Economy & Jobs — Kalkaska, Michigan
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $57,143 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$48,900 |
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| Per Capita Income | $24,229 |
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| Poverty Rate | 13.3% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 3.4% |
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| In Labor Force | 974 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Retail | 18.8% |
| Education Healthcare | 18.0% |
| Manufacturing | 16.2% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 11 |
| Gas Stations | 10 |
| Auto Repair | 8 |
| Fast Food | 8 |
| General Merchandise | 7 |
| Child Day Care | 5 |
| Grocery Stores | 4 |
| Bars | 4 |
| Used Car Dealers | 3 |
| Beauty Salons | 3 |
| Insurance Agencies | 3 |
| Dental Offices | 3 |
| Chiropractors | 3 |
| Golf Courses Country Clubs | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
