Kalkaska, MI Demographics

A map of Kalkaska's Population by Race

Kalkaska, Michigan has an estimated population of 2,539, a large increase from the 2,132 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 87.7% White, 6.2% Multiracial, 3.0% Black, 2.0% Hispanic, 0.8% Asian, and 0.3% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Kalkaska, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Kalkaska has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Michigan overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Kalkaska, that probability was 16.5% in 2020 and 22.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Kalkaska is ranked the 266th most populous place in Michigan, out of 745 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Kalkaska was ranked the 289th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Kalkaska's White Population

2,226 residents of Kalkaska, or 87.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Kalkaska is significantly higher than in Michigan overall, where 72.4% of the population is White. Kalkaska ranks 265th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kalkaska's White population has grown by an estimated 14.4%. White residents' share of Kalkaska's population has decreased from 91.2% to 87.7%.

Kalkaska is more White than neighboring Mancelona (84.8% White). Kalkaska is less White than neighboring South Boardman (95.7% White), Rapid City (95.1% White), Manistee Lake (95.4% White), and Alden (100% White).

Kalkaska's Black Population

76 residents of Kalkaska, or 3.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Kalkaska is considerably lower than in Michigan overall, where 13.1% of the population is Black. Kalkaska ranks 578th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kalkaska's Black population has grown by an estimated 1800.0%. Black residents' share of Kalkaska's population has increased from 0.2% to 3.0%.

Kalkaska is more Black than neighboring South Boardman (0% Black), Rapid City (0% Black), Manistee Lake (0% Black), and Alden (0% Black). Kalkaska is less Black than neighboring Mancelona (3.2% Black).

Kalkaska's Asian Population

21 residents of Kalkaska, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Kalkaska is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 3.4% of the population is Asian. Kalkaska ranks 321st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kalkaska's Asian population has grown by an estimated 90.9%. Asian residents' share of Kalkaska's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Kalkaska is more Asian than neighboring South Boardman (0% Asian), Rapid City (0% Asian), Manistee Lake (0.5% Asian), Alden (0% Asian), and Mancelona (0% Asian).

Kalkaska's Hispanic Population

51 residents of Kalkaska, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Kalkaska is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 5.9% of the population is Hispanic. Kalkaska ranks 539th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kalkaska's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 10.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Kalkaska's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.0%.

Kalkaska is more Hispanic than neighboring South Boardman (0% Hispanic), Rapid City (1.4% Hispanic), Manistee Lake (0% Hispanic), and Alden (0% Hispanic). Kalkaska is less Hispanic than neighboring Mancelona (4.2% Hispanic).

Kalkaska's Native American/Other Population

7 residents of Kalkaska, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Kalkaska is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Kalkaska ranks 193rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kalkaska's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 70.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Kalkaska's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.3%.

Kalkaska is more Native American/Other than neighboring Rapid City (0.1% Native American/Other), Manistee Lake (0% Native American/Other), and Alden (0% Native American/Other). Kalkaska is less Native American/Other than neighboring South Boardman (0.9% Native American/Other), and Mancelona (0.7% Native American/Other).

Kalkaska's Multiracial Population

158 residents of Kalkaska, or 6.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Kalkaska is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Kalkaska ranks 245th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kalkaska's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 54.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Kalkaska's population has increased from 4.8% to 6.2%.

Kalkaska is more Multiracial than neighboring South Boardman (3.4% Multiracial), Rapid City (3.4% Multiracial), Manistee Lake (4.1% Multiracial), and Alden (0% Multiracial). Kalkaska is less Multiracial than neighboring Mancelona (7.1% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.