Kincheloe
Census-designated place in Chippewa County, Michigan
Kincheloe is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Chippewa County, Michigan, with 2,587 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 797 ft (243 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Brimley, 11.3 miles NW.
- 2,587residents (2020 Census)
- 797 ftelevation · 243 m
- 1.3 sq miland area · 3.3 km²
- 2,043 / sq mipopulation density
- 49788main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Kincheloe
Kincheloe is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Chippewa County on the Upper Peninsula of the U.S. state of Michigan, named after the former Kincheloe Air Force Base, that was in turn named after noted pilot Iven Kincheloe.
As of the 2020 census, Kincheloe had a population of 2,587.
Kincheloe is at the eastern end of Kinross Charter Township, just east of Interstate 75 (I-75) and approximately 20 miles (32 km) southwest of Sault Ste. Marie and 37 miles (60 km) north of St. Ignace. It is on the area formerly occupied by the Kincheloe Air Force Base, which covered 7,265 acres (29.40 km2).
Despite the loss of approximately 10,000 personnel living in the area after the base closure in 1977, the town has managed to survive the years since closing, largely due to the development of several prisons in the area, some growth in light industry and an airport that continues to use some of the runways built for the Air Force Base.
Chippewa County International Airport, Kinross Correctional Facility, Chippewa Correctional Facility, Kinross Manufacturing, American Kinross, Inc. are now located on the base's former property and adjacent land. In all, the local tax base had doubled, and the civilian payroll created by the new ventures had reached $110 million.
The town is also home to The Oaks at Kincheloe, formerly The Kincheloe Memorial Golf Course, an 18-hole, par 72, 7,000-yard (6,400 m) course built as a nine-hole course by the base in 1951 and expanded in 1987.
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Living in Kincheloe
- Median household income
- $57,644
- Median home value
- $110,700
- Median rent
- $854/mo
- Median age
- 31.4
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Kincheloe had 2,587 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,587 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,043 per sq mi (789 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Kincheloe at a glance
| State | Michigan (MI) |
|---|---|
| County | Chippewa County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 2,587 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.27 sq mi (3.3 km²) |
| Elevation | 797 ft (243 m) |
| Coordinates | 46.2688° N, 84.4568° W |
| ZIP codes | 49788, 49784 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2643180 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Kincheloe
- Brimley11.3 mi NW
- Sault Ste. Marie14.9 mi N
- Mackinac Island29.4 mi S
- St. Ignace29.5 mi SW
- De Tour Village32.1 mi SE
- Mackinaw City36.5 mi SW
- Carp Lake42.1 mi S
- Cheboygan43.3 mi S
- Levering46.5 mi S
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Frequently asked questions about Kincheloe
What county is Kincheloe in?
Kincheloe is in Chippewa County, Michigan.
What is the population of Kincheloe, MI?
2,587 people lived in Kincheloe at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Kincheloe, MI?
The main ZIP code is 49788. Other ZIP codes: 49784.
What is the elevation of Kincheloe?
797 feet (243 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Kincheloe?
Brimley (11.3 mi), Sault Ste. Marie (14.9 mi), Mackinac Island (29.4 mi), St. Ignace (29.5 mi), De Tour Village (32.1 mi).
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