Kalamazoo Times

Of the 261,280 citizens living in Kalamazoo County in 2021, 93.9% said they were only one race, while 6.1% said they were two or more races, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained in June.

The most prevalent racial group among citizens in Kalamazoo County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 79.1% or 206,735 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 11.1% and totaled 28,912 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Kalamazoo County is 1.5% higher than the state average, which stands at 4.6%.

An agency of the U.S. Federal Statistical System, the Census Bureau is responsible for compiling statistical facts about the American people, places and economy. Data for this story was compiled from the bureau's American Community Survey. Information from the survey helps to determine how federal and state funds are distributed. These funds significantly influence community services, education, and infrastructure in areas like Kalamazoo County.

	Estimated Total
White	206,735
African American	28,912
Multiracial	15,817
Asian	6,143
Some Other Race	3,020
American Indian or Alaska Native	576
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	77

Source: US Census Bureau