Demographics & People — Traverse City, Michigan
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 15,491 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~15,800 |
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| Median Age | 42.7 |
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| Total Households | 7,312 |
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| Family Households | 3,412 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.02 |
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| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 14,072 |
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| Black or African American | 265 |
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| Asian | 227 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 644 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 3,664 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 3,388 |
| English | 2,427 |
| Irish | 2,264 |
| Other groups | 2,129 |
| Polish | 1,646 |
| Scottish | 704 |
| French (except Basque) | 686 |
| Dutch | 571 |
| American | 547 |
Language
| English Only | 14,172 |
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| Spanish | 407 |
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| Population 5+ | 14,894 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 806 |
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| Population 18+ | 12,834 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 17.2 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 19.4% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Traverse City, Michigan.
