Kalamazoo, Michigan
Kalamazoo: The second most populous city in Kalamazoo County, Michigan. It is located on the Kalamazoo River in southwestern Michigan. Kalamazoo is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Kalamazoo Valley Museum and the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts.
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 195 years ago in 1828.
Quick Facts about Kalamazoo
| 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 (195 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Detroit |
| Local time : | 03:32:28 (18th December 2024) |
| Density : | 1,169 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 2.3% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Kalamazoo is located at 42°17'30"N 85°35'14"W (42.2917100, -85.5872300).
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- Official Website
Official website of Kalamazoo
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 |
Best Things to Do in Kalamazoo
1 Kalamazoo Valley Museum
230 N Rose St, Kalamazoo, MI 49007, United States ➦ Show Map
☎ +18007723370 🔗 Url
Other Places in Kalamazoo
1 Kalamazoo City Hall
241 W South St, Kalamazoo, MI 49007 ➦ Show Map
☎ +12693378000 🔗 Url
2 Kalamazoo Township Hall
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, .
List
- 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 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
