Kalkaska, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Kalkaska County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,370
Population
898/sq mi density
$42,955
Median Income
$24,229 per capita
$121,300
Home Value
$212,543 Zillow
$644
Median Rent
26.7% income on rent
43°F
Avg Temperature
89
Violent Crime/100K
1,196 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$42,955 median income, 4.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$121,300 home value, $644/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
89 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
2,370
Census 2023
Population Density
898
per square mile
Land Area
3.2
square miles (8.2 km²)
Median Age
40.1 yrs
3% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
45.8%
Male
54.2%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 87.5% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 3.3% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 1.6% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 0.5% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 7.1% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
87.5%
Black
3.3%
Hispanic
1.6%
Asian
0.5%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 92.6% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 6.8% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 0.6% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
92.6%
Spanish
6.8%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
2.4%
Veterans
7.7%
28% above US avg (6%)
Disability
22.4%
72% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
95.0%
4% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
5.0%
42% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.429
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 2,370 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 898 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 3.2 sq mi |
| Median Age | 40.1 years |
Gender
| Male | 45.8% |
| Female | 54.2% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 87.5% |
| Black or African American | 3.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1.6% |
| Asian | 0.5% |
Language
| English Only | 92.6% |
| Spanish | 6.8% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 2.4% |
| Veterans | 7.7% |
| Disability | 22.4% |
| Health Insurance | 95.0% |
| Uninsured | 5.0% |
| Broadband Access | 84.4% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.429 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 3, Metro / under 250K |