Kalkaska County, Michigan

Kalkaska County
Kalkaska County Government Offices in Kalkaska
Kalkaska County Government Offices in Kalkaska
Map of Michigan highlighting Kalkaska County
Location within the U.S. state of Michigan
Map of the United States highlighting Michigan
Michigan's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 44°41′N 85°05′W / 44.69°N 85.08°W / 44.69; -85.08
Country United States
State Michigan
Founded1840 (established)
1871 (organized)[1]
SeatKalkaska
Largest villageKalkaska
Area
 • Total571 sq mi (1,480 km2)
 • Land560 sq mi (1,500 km2)
 • Water11 sq mi (30 km2)  1.9%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total17,939
 • Estimate 
(2023)
18,490 Increase
 • Density31/sq mi (12/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district1st
Websitekalkaskacounty.net

Kalkaska County (/kælˈkæskə/ kal-KASS-kə) is located in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2020 census, its population was 17,939.[2] The county seat is Kalkaska.[3]

Kalkaska County is part of the Traverse City metropolitan area. Although it is located on Michigan's Lower Peninsula, Kalkaska County is considered part of Northern Michigan.

  1. ^ "Bibliography on Kalkaska County". Clarke Historical Library, Central Michigan University. Retrieved January 19, 2013.[dead link]
  2. ^ "State & County QuickFacts". US Census Bureau. Retrieved September 15, 2021.
  3. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.