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Kalamazoo County, Michigan

35 public bodies govern here, 14 school districts are based here, and USDA lists 11 farmers markets. Everything below says where it came from.

In four numbers

People
262,375
Median household income
$72,532
±1,537
Unemployed
5.5%
7,675 of 139,265 in the labour force
Homes with broadband
90.6%
97,010 of 107,110 households

U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020-2024; read 2026-09-26. Percentages worked out here from the two counts shown.

Who governs here

County government 1

County government in Kalamazoo County
NamePeopleOfficeWebsite
County of Kalamazoo261,108 (2021)201 W Kalamazoo Ave, KalamazooWebsite

Cities, towns and villages 9

Cities, towns and villages in Kalamazoo County
NamePeopleOfficeWebsite
City of Galesburg2,045 (2021)200 E Michigan Ave, GalesburgWebsite
City of Kalamazoo73,257 (2021)241 W South St, KalamazooWebsite
City of Parchment1,904 (2021)650 S Riverview Dr, ParchmentWebsite
City of Portage48,844 (2021)7900 S Westnedge Ave, PortageWebsite
Village of Augusta853 (2021)Po Box 216, AugustaWebsite
Village of Climax726 (2021)Po Box 145, Climax—
Village of Richland947 (2021)Po Box 1, Richland—
Village of Schoolcraft1,454 (2021)Po Box 8, SchoolcraftWebsite
Village of Vicksburg3,810 (2021)126 N Kalamazoo St, VicksburgWebsite

Townships 15

Townships in Kalamazoo County
NamePeopleOfficeWebsite
Charter Township of Comstock15,129 (2021)Po Box 449, ComstockWebsite
Charter Township of Cooper10,432 (2021)1590 W D Ave, KalamazooWebsite
Charter Township of Kalamazoo22,563 (2021)1720 Riverview Drive, KalamazooWebsite
Charter Township of Oshtemo23,702 (2021)7275 W Main St, KalamazooWebsite
Charter Township of Texas18,014 (2021)7110 W Q Ave, KalamazooWebsite
Township of Alamo3,801 (2021)7901 N 6th St, KalamazooWebsite
Township of Brady4,422 (2021)Po Box 20, VicksburgWebsite
Township of Charleston1,891 (2021)Po Box 336, GalesburgWebsite
Township of Climax2,347 (2021)Po Box 369, ClimaxWebsite
Township of Pavilion6,335 (2021)7510 Q Ave E, ScottsWebsite
Township of Prairie Ronde2,366 (2021)Po Box 794, Schoolcraft—
Township of Richland8,735 (2021)7401 N 32nd St, RichlandWebsite
Township of Ross4,830 (2021)12086 M 89, RichlandWebsite
Township of Schoolcraft9,156 (2021)50 E Vw Ave, VicksburgWebsite
Township of Wakeshma1,335 (2021)Po Box 136, FultonWebsite

Special districts 10

Special districts in Kalamazoo County
NameWhat it doesOfficeWebsite
Augusta-Ross Township District LibraryLibrariesWebster St, AugustaWebsite
Kalamazoo Library DistrictLibraries315 S Rose St, KalamazooWebsite
Parchment Library DistrictLibraries401 S Riverview Dr, ParchmentWebsite
Portage District LibraryLibraries300 Library Ln, PortageWebsite
Vicksburg District LibraryLibraries215 S Michigan Ave, VicksburgWebsite
South Kalamazoo County Fire AuthorityLocal fire protectionPo Box 69, VicksburgWebsite
Kalamazoo County Transportation AuthorityPublic mass transit utility530 N Rose St, KalamazooWebsite
Gull Lake Sewer and Water AuthoritySewerage7722 N 37th St, RichlandWebsite
South County Sewer and Water AuthoritySewerage7510 Q Ave E, Scotts—
Kalamazoo County Conservation DistrictSoil and water conservation5950 Portage Rd, PortageWebsite

U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 Census of Governments, Government Units List (published August 2023); the file read 2026-09-26. Offices are placed by county; a special district’s territory can cross county lines. Each body posts its own meetings on its website where the Census records one.

School districts based here

  • Climax-Scotts Community Schools

    School district3 schools

    372 S MAIN ST, Climax, MI, 49034

    Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

  • Comstock Public Schools

    School district6 schools

    6138 KING HWY, Kalamazoo, MI, 49048

    Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

  • Galesburg-Augusta Community Schools

    School district4 schools

    1076 N 37TH ST, Galesburg, MI, 49053

    Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

  • Gull Lake Community Schools

    School district7 schools

    10100 E D AVE, Richland, MI, 49083

    Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

  • Kalamazoo Covenant Academy

    Independent charter district1 schools

    400 W CROSSTOWN PKWY, Kalamazoo, MI, 49001

    Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

  • Kalamazoo Public Schools

    School district31 schools

    1220 HOWARD ST, Kalamazoo, MI, 49008

    Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

  • Kalamazoo RESA

    Specialized district6 schools

    1819 E MILHAM AVE, Portage, MI, 49002

    Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

  • Oakland Academy

    Independent charter district1 schools

    6325 OAKLAND DR, Portage, MI, 49024

    Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

  • Paramount Charter Academy

    Independent charter district1 schools

    3624 S WESTNEDGE AVE, Kalamazoo, MI, 49008

    Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

  • Parchment School District

    School district6 schools

    520 N ORIENT ST, Kalamazoo, MI, 49004

    Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

  • Portage Public Schools

    School district14 schools

    8107 MUSTANG DR, Portage, MI, 49002

    Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

  • Schoolcraft Community Schools

    School district2 schools

    13400 S 14TH ST, Schoolcraft, MI, 49087

    Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

  • Vicksburg Community Schools

    School district6 schools

    301 S KALAMAZOO ST, Vicksburg, MI, 49097

    Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

  • Youth Advancement Academy

    Independent charter district1 schools

    6750 CHIME ST, Kalamazoo, MI, 49009

    Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data 2024-25; read 2026-09-26.

Farmers markets

  • Douglass Farmers' Market

    1000 West Paterson Street Kalamazoo, MI, 49007

    Gathered by USDA from the web; USDA record last changed 2023-03-21. USDA listing

  • Galesburg Community Market

    45 East Michgan Galesburg, MI, 49053

    Gathered by USDA from the web; USDA record last changed 2023-03-21. USDA listing

  • Galesburg Farmers Market

    47 W. Michigan Ave Galesburg, MI, 49053

    Gathered by USDA from the web; USDA record last changed 2023-03-21. USDA listing

  • Bronson Winter Farmers' Market

    601 John Street Kalamazoo, MI, 49007

    Gathered by USDA from the web; USDA record last changed 2023-03-21. USDA listing

  • Alamo Farmers' and Crafters' Market

    8326 W. De Ave., Kalamazoo, MI, 49009

    Gathered by USDA from the web; USDA record last changed 2023-03-21. USDA listing

  • Kalamazoo Farmers Market

    251 Mills Street, Kalamazoo, MI

    Gathered by USDA from the web; USDA record last changed 2023-03-21. USDA listing

  • Kalamazoo Indoor Flea and Farmers Market

    2900 Lake Street, Kalamazoo, MI

    Gathered by USDA from the web; USDA record last changed 2023-03-21. USDA listing

  • Texas Township Farmers Market

    7110 West Q Avenue, Kalamazoo, MI

    Gathered by USDA from the web; USDA record last changed 2023-03-21. USDA listing

  • Portage Farmers Market

    7900 South Westnedge Avenue, Portage, MI

    Gathered by USDA from the web; USDA record last changed 2023-03-21. USDA listing

  • Richland Farmers Market

    9400 East CD Avenue, Richland, MI

    Gathered by USDA from the web; USDA record last changed 2023-03-21. USDA listing

  • Vicksburg Farmers Market

    300 North Richardson Street, Vicksburg, MI

    Gathered by USDA from the web; USDA record last changed 2023-03-21. USDA listing

USDA National Farmers Market Directory; read 2026-09-26.