Kalkaska County, Michigan
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 16571 people, 6428 households, and 4636 families residing in the county. The population density was 29.5 people per square mile (11.39/kmē), making its Michigan's 19th least densely populated county. There were 10822 housing units at an average density of 19.3 per square mile (7.45/kmē). It has an average household size was 2.55 persons, and the average family size was 2.95 persons. In the county the population was spread out, with 25.6% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 28.6% from 25 to 44, 24.5% from 45 to 64, and 13.7% who were 65 or older. For every 100 males there were 98.7 females. For every 100 males age 18 and over, there were 101.1 females. As of July 2008, the population was estimated at 17066, The racial makeup of the county was 16521 White, 106 Black or African American, 154 American Indian, 43 Asian, 7 Native Hawaiian, and 235 from two or more races.
The median income for a household in the county was $36072, it is the 45th wealthiest county in terms of median household income. The median income for a family in the county was $39932, it is 25th poorest county by median family income in Michigan. The per capita income for the county was $16309, it would be the 15th lowest county by per capita income in the U.S. state of Michigan.
In 2000, 3785 pupils and students, of which 1912 are male and 1873 are female, 22.84% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 217 nursery or pri school, 233 kindergarten, 1977 elementary school, 959 high school and 399 College graduate school.
| Rank | City | County | Total Area mi2 | Land Area mi2 | Water Area mi2 | Population | Density mi2 | Per capita Income | House hold Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kalkaska Village | Kalkaska County | 2.52 | 2.5 | 0.02 | 2226 | 890.7 | 13028 | 27891 |
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 16571 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 16571 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 16627 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 16813 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 16883 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 17129 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 17184 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 17111 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 17210 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 17114 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 17066 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 90 | 127 | 217 |
| Kindergarten | 123 | 110 | 233 |
| Elementary school | 1054 | 923 | 1977 |
| High school | 492 | 467 | 959 |
| College or graduate school | 153 | 246 | 399 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kalkaska County, Michigan | $36072 | $39932 | $16309 |
| Michigan, United States | $44667 | $53457 | $22168 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |