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Kaleva

Michigan · 470 residents · 1.105 sq mi
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Kaleva has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,554. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $83,800. Households here earn about 29% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
470
−8%since 2000
from 509 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
425 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 461 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.6
+10%since 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4094454825185541990201020202024Kaleva
2024542
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,554
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,714 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,764
+25%since 2000
from $13,400 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
6.5%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
18.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 17.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.361
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade18.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information17.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance15.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical12.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade9.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Education & health services3.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing2.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services0.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$83,800
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$543
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $421 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
43.7%
−31.8 ptssince 2000
from 75.5% in 2000
32.5% rent
Vacancy rate
26.9%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
63.6%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
+41%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.7%(467)
Black0.4%(2)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(20)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.8%(55)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91.3%(429)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino6%(28)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score15.3%(72)
Diversity Score
15
+42%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
73.7%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 69.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.6 min
+10%since 2000
from 21.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
68.6%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 65.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
9.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
9.9%
−43.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.9%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Female
58.1%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.7%
−35.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kaleva, Michigan?

Kaleva, Michigan has about 470 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kaleva, Michigan?

The typical household in Kaleva, Michigan earns about $34,554 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kaleva, Michigan expensive?

In Kaleva, Michigan, the median home is worth about $83,800, and the typical rent is about $543 a month.

How educated are people in Kaleva, Michigan?

About 4.4% of adults age 25 and over in Kaleva, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kaleva, Michigan?

About 18.7% of people in Kaleva, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kaleva, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Kaleva, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 10 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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