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The City of Traverse City had a population of 15,593 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Traverse City ranks in the upper quartile for Population Density when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in Michigan. See peer rankings below.
The primary coordinate point for Traverse City is located at latitude 44.7631 and longitude -85.6206 in Grand Traverse County. The formal boundaries for the City of Traverse City encompass a land area of 8.33 sq. miles and a water area of 0.33 sq. miles. Grand Traverse County is in the Eastern time zone (GMT -5).
While the primary coordinates for City of Traverse City are located in Grand Traverse County, it should be noted that the formal boundaries for this community also extend into and Leelanau County.
The City of Traverse City has a C5 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that is independent of any county subdivision and serves as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 15,593 (100%) |
| Population Density | 1,884 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 23 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $74,087 |
| Per Capita Income | $53,432 |
| Median Home Value | $415,400 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 8,479 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,578 (54.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,613 (30.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,288 (15.2%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 7,191 |
| Average Household Size | 2.06 |
| Family Households | 3,593 (50.0%) |
The table below compares Traverse City to the other 745 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Michigan by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 70 | 91st |
| Population Density | # 152 | 80th |
| Median Household Income | # 207 | 72nd |
| Per Capita Income | # 83 | 89th |
| Diversity Index | # 338 | 55th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Michigan Census Data Comparison Tool.
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