Kalkaska County's estimated 2026 population is 19,010 with a growth rate of 1.04% 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 10.87% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Kalkaska County includes 93.77% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
White (93.77%)
Two or more races (3.58%)
Black or African American (0.88%)
Other race (0.83%)
Asian (0.49%)
Native American (0.45%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16,988 | 93.77% |
| Two or more races | 648 | 3.58% |
| Black or African American | 160 | 0.88% |
| Other race | 150 | 0.83% |
| Asian | 88 | 0.49% |
| Native American | 82 | 0.45% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Kalkaska County's average per capita income is $42,324. Household income levels show a median of $60,365. The poverty rate stands at 14.09%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $83,564 | - |
| Families | $76,698 | $91,663 |
| Households | $60,365 | $76,261 |
| Non Families | $42,263 | $48,080 |
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