

Primary care physicians in Michigan see an average of 1,276 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,276 patients).

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Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.1% under 18 years, 27% between 18 and 34 years, 34% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.9% were men and 51.1% were women.

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Uninsured People

4.73%
Uninsured
54.3%
Employer Coverage
15.1%
Medicaid
12.9%
Medicare
12%
Non-Group
0.995%
Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Kalamazoo-Portage, MI declined by 4.76% from 4.97% to 4.73%.

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