Population 3,503 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Oakland-Winchell
Household size in Oakland-Winchell
| Period | Oakland-Winchell | Kalamazoo | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.15 | 2.44 | 2.58 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.28 | 2.51 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.40 | 2.48 | 2.53 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.26 | 2.46 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.11 | +0.02 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
Oakland-Winchell is a place of small households, averaging 2.26 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.15, but in a place this small, survey estimates can swing a lot from one release to the next.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Oakland-Winchell
| Period | Oakland-Winchell | Kalamazoo | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.7 | 34.1 | 38.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 44.1 | 34.6 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.3 | 35.1 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 43.0 | 34.8 | 41.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.3 | +0.7 | +2.4 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Oakland-Winchell is 43.0 years old, older than the national median of 40.1. No other Kalamazoo neighborhood is older.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Oakland-Winchell
| Period | Oakland-Winchell | Kalamazoo | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.3% | 13.4% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 13.9% | 13.0% | 11.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.5% | 11.9% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.6% | 12.6% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.8 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 4.6% of households in Oakland-Winchell, well below the national share of 11.6%. Oakland-Winchell has the lowest share of single-parent households of any Kalamazoo neighborhood.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Oakland-Winchell
Renters in Oakland-Winchell
| Period | Oakland-Winchell | Kalamazoo | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.0% | 42.4% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 16.8% | 42.8% | 28.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 29.2% | 43.9% | 28.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 20.9% | 45.0% | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −5.1 pts | +2.6 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Oakland-Winchell is largely a place of homeowners: only 20.9% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 34.4% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Only one other Kalamazoo neighborhood has a lower share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Oakland-Winchell
| Period | Oakland-Winchell | Kalamazoo | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.4% | 10.1% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.1% | 11.3% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.6% | 9.0% | 11.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.2% | 8.8% | 10.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.3 pts | −1.3 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Oakland-Winchell: 6.2% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. Oakland-Winchell has a lower vacancy rate than most Kalamazoo neighborhoods.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Oakland-Winchell
| Period | Oakland-Winchell | Kalamazoo | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1956 | 1968 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1956 | 1969 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1958 | 1972 | 1971 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1956 | 1974 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +0 | +6 | +3 | +6 |
The housing in Oakland-Winchell is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1956, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Oakland-Winchell
| Period | Oakland-Winchell | Kalamazoo | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $724 | $706 | $833 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $711 | $790 | $886 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $781 | $823 | $978 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,504 | $1,196 | $1,228 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$781 | +$491 | +$395 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Oakland-Winchell costs $1,504 a month with utilities, close to the national median of $1,571. Rents here are higher than in Kalamazoo as a whole ($1,196). The typical renter here spends 33.9% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Oakland-Winchell has the highest rents of any Kalamazoo neighborhood.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Oakland-Winchell
Bachelor's degrees in Oakland-Winchell
| Period | Oakland-Winchell | Kalamazoo | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 69.6% | 35.4% | 26.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 59.3% | 35.4% | 27.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 66.4% | 39.9% | 29.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 80.4% | 39.8% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +10.7 pts | +4.5 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Oakland-Winchell: 80.4% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. No other Kalamazoo neighborhood has a higher share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Oakland-Winchell
| Period | Oakland-Winchell | Kalamazoo | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 97.0% | 90.5% | 88.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 96.8% | 91.1% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.1% | 91.7% | 90.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 98.9% | 92.4% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.9 pts | +2.0 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Oakland-Winchell: 98.9% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. No other Kalamazoo neighborhood has a higher share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Oakland-Winchell
| Period | Oakland-Winchell | Kalamazoo | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.5% | 12.5% | 11.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.8% | 12.4% | 11.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.5% | 6.4% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.1% | 6.2% | 5.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −7.3 pts | −6.4 pts | −5.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Oakland-Winchell has been strong: just 1.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. No other Kalamazoo neighborhood has lower unemployment. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Oakland-Winchell compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakland-Winchell | 2.26 | 43.0 | 4.6% | 20.9% | 6.2% | 1956 | $1,504 | 80.4% | 98.9% | 1.1% |
| Knollwood | 2.76 | 22.4 | 23.4% | 90.7% | 7.8% | 1991 | $1,023 | 17.7% | 85.9% | 6.9% |
| Western Michigan University-KRPH | 1.74 | 20.1 | 7.9% | 83.3% | 15.3% | 2007 | $875 | 58.8% | 96.2% | 7.3% |
| Arcadia | 2.36 | 23.9 | 5.9% | 88.3% | 8.6% | 1987 | $1,439 | 60.0% | 97.1% | 7.2% |
| Westnedge Hill | 2.14 | 37.3 | 12.5% | 20.3% | 6.1% | 1949 | $1,148 | 62.8% | 97.5% | 1.6% |
| Vine | 1.90 | 30.5 | 11.0% | 80.4% | 11.7% | 1939 | $1,136 | 33.7% | 89.6% | 6.8% |
| South Westnedge | 2.42 | 36.0 | 9.8% | 42.6% | 5.0% | 1962 | $970 | 40.3% | 93.2% | 5.8% |
| Edison | 2.59 | 33.6 | 18.5% | 51.4% | 16.7% | 1945 | $1,005 | 14.7% | 82.2% | 6.4% |
| Northside | 2.33 | 33.2 | 26.4% | 57.0% | 19.3% | 1949 | $889 | 8.3% | 75.1% | 10.5% |
| Milwood | 2.47 | 36.7 | 9.2% | 43.1% | 13.2% | 1958 | $1,224 | 39.3% | 95.4% | 6.6% |
| Burke Acres | 2.47 | 30.8 | 29.0% | 33.9% | 3.5% | 1958 | $1,059 | 26.8% | 93.3% | 6.3% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Oakland-Winchell. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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