Kalamazoo-Portage, MI

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2020 Population

264,322

0.6% 1-year growth

US Senator

Debbie Stabenow

Democratic Party

US Senator

Gary Peters

Democratic Party

2020 Median Age

34.5

0.291% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

14.4%

3.56% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$58,836

4.11% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$168,500

5.78% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

132,109

1.07% 1-year decline

About

In 2020, Kalamazoo-Portage, MI had a population of 264k people with a median age of 34.5 and a median household income of $58,836. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Kalamazoo-Portage, MI grew from 262,745 to 264,322, a 0.6% increase and its median household income grew from $56,511 to $58,836, a 4.11% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Kalamazoo-Portage, MI are White (Non-Hispanic) (76.8%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (10.6%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.6%), White (Hispanic) (3.03%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.4%).

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.

96.7% of the residents in Kalamazoo-Portage, MI are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Kalamazoo-Portage, MI are Western Michigan University (5,211 degrees awarded in 2020), Kalamazoo Valley Community College (1,232 degrees), and Kalamazoo College (374 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Kalamazoo-Portage, MI was $168,500, and the homeownership rate was 64.5%.

Most people in Kalamazoo-Portage, MI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Kalamazoo-Portage, MI was 2 cars per household.

Kalamazoo-Portage, MI borders Battle Creek, MI, Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI, Coldwater, MI, Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI, Holland, MI, Niles-Benton Harbor, MI, South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI, and Sturgis, MI.

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Population & Diversity

Kalamazoo-Portage, MI is home to a population of 264k people, from which 96.7% are citizens. As of 2020, 5.51% of Kalamazoo-Portage, MI residents were born outside of the country (14.6k people).

In 2020, there were 7.22 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (203k people) in Kalamazoo-Portage, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 28.1k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 12.2k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

96.7%

2020 Citizenship

96.9%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 96.7% of Kalamazoo-Portage, MI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Kalamazoo-Portage, MI was 96.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Kalamazoo-Portage, MI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Kalamazoo-Portage, MI

White (Non-Hispanic)
203k ± 367
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
28.1k ± 876
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
12.2k ± 1.07k

5.14%

Hispanic Population

13.6k people

5.14% of the people in Kalamazoo-Portage, MI are hispanic (13.6k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Kalamazoo-Portage, MI as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for Michigan.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
78,782 ± 6,864 people
India
74,611 ± 6,681 people
Iraq
57,515 ± 5,871 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Michigan was Mexico, the natal country of 78,782 Michigan residents, followed by India with 74,611 and Iraq with 57,515.

Foreign-Born Population

5.51%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

14.6k people

5.24%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

13.8k people

As of 2020, 5.51% of Kalamazoo-Portage, MI residents (14.6k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Kalamazoo-Portage, MI was 5.24%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
4,334 ± 449
Gulf War (2001-)
2,400 ± 407
Gulf War (1990s)
1,868 ± 380

Kalamazoo-Portage, MI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.81 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Kalamazoo-Portage, MI employs 132k people. The largest industries in Kalamazoo-Portage, MI are Manufacturing (23,350 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (20,767 people), and Educational Services (14,452 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($61,733), Management of Companies & Enterprises ($60,679), and Public Administration ($55,084).

Males in Michigan have an average income that is 1.36 times higher than the average income of females, which is $50,905. The income inequality in Michigan (measured using the Gini index) is 0.471, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

132k

2020 Value

± 2,894

−1.07%

1 Year decline

± 2.93%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Kalamazoo-Portage, MI declined at a rate of −1.07%, from 134k employees to 132k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Kalamazoo-Portage, MI, are Management Occupations (13,890 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (13,661 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (12,315 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Kalamazoo-Portage, 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.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

132k

2020 Value

± 2,894

−1.07%

1 Year decline

± 2.93%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Kalamazoo-Portage, MI declined at a rate of −1.07%, from 134k employees to 132k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Kalamazoo-Portage, MI, are Manufacturing (23,350 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (20,767 people), and Educational Services (14,452 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.

Median Earnings by Industry

$42,344

Median earning men ± $1,295

$30,127

Median earning women ± $906

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Public Administration ($61,780), Manufacturing ($54,743), and Information ($53,736).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Manufacturing ($49,065), Public Administration ($48,322), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($40,062).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Michigan. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

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

2,761
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
1,725
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
1,694
Manufacturing

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$5.19M
Manufacturing
$3.14M
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$1.36M
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

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 $193B, followed by Machinery ($56.5B) and Mixed freight ($49.6B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

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$638B

2020 Value in Michigan

$1.16T

Projected 2050 Value in Michigan

81.2% growth

In 2020, total outbound Michigan trade was $638B. This is expected to increase 81.2% 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
$35.1B
Texas
$34.4B
Indiana
$29.5B

In 2020, the top outbound Michigan domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Ohio with $35.1B, followed by Texas with $34.4B and Indiana and $29.5B.

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

Civics

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 14 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Senators 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 Representatives Elections

US Representatives from Michigan

Michigan is currently represented by 14 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 2020, universities in Kalamazoo-Portage, MI awarded 7,033 degrees. The student population of Kalamazoo-Portage, MI in 2020 is skewed towards women, with 13,284 male students and 15,268 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Kalamazoo-Portage, MI are White (4,902 and 76.1%), followed by Black or African American (576 and 8.95%), Hispanic or Latino (421 and 6.54%), and Two or More Races (224 and 3.48%).

The largest universities in Kalamazoo-Portage, MI by number of degrees awarded are Western Michigan University (5,211 and 74.1%), Kalamazoo Valley Community College (1,232 and 17.5%), and Kalamazoo College (374 and 5.32%).

The most popular majors in Kalamazoo-Portage, MI are General Studies (331 and 4.71%), Liberal Arts & Sciences (251 and 3.57%), and Other Multidisciplinary Studies (231 and 3.28%).

The median tuition costs in Kalamazoo-Portage, MI are $51,999 for private four year colleges, and $12,094 and $15,118 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2020 in Kalamazoo-Portage, MI, the percentage of applicants admitted was 83.1%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 18%. The number of students enrolled in 2020 was 28,552 (46.5% men and 53.5% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2020 there were 28,552 students enrolled in Kalamazoo-Portage, MI, 46.5% men and 53.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 19,241 records, of which 53.3% were women and 46.7% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Other Multidisciplinary Studies
223 degree-majors awarded
General Psychology
151 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
129 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Kalamazoo-Portage, MI was Other Multidisciplinary Studies with 223 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Kalamazoo-Portage, MI according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Western Michigan University
5,211 degrees awarded
Kalamazoo Valley Community College
1,232 degrees awarded
Kalamazoo College
374 degrees awarded

In 2020, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Western Michigan University with 5,211 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2020, 3,173 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Kalamazoo-Portage, MI, which is 0.822 times less than the 3,860 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 4,902 degrees mean that there were 8.51 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 576 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

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($51,999) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2020.

Public, 4-year or above ($923) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2020.

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

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Measure

In 2020, 0.713% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.711% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2020 were High School or Equivalent (2.28M), Some college (1.97M), and Bachelors Degree (1.34M).

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-Portage, MI was $168,500 in 2020, which is 0.733 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $159,300 to $168,500, a 5.78% increase. The homeownership rate in Kalamazoo-Portage, MI is 64.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Kalamazoo-Portage, MI have an average commute time of 20.2 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.

Median household income in Kalamazoo-Portage, MI is $58,836. In 2020, the county with the highest Median Household Income in Kalamazoo-Portage, MI was Livingston County, MI with a value of $84,274, followed by Oakland County, MI and Washtenaw County, MI, with respective values of $81,587 and $75,730.

Housing

Property

$168,500

Median Property Value 2020

±$2,543

$67,255

Median Property Taxes

±$1,717

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.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Kalamazoo-Portage, MI compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

64.5%

Homeownership

2020

62.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 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%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Kalamazoo-Portage, MI compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2020, the county with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Kalamazoo-Portage, MI was Livingston County, MI with a value of $84,274, followed by Oakland County, MI and Washtenaw County, MI, with respective values of $81,587 and $75,730.

The following map shows all of the counties in Kalamazoo-Portage, 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.

$58,836

Median Household Income

± $1,507

104k

Number of Households

± 2,531

In 2020, the median household income of the 104k households in Kalamazoo-Portage, MI grew to $58,836 from the previous year's value of $56,511.

The following chart displays the households in Kalamazoo-Portage, 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

The closest comparable wage GINI for Kalamazoo-Portage, MI is from Michigan.

0.471

2020 Wage GINI in Michigan

0.475

2019 Wage GINI in Michigan

In 2020, the income inequality in Michigan was 0.471 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.801% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Michigan was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Michigan in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Michigan across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2018

Drove Alone (81.7%)
Carpooled (8.43%)
Worked At Home (4.1%)

In 2018, 81.7% of workers in Kalamazoo-Portage, MI drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.43%) and those who worked at home (4.1%).

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

20.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Kalamazoo-Portage, MI have a shorter commute time (20.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 1.15% of the workforce in Kalamazoo-Portage, MI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Kalamazoo-Portage, 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-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.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

14.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Kalamazoo-Portage, MI (36.9k out of 256k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.8%. 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.

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

94.5% of the population of Kalamazoo-Portage, MI has health coverage, with 54.4% on employee plans, 15.1% on Medicaid, 12% on Medicare, 12.1% on non-group plans, and 0.925% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Michigan was $8,055 in 2014. This is a 4% increase from the previous year ($7,745).

Primary care physicians in Michigan see 1266 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.861% decrease from the previous year (1277 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1308 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 355 patients per year.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Michigan. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Michigan, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,266 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Michigan

Primary care physicians in Michigan see an average of 1,266 patients per year. This represents a 0.861% decrease from the previous year (1,277 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.

Community Mobility

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

This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Michigan across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.2% under 18 years, 27.5% between 18 and 34 years, 34.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.9% were men and 52.1% were women.

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

Uninsured People

5.47%

Uninsured

54.4%

Employer Coverage

15.1%

Medicaid

12%

Medicare

12.1%

Non-Group

0.925%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Kalamazoo-Portage, MI grew by 0.608% from 5.44% to 5.47%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Kalamazoo-Portage, MI changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.