Kalamazoo, MI Demographics

A map of Kalamazoo's Population by Race

Kalamazoo, Michigan had a population of 73,598 in 2020. It was 58.4% White, 22.8% Black, 2.2% Asian, 9.1% Hispanic, 1.1% Native American/Other, and 6.5% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Kalamazoo, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 745 places in Michigan, Kalamazoo is the 16th most populous. 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's White Population

42,996 residents of Kalamazoo identify as White, or 58.4%. This makes the White share of the population of Kalamazoo less than the White share of the population of Michigan (72.4% White). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Kalamazoo is ranked #706 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Kalamazoo is more White than neighboring Eastwood (53.4% White). Kalamazoo is less White than neighboring Westwood (71.4% White), Parchment (72.9% White), Portage (80.1% White), and Comstock Northwest (73% White).

Kalamazoo's Black Population

16,766 residents of Kalamazoo identify as Black, or 22.8%. This makes the Black share of the population of Kalamazoo slightly larger than the Black share of the population of Michigan (13.5% Black). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Kalamazoo is ranked #30 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Kalamazoo is more Black than neighboring Westwood (13% Black), Parchment (14.7% Black), Portage (5% Black), and Comstock Northwest (11.6% Black). Kalamazoo is less Black than neighboring Eastwood (28.9% Black).

Kalamazoo's Asian Population

1,583 residents of Kalamazoo identify as Asian, or 2.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Kalamazoo roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Michigan (3.3% Asian). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Kalamazoo is ranked #76 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Kalamazoo is more Asian than neighboring Eastwood (0.4% Asian), and Parchment (1.1% Asian). Kalamazoo is less Asian than neighboring Westwood (4.2% Asian), Portage (4.6% Asian), and Comstock Northwest (3.8% Asian).

Kalamazoo's Hispanic Population

6,664 residents of Kalamazoo identify as Hispanic, or 9.1%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Kalamazoo roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Michigan (5.6% Hispanic). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Kalamazoo is ranked #53 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Kalamazoo is more Hispanic than neighboring Westwood (5.1% Hispanic), Eastwood (8.7% Hispanic), Parchment (3.2% Hispanic), Portage (4.5% Hispanic), and Comstock Northwest (4.9% Hispanic).

Kalamazoo's Native American/Other Population

825 residents of Kalamazoo identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.1%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Kalamazoo roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Michigan (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Kalamazoo is ranked #188 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Kalamazoo is more Native American/Other than neighboring Westwood (0.7% Native American/Other), Eastwood (0.9% Native American/Other), Portage (0.8% Native American/Other), and Comstock Northwest (0.8% Native American/Other). Kalamazoo is less Native American/Other than neighboring Parchment (1.8% Native American/Other).

Kalamazoo's Multiracial Population

4,764 residents of Kalamazoo identify as Multiracial, or 6.5%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Kalamazoo roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Michigan (4.4% Multiracial). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Kalamazoo is ranked #75 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Kalamazoo is more Multiracial than neighboring Westwood (5.6% Multiracial), Parchment (6.3% Multiracial), Portage (4.9% Multiracial), and Comstock Northwest (5.8% Multiracial). Kalamazoo is less Multiracial than neighboring Eastwood (7.7% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.