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Overview for Traverse City, MI

15,491 people live in Traverse City, where the median age is 42.2 and the average individual income is $53,630. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

15,491

Total Population

42.2 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$53,630

Average individual Income

Around Traverse City, MI

There's plenty to do around Traverse City, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

68
Somewhat Walkable
Walking Score
81
Very Bikeable
Bike Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including The Daily Grind Coffee Drive Thru, Cracked, and Slabtown Cookies.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Dining 0.29 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 1.03 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 2.02 miles 9 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 0.75 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 0.85 miles 33 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 2.99 miles 11 reviews 4.9/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Traverse City, MI

Traverse City has 7,312 households, with an average household size of 2.02. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Traverse City do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 15,491 people call Traverse City home. The population density is 1,871.81 and the largest age group is between 25 and 64 years old. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

15,491

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

42.2

Median Age

48.29 / 51.71%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9: 8.38%

0-9 Years

10-17: 7.95%

10-17 Years

18-24: 8.31%

18-24 Years

25-64: 52.49%

25-64 Years

65-74: 14.95%

65-74 Years

75+: 7.91%

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade 507 (6%)
  • High School Degree 2067 (23%)
  • Associate Degree 1420 (16%)
  • Bachelor Degree 3003 (33%)
  • Graduate Degree 2056 (23%)
7,312

Total Households

2.02

Average Household Size

$53,630

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children: 1,537 (21%)

Without Children: 5,775 (79%)

Marital Status

Married 33%
Single 31%
Divorced 15%
Separated 2%

Blue vs White Collar Workers

Blue Collar: 8%

White Collar: 92%

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes 24%
15 to 29 Minutes 12%
30 to 59 Minutes 4%
60+ Minutes 3%

Schools in Traverse City, MI

Primary Schools (13)
Middle Schools (2)
High Schools (7)
Mixed Schools (14)
The following schools are within or nearby Traverse City. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Type
Name
Category
Grades
School rating
Silver Lake Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
2/5
PUBLIC
K - 8th
4/5
Traverse Heights Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
1/5
Old Mission Peninsula School
PUBLIC
K - 6th
4/5
Long Lake Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
3/5
Westwoods Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
3/5
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