Economy & Jobs — Kalamazoo, Michigan
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $52,272 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$55,800 |
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| Per Capita Income | $27,514 |
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| Poverty Rate | 24.9% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 6.9% |
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| In Labor Force | 39,998 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 28.2% |
| Arts Food | 18.2% |
| Manufacturing | 13.1% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 218 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 205 |
| Physician Offices | 128 |
| Dental Offices | 104 |
| Insurance Agencies | 98 |
| Law Offices | 85 |
| Child Day Care | 66 |
| Auto Repair | 63 |
| Grocery Stores | 60 |
| Real Estate Offices | 57 |
| Gas Stations | 54 |
| Beauty Salons | 54 |
| Commercial Banks | 52 |
| Coffee Shops | 45 |
| Liquor Stores | 42 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
