Kalamazoo County, MI Population by Year

In 2022, the population of Kalamazoo County was 261,173, a 0.19% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Kalamazoo County's population was 260,688, a decline of 0.41% compared to a population of 261,767 in 2020.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

Kalamazoo County, MI population between 2000 and 2022

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Kalamazoo County increased by 22,119. In this period, the peak population was 265,531 in the year 2019. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline.

Year Population Year on Year Change Change in Percent
2000 239,054 - -
2001 240,207 1,153 0.48%
2002 242,129 1,922 0.8%
2003 244,068 1,939 0.8%
2004 242,760 -1,308 -0.54%
2005 243,517 757 0.31%
2006 244,387 870 0.36%
2007 245,627 1,240 0.51%
2008 247,020 1,393 0.57%
2009 249,106 2,086 0.84%
2010 250,754 1,648 0.66%
2011 252,634 1,880 0.75%
2012 255,413 2,779 1.1%
2013 257,399 1,986 0.78%
2014 259,063 1,664 0.65%
2015 259,816 753 0.29%
2016 261,584 1,768 0.68%
2017 263,387 1,803 0.69%
2018 265,120 1,733 0.66%
2019 265,531 411 0.16%
2020 261,767 -3,764 -1.42%
2021 260,688 -1,079 -0.41%
2022 261,173 485 0.19%
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Kalamazoo County, MI population from 2000 to 2022

From 2000 to 2010, Kalamazoo County's population increased by 11,700 (4.89%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.

From 2010 to 2020, Kalamazoo County's population increased by 11,013 (4.39%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.17%.

The graph shows Kalamazoo County's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Kalamazoo County's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 261,173. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Kalamazoo County's population peaked in year 2019 at 265,531.

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Kalamazoo County's population was lowest in year 2000 at 239,054.

Kalamazoo County, MI annual population growth rate

Between the years 2000 and 2022, i.e. 22 annual cycles, the population of Kalamazoo County grew year by year for 19 years and declined for 3 years.

From 2000 to 2022, Kalamazoo County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.42% per year. Overall the population grew 9.25% between 2000 and 2022.

The graph shows Kalamazoo County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
Kalamazoo County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2022 was 0.42% per year. In the last two years, the population declined by 594. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2011 to 2012, Kalamazoo County's population grew the most with an increase of 2,779 (1.10%).

While from 2019 and 2020, Kalamazoo County's population declined the most with a negative growth of 3,764 (-1.42%).

Things to know

Is Kalamazoo County, MI population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Kalamazoo County's population decreased by 594 between 2020 and 2022. The decrease was 1,079 (0.41%) between 2020 and 2021; and increase of 485 (0.19%) between 2021 and 2022.

How has the population of Kalamazoo County, MI changed in the last 10 years?

Between 2012 and 2022, population of Kalamazoo County increased by 3,774 (1.47%). The population was highest at 265,531 in the year 2019 and lowest at 257,399 in the year 2013. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.23%.

References

Datasets

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2023
Kalamazoo County, MI Population Dataset: Yearly Figures, Population Change, and Percent Change Analysis
Last updated September 18, 2023
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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Kalamazoo County population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of Kalamazoo County across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2022, the population of Kalamazoo County was 261,173, a 0.19% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Kalamazoo County population was 260,688, a decline of 0.41% compared to a population of 261,767 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Kalamazoo County increased by 22,119. In this period, the peak population was 265,531 in the year 2019. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Kalamazoo County population by year

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

  • From 2000 to 2022

Variables / Data Columns

  • Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2022)
  • Population: The population for the specific year for the Kalamazoo County is shown in this column.
  • Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Kalamazoo County population for each year compared to the previous year.
  • Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

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Margin of Error

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