Comstock Northwest, Michigan facts for kids
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Comstock Northwest, Michigan
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Location within Kalamazoo County
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 Comstock Northwest, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Comstock Northwest, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Kalamazoo |
| Townships | Comstock, Kalamazoo |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.25 sq mi (8.41 km2) |
| • Land | 3.23 sq mi (8.37 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.04 km2) |
| Elevation | 870 ft (270 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 5,562 |
| • Density | 1,721.45/sq mi (664.64/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 26-17690 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2393384 |
Comstock Northwest is a special kind of community in Kalamazoo County, Michigan. It's called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts for population, but it's not officially a city or town.
In 2010, about 5,455 people lived here. This was more than the 4,472 people counted in 2000. By 2020, the population grew a little more to 5,562 people.
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Exploring Comstock Northwest's Location
Comstock Northwest is located in the northwestern part of Comstock Charter Township. It's just northeast of the city of Kalamazoo.
A small part of Comstock Northwest also stretches into Kalamazoo Charter Township. This small area is found between Kalamazoo city and Comstock Charter Township.
Nearby Areas
To the west, Comstock Northwest borders the city of Kalamazoo. To its southwest, you'll find the community of Eastwood. Eastwood is also an unincorporated area, meaning it's not an official city.
Main Roads and Travel
M-343 is the main highway that goes through Comstock Northwest. This road helps people get around the community.
If you follow M-343 southwest for about 4 miles (6.4 km), you will reach the center of Kalamazoo. If you go northeast for about 5 miles (8 km), you will arrive in Richland.
Land and Water Area
The United States Census Bureau says that Comstock Northwest covers a total area of about 3.2 square miles (8.2 square kilometers). Most of this area is land.
Only a very small part, about 0.02 square miles (0.04 square kilometers), is water. This means that water makes up less than 1% of the total area.
Who Lives in Comstock Northwest?
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| 2020 | 5,562 | — | |
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In 2000, there were 4,472 people living in Comstock Northwest. These people lived in 1,965 households. A household is like a home where people live together.
Population Details
The community had about 1,404 people per square mile (542 people per square kilometer). There were also 2,079 housing units, which are places where people can live.
Most of the people living in Comstock Northwest were White (about 87.8%). About 7.5% were African American, and 1.65% were Asian. Some people were from Native American backgrounds, or other races. About 2.1% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
Out of all the households, about 28.7% had children under 18 living there. About 47.3% of households were married couples living together.
Some households (10.4%) had a female head of the house with no husband present. About 38.5% of households were made up of individuals or groups not considered families.
The average number of people in a household was 2.27. For families, the average size was 2.88 people.
Age Groups
The population in Comstock Northwest included people of all ages. About 23.9% were under 18 years old. About 10.1% were between 18 and 24 years old.
The largest group, 30.4%, was between 25 and 44 years old. About 20.8% were between 45 and 64 years old. Finally, 14.7% of the population was 65 years old or older. The average age of people in the CDP was 35 years.
See also
In Spanish: Comstock Northwest para niños
