Kalkaska County, Michigan

Kalkaska County: county in Michigan, United States

About

Kalkaska County is a county located in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2010 census, the population was 17,153 and a population density of 12 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 18,003 inhabitants. Its county seat is Kalkaska. The county was created 155 years ago in 1870.

Kalkaska County locator map
Location of Kalkaska County on Michigan map.

County Snapshot

Kalkaska County at a glance

Kalkaska County currently has 4 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.

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Mapped populated places

4

These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.

Largest city

Lodi

Population 6,571

Quick Facts about Kalkaska County

Population 18,003 (2020)
Country United States of America
State Michigan (United States)
Area 1478 km2
Water as percent of area 1.9%
Land as percent of area 98.1%
Latitude & Longitude 44.6847,-85.0902
Altitude 1,145 feet / 349 meters
Capital Kalkaska
Establishment January 01, 1871
Time Zone America/Detroit
Local time 01:47:10 (16th April 2026)
Density 12 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth 4.72% (2010-2020)
Weather 66℉ Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather
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Geography

Kalkaska County is located at 44°41'5"N 85°5'25"W (44.6846600, -85.0902300). It has 3 neighbors: Antrim County, Crawford County and Grand Traverse County.

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The largest city of Kalkaska County is Lodi with a population of 6,571. Other cities include and Kalkaska population 2,836. See all Kalkaska County cities & populated places.

Kalkaska County Populated Places

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Kalkaska County.

City Name Population Title
Lodi 6,571 Michigan
Spencer 4,292 Township in Kent County, Michigan
Kalkaska 2,836 Village in U.
Sharon 1,782 Township in Washtenaw County, Michigan

Weather

66°F
Chance Rain Showers
10 mph SW Thursday

A chance of rain showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 66.

7-Day Forecast

Official website of Kalkaska County

Official Website
  • Kalkaska

Demographics

The population of Kalkaska County increased by 4.72% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 17,153 - census
2011 17,173 0.12% estimation process
2012 17,101 -0.42% estimation process
2013 17,290 1.09% estimation process
2014 17,370 0.46% estimation process
2015 17,248 -0.71% estimation process
2016 17,263 0.09% estimation process
2017 17,571 1.75% estimation process
2018 17,806 1.32% estimation process
2019 18,038 1.29% estimation process
2020 18,003 -0.19% estimation process
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