Kalamazoo Kalamazoo County, Michigan
Kalamazoo: County seat of Kalamazoo County, Michigan, United States
About
Kalamazoo is a city located in the county of Kalamazoo in the U.S. state of Michigan. Its population at the 2010 census was 74,262 and a population density of 1,142 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 76,009 inhabitants.
The city was created 192 years ago in 1828.
Geography
Kalamazoo is located at 42°17'30"N 85°35'14"W (42.2917100, -85.5872300).
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Official website of Kalamazoo
Kalamazoo Quick Facts
| Population : | 76,009 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Michigan (United States) |
| County : | Kalamazoo County |
| Postal code : | 49001, 49003, 49004, 49005, 49006, 49007, 49008, 49009, 49019, 49048 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 269 |
| Area : | 65.01 km2 |
| Official language : | English |
| Altitude : | 784 feet / 239 meters |
| Capital city : | Kalamazoo is capital of Kalamazoo County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1829 (192 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Detroit |
| Local time : | 15:02:34 (21st October 2021) |
| Density : | 1,169 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 2.3% (2010-2020) |
Demographics
The population of Kalamazoo increased by 2.3% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 74,262 | - | census |
| 2011 | 74,697 | 0.58% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 75,545 | 1.12% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 75,792 | 0.33% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 76,099 | 0.4% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 75,820 | -0.37% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 75,826 | 0.01% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 75,803 | -0.03% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 76,483 | 0.89% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 76,200 | -0.37% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 76,009 | -0.25% | estimation process |
Local Places in Kalamazoo
1 Kalamazoo City Hall
Address: 241 W South St, Kalamazoo, MI 49007 ➦ Show Map
☎ +12693378000 🔗 Url
2 Kalamazoo Township Hall
Address: 1720 Riverview Dr, Kalamazoo, MI 49004 ➦ Show Map
☎ +12693818080 🔗 Url
People born in Kalamazoo (179)
People born in Kalamazoo, including novelist, short story writer and playwright Edna Ferber, surgeon Norman Shumway, Christian author Bill Hybels, you can see a list of people who born in Kalamazoo.
- Adam Hall (American ice hockey player) he was born in 14/08/1980
- McG (film director) he was born in 09/08/1968
- Robert L. Carroll (American paleontologist) he was born in 05/05/1938
- Scott Parse (American ice hockey player) he was born in 05/09/1984
- Christopher Daniels (American professional wrestler) he was born in 24/03/1971
- Huma Abedin (long-time aide to Hillary Rodham Clinton) she was born in 28/07/1976
- Shannon Kane (American actress) she was born in 14/09/1986
- Katie Schlukebir (American female tennis player) she was born in 29/04/1975
- Narada Michael Walden (American singer, songwriter, musician, and record producer) he was born in 23/04/1952
- Arthur Brown (United States Senator from Utah (1843-1906)) he was born in 08/03/1843
- Stephanie Sheh (American voice actress) she was born in 10/04/1982
- Jason Babin (American football player, linebacker) he was born in 24/05/1980
- Don Boven (American baseball player (1925-2011)) he was born in 06/03/1925
- Terry Rossio (American writer) he was born in 02/07/1960
- Trisa Hayes (American professional wrestling valet) she was born in 14/03/1969
- Danny Lewis (American basketball player) he was born in 21/06/1970
- Kip Carpenter (American speed skater) he was born in 30/04/1979
- Lou Brock (film producer) he was born in 21/08/1892
Schools in Kalamazoo
College & universities near Kalamazoo, MI
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 170532 | Kalamazoo College | Kalamazoo (MI) | 49006-3295 |
| 490373 | Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine | Kalamazoo (MI) | 49007 |
| 172699 | Western Michigan University | Kalamazoo (MI) | 49008-5200 |
| 152044 | West Michigan College of Barbering and Beauty | Kalamazoo (MI) | 49008 |
| 490814 | Ross Medical Education Center - Kalamazoo | Kalamazoo (MI) | 49009-1003 |
Stations (17)
Amtrak & bus stations near Kalamazoo, MI
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| KAL | Kalamazoo Transportation Center | 459 North Burdick St. | RAIL |
| BTL | Battle Creek Transportation Center | 104 Capital Ave. S.W. | RAIL |
| BAM | Bangor | 541 Railroad St. | RAIL |
| DOA | Dowagiac station | 200 Depot Drive | RAIL |
| HOM | Holland station | 171 Lincoln Ave. | RAIL |
Post offices near Kalamazoo
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Arcadia Creek Post Office | Kalamazoo (MI) | 49007 |
| Kalamaz Post Office | Kalamazoo (MI) | 49001 |
| Parchmen Post Office | Kalamazoo (MI) | 49004 |
| Westwood Post Office | Kalamazoo (MI) | 49009 |
| Nazareth Post Office | Kalamazoo (MI) | 49048 |
Other places with the same name (1)
Other cities in Kalamazoo County
Cities, Towns, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in Kalamazoo County , MI.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Highland Park | 10,712 | Town in Michigan, United States |
| Pavilion | 6,437 | Township in Kalamazoo County, Michigan |
| Eastwood | 6,340 | Town in Nottinghamshire |
| Alamo | 3,970 | Township in Kalamazoo County, Michigan |
| Vicksburg | 3,581 | Human settlement in Kalamazoo County, Michigan, United States of America |
| Fulton | 2,399 | Township in Gratiot County, Michigan |
| Galesburg | 2,090 | City in Michigan, United States |
| Parchment | 1,825 | Human settlement in Kalamazoo County, Michigan, United States of America |
| Schoolcraft | 1,548 | Village in Kalamazoo County, Michigan, United States |
| South Gull Lake | 1,182 | Unincorporated town in Michigan, USA |
| Portage | 971 | City in Kalamazoo County, Michigan, United States of America |
| Augusta | 896 | Village in Michigan |
| Richland | 847 | Village in Kalamazoo County, Michigan |
| Climax | 780 | Village in Michigan |
Distance to Other Cities
Kalamazoo distances to largest Michigan cities