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Kalamazoo County, MI: growth, migration and housing
Kalamazoo County has 263,795 residents, up 0.8% since 2020 (+0.3% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 6,474 households moved in and 6,672 moved out (-198 net), while a net $57.5M of income left. Median household income is $72,532, the median home $241,800 and median rent $1,093 a month.
In Michigan: 43rd of 83 counties for 5-year population growth · 65th of 83 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 20th of 83 counties for median household income · 16th of 83 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Kalamazoo County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Van Buren County, MI | 568 | $32.4M |
| Calhoun County, MI | 500 | $22.0M |
| Allegan County, MI | 393 | $21.6M |
| Kent County, MI | 365 | $19.3M |
| St. Joseph County, MI | 247 | $10.6M |
| Oakland County, MI | 195 | $14.2M |
| Berrien County, MI | 194 | $10.8M |
| Barry County, MI | 159 | $8.9M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Kalamazoo County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Van Buren County, MI | 553 | $38.9M |
| Calhoun County, MI | 537 | $24.0M |
| Kent County, MI | 473 | $29.6M |
| Allegan County, MI | 370 | $19.2M |
| St. Joseph County, MI | 259 | $14.6M |
| Cook County, IL | 212 | $14.0M |
| Oakland County, MI | 206 | $14.9M |
| Wayne County, MI | 170 | $8.1M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.