Kalkaska County, Michigan
County
Overview
- County Name
- Kalkaska County
- State
- Michigan
- FIPS Code
- 26079
- State FIPS
- 26
- County FIPS
- 079
Geography
- Land Area
- 559.74 sq mi
- Water Area
- 10.82 sq mi
- Total Area
- 570.56 sq mi
- Latitude
- 44.678881
- Longitude
- -85.088992
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 18,161
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 14,494
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 17,749 | 97.7% |
| Hispanic | 411 | 2.3% |
| White | 16,987 | 93.5% |
| Black | 111 | 0.6% |
| Asian | 80 | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 41 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 15 | 0.1% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 14,241 | 98.3% |
| Hispanic | 255 | 1.8% |
| White | 13,694 | 94.5% |
| Black | 149 | 1.0% |
| Asian | 112 | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 270 | 1.9% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 16 | 0.1% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 18,239
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $68,349
- Poverty Rate
- 12.1%
- Population Below Poverty
- 2,208
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 16,970 | 93.0% |
| Black | 148 | 0.8% |
| Asian | 91 | 0.5% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 15,599
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 7,176 | 46.0% |
| Republican | 5,845 | 37.5% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 2,578 | 16.5% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 7,895 | 50.6% |
| Female | 7,704 | 49.4% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 13,311 | 85.3% |
| Hispanic | 275 | 1.8% |
| Black | 10 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 78 | 0.5% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 8,580
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 55.0%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 7,350 | 55.2% |
| Hispanic | 123 | 44.7% |
| Black | 4 | 40.0% |
| Asian | 47 | 60.3% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 4,231 | 53.6% |
| Female | 4,349 | 56.5% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 4,452 (33.2%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 2,551 (18.9%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 11,690
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $187,517
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $863
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 80.1%
- Public Transit
- 0.0%
- Work From Home
- 7.5%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 29.3%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.