Comstock Northwest is a CDP located in Kalamazoo County Michigan. Comstock Northwest has a 2024 population of 5,077. Comstock Northwest is currently declining at a rate of -0.53% annually and its population has decreased by -15.37% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,999 in 2020.
The average household income in Comstock Northwest is $85,422 with a poverty rate of 4.44%. The median age in Comstock Northwest is 35.9 years: 35.4 years for males, and 39.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Comstock Northwest was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,649 | 70.31% |
| Black or African American | 897 | 17.28% |
| Asian | 303 | 5.84% |
| Two or more races | 239 | 4.61% |
| Other race | 102 | 1.97% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Asian
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,622 | 1.97 | 39 | 61 |
| Non Family | 1,550 | 1.34 | 27.2 | 72.8 |
| Married | 768 | 2.94 | 68.5 | 31.5 |
| Female | 287 | 2.74 | 20.2 | 79.8 |
| Male | 17 | 2.88 | 100 | 0 |
2.87
Average Family Size
1.97
Average Household Size
39.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 118 | 3.13% |
| Associates Degree | 329 | 8.74% |
| Bachelors Degree | 925 | 24.57% |
| Graduate Degree | 495 | 13.15% |
| High School Graduate | 1,066 | 28.31% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 72 | 1.91% |
| Some College | 760 | 20.19% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,716 | 2,612 | 1,286 |
| Black | 658 | 642 | 12 |
| 2+ Races | 155 | 136 | 38 |
| Asian | 146 | 116 | 84 |
| Hispanic | 119 | 79 | 10 |
| Other Race | 61 | 40 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 97.57%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 57.53%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $37,312 | $37,422 | $37,289 |
| Graduate Degree | $68,472 | $69,931 | $62,109 |
| High School Graduate | $40,060 | $51,029 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $26,719 | $0 | $21,016 |
| Overall | $48,686 | $52,857 | $36,611 |
| Some College | $45,625 | $55,389 | $22,132 |
$48,686
Average Earnings
$52,857
Average Male
$36,611
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.33% of Comstock Northwest residents speak only English, while 6.67% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 4.64% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,612 | 123 | 3.41% |
| Multiple | 239 | 96 | 40.17% |
| Hispanic | 160 | 11 | 6.88% |
4.44%
Overall Poverty Rate
2.05%
Male Poverty Rate
6.35%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Comstock Northwest is Multiple, with 40.17% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Comstock Northwest is White, with 3.41% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.31%. Among those working part-time, it was 5.37%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.62%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 10.23% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 8.42% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.54% |
| Some College | 2.39% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 0.52% |
| Male Employed | 0.45% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $90,182 | $100,035 |
| Households | $73,290 | $85,422 |
| Married Families | $94,712 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $70,152 | $75,085 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
40.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
42.9%
Male Marriage Rate
37.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
265
Number of Veterans
215
Male Veterans
50
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 100 |
| Second Gulf War | 52 |
| Korea | 51 |
| First Gulf War | 38 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 115 |
| 55 to 64 | 58 |
| 65 to 74 | 40 |
| 18 to 34 | 31 |
| 35 to 54 | 21 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 190 | 5.77% |
| Black | 53 | 8.05% |
| Other Race | 13 | 12.75% |
| 2+ Races | 9 | 4.55% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.64%
Veteran Poverty Rate
42.64%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
70.1%
Labor Force Participation
69.1%
Employment Rate
1.3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
72.83%
Born in Comstock Northwest
94.8%
Native Born
5.2%
Foreign Born
2.68%
Non Citizen
2.52%
Naturalized
94.8% of Comstock Northwest residents were born in the United States, with 72.83% having been born in Michigan. 2.68% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5,077 | -27 | -0.53% |
| 2023 | 5,104 | -27 | -0.53% |
| 2022 | 5,131 | -307 | -5.65% |
| 2021 | 5,438 | -561 | -9.35% |
| 2020 | 5,999 | -319 | -5.05% |
| 2019 | 6,318 | 174 | 2.83% |
| 2018 | 6,144 | 187 | 3.14% |
| 2017 | 5,957 | 229 | 4% |
| 2016 | 5,728 | 588 | 11.44% |
| 2015 | 5,140 | -629 | -10.9% |
| 2014 | 5,769 | -158 | -2.67% |
| 2013 | 5,927 | 4 | 0.07% |
| 2012 | 5,923 | -211 | -3.44% |
| 2011 | 6,134 | 679 | 12.45% |
| 2010 | 5,455 | 0 | 0% |