Traverse City
City in Grand Traverse County, Michigan
Traverse City is a city in Grand Traverse County, Michigan, with 15,678 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 627 ft (191 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Greilickville, 4.6 miles NW.
- 15,678residents (2020 Census)
- 627 ftelevation · 191 m
- 8.3 sq miland area · 21.4 km²
- 1,894 / sq mipopulation density
- 49684ZIP code
About Traverse City
Traverse City ( TRAV-ərss) is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan. It is the county seat of Grand Traverse County, although it partly extends into Leelanau County. The city's population was 15,678 at the 2020 census, while the four-county Traverse City metropolitan area had 153,448 residents. Traverse City is the largest city in Northern Michigan.
Traverse City is at the head of the East and West arms of Grand Traverse Bay, a 32-mile-long (51 km) bay of Lake Michigan. Grand Traverse Bay is divided into arms by the 18-mile-long (29 km) Old Mission Peninsula, which is attached at its base to Traverse City. The city borders four townships–East Bay, Elmwood, Garfield, and Peninsula–all of which are primarily suburban.
Traverse City is nicknamed "the Cherry Capital of the World", as the area surrounding Grand Traverse Bay is a hotspot for cherry production. The city hosts the National Cherry Festival, attracting approximately 500,000 visitors annually. The Traverse City area is also known for its wine production. Two American Viticultural Areas are adjacent to the city. The city is also home to the Traverse City State Hospital, a former state psychiatric institution, and Coast Guard Air Station Traverse City.
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Living in Traverse City
- Median household income
- $74,087
- Median home value
- $415,400
- Median rent
- $995/mo
- Median age
- 42.7
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Traverse City had 15,678 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 15,678 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,894 per sq mi (731 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Traverse City at a glance
| State | Michigan (MI) |
|---|---|
| County | Grand Traverse County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 15,678 (2020) |
| Land area | 8.28 sq mi (21.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.33 sq mi (0.87 km²) |
| Elevation | 627 ft (191 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.7543° N, 85.6030° W |
| ZIP code | 49684 |
| Official website | traversecitymi.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2680340 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Traverse City
- Greilickville4.6 mi NW
- Chums Corner6.0 mi SW
- Grawn7.7 mi SW
- Interlochen10.8 mi SW
- Hardwood Acres11.0 mi W
- Cedar11.3 mi NW
- Kingsley12.1 mi S
- Lake Ann12.1 mi W
- Maple Grove12.7 mi W
- Elk Rapids13.9 mi NE
- Maple City14.3 mi NW
- Bendon14.5 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Traverse City
What county is Traverse City in?
Traverse City is in Grand Traverse County, Michigan.
What is the population of Traverse City, MI?
15,678 people lived in Traverse City at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Traverse City, MI?
The ZIP code of Traverse City is 49684.
What is the elevation of Traverse City?
627 feet (191 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Traverse City?
Greilickville (4.6 mi), Chums Corner (6.0 mi), Grawn (7.7 mi), Interlochen (10.8 mi), Hardwood Acres (11.0 mi).
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