Kalkaska is a very small village located in the state of Michigan. With a population of 2,255 people and four associated neighborhoods, Kalkaska is the 336th largest community in Michigan.Because occupations involving physical labor dominate the local economy, Kalkaska is generally considered to be a blue-collar town. 37.16% of the Kalkaska workforce is employed in blue-collar occupations, compared to the national average of 27.7%. Overall, Kalkaska is a village of sales and office workers, production and manufacturing workers, and service providers. There are especially a lot of people living in Kalkaska who work in sales jobs (13.02%), office and administrative support (10.75%), and management occupations (10.11%). Residents will find that the village is relatively quiet. This is because it is not over-populated, and it has fewer college students, renters, and young children - all of whom can be noisy at times. So, if you're looking for a relatively peaceful place to live, Kalkaska is worth considering. As is often the case in a small village, Kalkaska doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.The education level of Kalkaska citizens, measured as those with bachelor's degrees or advanced degrees, is similar to the national average for all American cities and towns. 18.62% of adults 25 and older in Kalkaska have a college degree. The per capita income in Kalkaska in 2022 was $31,666, which is middle income relative to Michigan, and lower middle income relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $126,664 for a family of four. However, Kalkaska contains both very wealthy and poor people as well. Kalkaska is a somewhat ethnically-diverse village. The people who call Kalkaska home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Kalkaska residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Kalkaska include German, English, Irish, Italian, and French. The most common language spoken in Kalkaska is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Polish.
