Kalkaska County, Michigan
MI · FIPS 26079 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 18,239 | — | #1,979 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $68,578 | -8.7% | #1,294 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 44.4 years | +14.1% | #850 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $188,900 | -33.0% | #1,537 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $853 | -26.7% | #1,718 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.2% | -2.8% | #1,336 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Kalkaska County has a population of 18,239, making it the #1,979 most populous county in the US. The median age is 44.4 years, which is 14.1% above the national median.
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The median household income in Kalkaska County is $68,578, ranking #1,294 out of 3,222 counties — 8.7% below the national median. The poverty rate is 12.2% and unemployment stands at 3.8%.
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The median home value in Kalkaska County is $188,900 (-33.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $853/mo and the homeownership rate is 88.2%.
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93.9% of residents in Kalkaska County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.4% above the national rate.
About Kalkaska County, Michigan
Kalkaska County, Michigan has a total population of 18,239, making it the 1,979th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Kalkaska County is 44.4 years, which is 14.1% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Kalkaska County is $68,578, which ranks #1,294 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 8.7% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 12.2%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8%.
The median home value in Kalkaska County is $188,900, 33.0% below the national median. Renters in Kalkaska County pay a median gross rent of $853 per month. The homeownership rate is 88.2%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Kalkaska County, 19.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 43.7% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.9% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 32.5 min.
Kalkaska County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 92.3% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (3.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.3%).
All data for Kalkaska County, Michigan comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.