Demographics & People — Kalkaska, Michigan
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 2,370 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~3,000 |
| Median Age | 43.5 |
| Total Households | 1,034 |
| Family Households | 519 |
| Average Household Size | 2.18 |
| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 2,074 |
| Black or African American | 78 |
| Asian | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Unclassified or not reported | 756 |
| German | 516 |
| English | 429 |
| Irish | 344 |
| Other groups | 281 |
| Polish | 164 |
| American | 159 |
| French (except Basque) | 119 |
| Scottish | 104 |
| French Canadian | 100 |
Language
| English Only | 2,064 |
| Spanish | 146 |
| Population 5+ | 2,228 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 178 |
| Population 18+ | 1,913 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 21.5 minutes |
| Work from Home | 0.8% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Kalkaska, Michigan.