Kalkaska County's estimated 2026 population is 18,746 with a growth rate of 0.28% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Kalkaska County is the 65th largest county in Michigan. The 2010 population was 17,146 and has seen a growth of 9.33% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 44.4 years
Female: 44.9 years
Male: 43.7 years
There are 14,568 adults, (3,961 of whom are seniors) in Kalkaska County.
Female: 8,948 (49.1%)
Male: 9,291 (50.9%)
The racial composition of Kalkaska County includes 93.04% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Black or African American, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16,970 | 93.04% |
| Two or more races | 821 | 4.5% |
| Other race | 171 | 0.94% |
| Black or African American | 148 | 0.81% |
| Asian | 91 | 0.5% |
| Native American | 38 | 0.21% |
Kalkaska County's average per capita income is $44,574. Household income levels show a median of $68,578. The poverty rate stands at 12.24%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $87,025 | - |
| Families | $82,095 | $95,699 |
| Households | $68,578 | $81,688 |
| Non Families | $44,228 | $51,157 |
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