Kalkaska, MI is a small town located in the northwest portion of Michigan with a population of 8,339. It has a population density of 39 people per square mile, much lower than the US average of 93 people per square mile. Kalkaska is home to several local businesses, such as Barking Frog Boutique and Full Throttle Motorsports. For those looking for year-round outdoor activities, there are plenty of nearby lakes, including Big John Lake and Clearwater Lake where visitors can enjoy fishing, swimming and kayaking. The town also hosts an annual Kalkaska Model Railroaders Train Show as well as other organizations like the Rotary Club and Lions Club. Local sporting events include baseball and softball tournaments held at Gornick Park in addition to basketball games at Kalkaska High School.
The population in Kalkaska (zip 49646) is 8,339. There are 38 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Kalkaska (zip 49646) is 42.9, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Kalkaska (zip 49646) is 2.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Kalkaska (zip 49646)
- 52.4% are married
- 17.7% are divorced
- 28.1% are married with children
- 11.8% have children, but are single
Race in Kalkaska (zip 49646)
- 93.8% are White
- 0.3% are Black
- 0.4% are Asian
- 1.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 2.5% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.9% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander