Traverse City, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Grand Traverse County County
4.2
/5.0
A
Great
15,491
Population
1,871/sq mi density
$71,731
Median Income
$53,630 per capita
$367,600
Home Value
$446,706 Zillow
$983
Median Rent
29.5% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$71,731 median income, 4.5% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$367,600 home value, $983/mo rent
A+
Education
4.8 / 5.0
47.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
15,491
Census 2023
Population Density
1,871
per square mile
Land Area
8.7
square miles (22.4 km²)
Median Age
42.2 yrs
8% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
48.3%
Male
51.7%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 90.8% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 1.7% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 4.2% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 1.5% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 1.8% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
90.8%
Black
1.7%
Hispanic
4.2%
Asian
1.5%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 95.2% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 3.8% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 1% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
95.2%
Spanish
3.8%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
3.5%
Veterans
5.0%
17% below US avg (6%)
Disability
11.5%
12% below US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
95.5%
4% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
4.5%
48% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.437
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 15,491 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 1,871 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 8.7 sq mi |
| Median Age | 42.2 years |
Gender
| Male | 48.3% |
| Female | 51.7% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 90.8% |
| Black or African American | 1.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4.2% |
| Asian | 1.5% |
Language
| English Only | 95.2% |
| Spanish | 3.8% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 3.5% |
| Veterans | 5.0% |
| Disability | 11.5% |
| Health Insurance | 95.5% |
| Uninsured | 4.5% |
| Broadband Access | 90.8% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.437 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 3, Metro / under 250K |