2023 ACS Census Data · Population 18,116
Kalkaska County is a small county in Michigan with a population of 18,116. The median household income is $60,365, 7% below the national average. The poverty rate is 14.1%, median home value is $174,300, and 18.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 24% below the national average.
Population
18,116
2023 estimate
Rank #1980 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$60,365
Household
Rank #1873 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$174,300
Owner-occupied
Rank #1577 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
18.2%
Adults 25+
Rank #2228 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
49.1%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
1.2%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
2.4%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
7.7%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
6% below Michigan avg·7% below national avg
Poverty Rate
7% below Michigan avg·6% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
1% below Michigan avg·5% below national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$32,904
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
14.1%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
54.6%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
4% below Michigan avg·17% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
12% below Michigan avg·17% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
9% above Michigan avg·20% above national avg
Housing Cost Burden
2% above Michigan avg·4% above national avg
Housing Units
11,655
Households
7,716
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.3
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,197
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
84.9%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
30 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
26% below Michigan avg·24% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
2% below Michigan avg·2% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
13.4%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
8.7%
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