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Kalkaska

Michigan · 2,132 residents · 2.636 sq mi
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Kalkaska has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,167. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $90,800. The poverty rate of 25.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 44% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,132
−4%since 2000
from 2,226 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
809 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 844 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.7
+21%since 2000
from 35.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Kalkaska
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,167
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,891 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,277
+48%since 2000
from $13,028 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
14.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
25.5%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 16.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information26.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.6%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing2.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$90,800
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$603
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $455 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
52.7%
−5.8 ptssince 2000
from 58.6% in 2000
47.3% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+7%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(2,131)
Black0.7%(15)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(21)
Asian0.7%(16)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.9%(130)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.2%(1,945)
Black0.2%(4)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(46)
Asian0.5%(11)
Other2.3%(50)
Diversity Score13%(276)
Diversity Score
13
+121%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.1%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 76.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.5 min
+39%since 2000
from 14.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.8%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 74.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
13.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
−5.5 ptssince 2011
from 9.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.1%
−4.5 ptssince 2011
from 56.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.4%
−38.0 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.5%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
56.5%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.5%
−72.0 ptssince 2013
from 81.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kalkaska, Michigan?

Kalkaska, Michigan has about 2,132 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kalkaska, Michigan?

The typical household in Kalkaska, Michigan earns about $33,167 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kalkaska, Michigan expensive?

In Kalkaska, Michigan, the median home is worth about $90,800, and the typical rent is about $603 a month.

How educated are people in Kalkaska, Michigan?

About 11.3% of adults age 25 and over in Kalkaska, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kalkaska, Michigan?

About 25.5% of people in Kalkaska, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kalkaska, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Kalkaska, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 180 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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