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Kalkaska County

Michigan · 17,939 residents · 559.744 sq mi
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Kalkaska County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,402. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $127,600. With a median age of 45.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
17,939
+8%since 2000
from 16,571 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
32 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 30 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.7
+20%since 2000
from 38.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
13K14K16K17K19K1990201020202024Kalkaska County
202418K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,402
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,072 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,301
+55%since 2000
from $16,309 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.0%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.4%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade12.9%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade9.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5%
US avg: 1.7%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Construction3.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing1.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$127,600
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$690
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $468 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
83.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 85.1% in 2000
16.2% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+15%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(16,063)
Black0.2%(34)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(142)
Asian0.2%(37)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.2%(537)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(16,523)
Black0.2%(40)
Hispanic / Latino2%(355)
Asian0.3%(60)
Other2.5%(450)
Diversity Score12.5%(2,245)
Segregation Score9.6%(1,720)
Diversity Score
13
+286%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
10
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.4%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.0%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 80.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.8 min
+48%since 2000
from 19.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 78.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.9%
−9.8 ptssince 2011
from 15.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.4%
−5.5 ptssince 2011
from 59.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.1%
−34.9 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
48.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.7%
−75.7 ptssince 2013
from 84.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kalkaska County, Michigan?

Kalkaska County, Michigan has about 17,939 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kalkaska County, Michigan?

The typical household in Kalkaska County, Michigan earns about $49,402 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kalkaska County, Michigan expensive?

In Kalkaska County, Michigan, the median home is worth about $127,600, and the typical rent is about $690 a month.

How educated are people in Kalkaska County, Michigan?

About 14.4% of adults age 25 and over in Kalkaska County, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kalkaska County, Michigan?

About 16.4% of people in Kalkaska County, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kalkaska County, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Kalkaska County, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,442 residents, a change of about 33 percent over that period.

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