Area Information

Kalamazoo, Michigan is located half way between Detroit and Chicago off the major I-94 corridor. It is the eighth largest county in the state of Michigan and is comprised of 15 townships, 5 villages and 4 cities. It consists of major employers, excellent school systems and higher education, sports and recreation opportunities, arts and entertainment and much more.

Demographics

(all figures are approximate)

County Population: 238,603

Gender:
Male - 48.4%
Female - 51.6%

Age:
Under age 18 - 24.1%
19 to 64 - 64.5% 
65 years and older - 11.4%

Income:
Median Household $41,517

Source: Kalamazoo Chamber of Commerce

Employment Resources

Kalamazoo has a diverse number of employers ranging in size and products. Some of the largest companies in the area provide products such as medical equipment, fabricated metals, chemicals, plastics, robotics and pharmaceuticals. Agriculture is also a key employer in Kalamazoo with one township considered the Bedding Plant Capital of the World. A few of the largest employers of Kalamazoo County include Pharmacia, Western Michigan University, Bronson Hospital, Meijers Inc., National City Bank, Borgess Health Alliance, the area school systems, Summit Polymers, Stryker Corporation and Eaton Corporation.

Educational Information

Kalamazoo County has several institutions of high learning for those interested in going beyond a high school education. The County also has excellent educational programs for students K-12 in the public and private sector. A Regional Agency called K/RESA offers programs for the County that each individual school system cannot provide on their own. Some of these programs consist of Math and Science Center, Education for the Arts and Education for Employment.

Educational Links

• Western Michigan University
• Kalamazoo College
• Kalamazoo Valley Community College
• Kellogg Community College
• Davenport University
• Cornerstone University
• Plainwell Community
• Paw Paw Public
• Otsego Public
• Mattawan Consolidated
• Lawton Community
• Gobles Public
• Kalamazoo Area Math & Science Center
• KRESA - Regional
• Kalamazoo Christian
• Vicksburg Community
• Schoolcraft Community
• Portage Public
• Parchment
• Kalamazoo Public
• Gull Lake Community
• Comstock Public
• Climax-Scotts Community

Entertainment Links

• Barn Theatre
• Gilmore Theatre
• Kalamazoo Civic Theatre
• Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra
• Miller Auditorium
• Michigan K-Wings Hockey
• New Vic Theatre
• State Theatre
• Kalamazoo Institute of Arts
• Binder Park Zoo
• Gilmore-Classic Car Club Museum
• Kalamazoo Air Zoo
• Kalamazoo Nature Center
• Kalamazoo Valley Museum

Other Links

• Kalamazoo Chamber of Commerce
• W.E. Upjohn Institute
• Battle Creek Area Chamber of Commerce
• Better Business Bureau
• Greater Kalamazoo Association of Realtors
• Home Builders Association of Greater Kalamazoo
• Watts Construction Company, Inc

 

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