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Discover Kalamazoo: Arts, Ales, and Adventures

Kalamazoo offers a diverse and welcoming atmosphere. The city balances a youthful energy, fueled by its college presence, with a deep appreciation for its history and a commitment to community engagement. You'll find a mix of bustling commercial areas and quiet, tree-lined residential streets.

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Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County

City Snapshot

Population

73,598

County

Kalamazoo County

Timezone

America/New_York

Median Income

$48,649

Quick Numbers

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Alamo Township Fire and Rescue Department

Texas Township Fire Department

Kalamazoo Township Fire Department

Oshtemo Fire Department

City Of Portage

This Week

Kalamazoo Growlers vs. Traverse City Pit Spitters

2026-06-13 at 10:35 PM

Kalamazoo Growlers vs. Traverse City Pit Spitters

2026-06-14 at 5:05 PM

Battle Creek Farmers Market – Ice Cream Social

2026-06-17

Festival Market Square

Beatles in the Beer Garden with Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra

2026-06-17 at 11:00 PM

Kalamazoo Growlers vs. Royal Oak Leprechauns

2026-06-20 at 10:35 PM

Community Leaders

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D
David Anderson

Mayor of Kalamazoo

E
Elissa Slotkin

U.S. Senator

Democrat Party

G
Gary Peters

U.S. Senator

Democrat Party

Gretchen Whitmer
Gretchen Whitmer

Governor

Democratic Party