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The City of Traverse City had a population of 16,018 as of July 1, 2019. 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). The elevation is 597 feet.
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 (GNIS ID: 1627171) 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.
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HOUSING AFFORDABILITY INDEX | |
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| Traverse City, MI Housing Affordability Index is 123 State of Michigan Housing Affordability Index is 142 | |
| The Housing Affordability Index base is 100 and represents a balance point where a resident with a median household income can normally qualify to purchase a median price home. Values above 100 indicate increased affordability, while values below 100 indicate decreased affordability. | |
WEALTH INDEX | |
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| Traverse City, MI Wealth Index is 93 State of Michigan Wealth Index is 92 | |
| The Wealth Index is based on a number of indicators of affluence including average household income and average net worth, but it also includes the value of material possessions and resources. It represents the wealth of the area relative to the national level. Values above or below 100 represent above-average wealth or below-average wealth compared to the national level. | |
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POPULATION | |
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| Total Population | 16,018 (100%) |
| Population in Households | 15,282 (95.4%) |
| Population in Families | 10,180 (63.6%) |
| Population in Group Quarters1 | 736 ( 4.6%) |
| Population Density | 1,923 |
| Diversity Index2 | 16 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $57,606 |
| Average Household Income | $85,023 |
| Per Capita Income | $39,015 |
| Wealth Index4 | 93 |
HOUSING | |
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| Total Housing Units | 8,012 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,638 (57.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,674 (33.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 700 ( 8.7%) |
| Median Home Value | $224,676 |
| Housing Affordability Index3 | 123 |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 7,312 |
| Average Household Size | 2.09 |
| Family Households | 3,653 |
| Average Family Size | 3 |
GROWTH RATE / YEAR | 2010-2019 | 2019-2024 |
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| Population | 0.93% | 0.95% |
| Households | 0.94% | 0.98% |
| Families | 0.87% | 0.81% |
| Median Household Income | 2.89% | |
| Per Capita Income | 2.35% |
The table below compares Traverse City to the other 692 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Michigan by rank and percentile using July 1, 2019 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 | # 69 | 90th |
| Population Density | # 148 | 79th |
| Diversity Index | # 366 | 47th |
| Median Household Income | # 199 | 71st |
| Per Capita Income | # 78 | 89th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Michigan Census Data Comparison Tool.
