Kalkaska County's 2026 population is estimated at 19,010, reflecting a 1.04% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Kalkaska County is the 65th largest county in Michigan. The 2010 population was 17,146 and has grown 10.87% since 2010.
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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