Traverse City, MI

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Traverse City Overview

15,468
TOTAL POPULATION
7,505
MALE POPULATION
7,963
FEMALE POPULATION
94.25
MALES / 100 FEMALES
106.10
FEMALES / 100 MALES
41.9
MEDIAN AGE
2.9
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.1
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$48,883
PER CAPITA INCOME
$99,595
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$70,700
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
23.6%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
76.4¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.52
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
8,319
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
63.4%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
5.3%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Traverse City Zip Codes

Traverse City Area Codes

Race in Traverse City

The most populous races in Traverse City are White / Caucasian (14,230 | 92.0%), Two or more Races (650 | 4.2%), and Hispanic or Latino (544 | 3.5%).
Race in Traverse City
Race# Population% Population
Asian2111.4%
Black / African American2231.4%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino5443.5%
Native / Alaskan960.6%
White / Caucasian14,23092.0%
Two or more Races6504.2%
Some other Race580.4%
Total15,468100.0%

Ancestry in Traverse City

The most populous ancestries reported in Traverse City are German (3,664 | 23.7%), English (2,427 | 15.7%), Irish (2,264 | 14.6%), Polish (1,646 | 10.6%), and Scottish (704 | 4.5%), together accounting for 69.2% of all Traverse City residents.
Ancestry in Traverse City
Ancestry# Population% Population
African140.1%
American5473.5%
Arab310.2%
Armenian70.1%
Austrian290.2%
Bangladeshi230.2%
Belgian440.3%
Bhutanese230.2%
Blackfeet570.4%
British920.6%
British West Indian70.1%
Burmese230.2%
Canadian730.5%
Central American940.6%
Cherokee430.3%
Chippewa1000.6%
Colombian240.2%
Croatian230.2%
Cuban50.0%
Czech1721.1%
Czechoslovakian240.2%
Danish710.5%
Dutch5713.7%
Eastern European280.2%
English2,42715.7%
European4913.2%
Finnish1581.0%
French6864.4%
French Canadian1831.2%
German3,66423.7%
Greek530.3%
Hungarian920.6%
Indian (Asian)370.2%
Irish2,26414.6%
Italian5473.5%
Korean300.2%
Laotian100.1%
Latvian70.1%
Lebanese310.2%
Mexican3192.1%
Nigerian80.1%
Northern European520.3%
Norwegian2741.8%
Pennsylvania German60.0%
Polish1,64610.6%
Potawatomi670.4%
Puerto Rican170.1%
Romanian280.2%
Russian670.4%
Salvadoran940.6%
Scandinavian1330.9%
Scotch-Irish670.4%
Scottish7044.5%
Seminole140.1%
Serbian160.1%
Slavic310.2%
Slovak250.2%
Slovene100.1%
South American240.2%
Spaniard370.2%
Spanish190.1%
Subsaharan African220.1%
Swedish2111.4%
Swiss610.4%
Thai580.4%
Turkish200.1%
Ukrainian1300.8%
Vietnamese260.2%
Welsh950.6%
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Immigrants in Traverse City

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Traverse City came from Asia (223 | 1.4%), Europe (182 | 1.2%), Eastern Europe (113 | 0.7%), South Central Asia (107 | 0.7%), and Ukraine (69 | 0.4%), together accounting for 4.5% of all Traverse City residents.
Immigrants in Traverse City
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa80.1%
Asia2231.4%
Bangladesh260.2%
Canada410.3%
Caribbean50.0%
Central America340.2%
China370.2%
Colombia240.2%
Costa Rica70.1%
Cuba50.0%
Eastern Asia600.4%
Eastern Europe1130.7%
El Salvador200.1%
England120.1%
Europe1821.2%
France120.1%
Germany60.0%
Hong Kong290.2%
India170.1%
Indonesia100.1%
Korea230.2%
Latin America630.4%
Lebanon90.1%
Mexico70.1%
Nigeria80.1%
Northern Europe510.3%
Philippines120.1%
Romania150.1%
Serbia290.2%
South America240.2%
South Central Asia1070.7%
South Eastern Asia340.2%
Sri Lanka640.4%
Thailand120.1%
Turkey130.1%
Ukraine690.4%
Western Africa80.1%
Western Asia220.1%
Western Europe180.1%
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Sex and Age in Traverse City

Sex and Age in Traverse City

The most populous age groups in Traverse City are 30 to 34 Years (740 | 9.9%) for men and 70 to 74 Years (748 | 9.4%) for women.
Sex and Age in Traverse City
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years253 (3.4%)389 (4.9%)
5 to 9 Years278 (3.7%)440 (5.5%)
10 to 14 Years385 (5.1%)450 (5.7%)
15 to 19 Years461 (6.1%)354 (4.4%)
20 to 24 Years446 (5.9%)545 (6.8%)
25 to 29 Years626 (8.3%)471 (5.9%)
30 to 34 Years740 (9.9%)542 (6.8%)
35 to 39 Years572 (7.6%)475 (6.0%)
40 to 44 Years446 (5.9%)414 (5.2%)
45 to 49 Years427 (5.7%)456 (5.7%)
50 to 54 Years442 (5.9%)306 (3.8%)
55 to 59 Years485 (6.5%)443 (5.6%)
60 to 64 Years444 (5.9%)560 (7.0%)
65 to 69 Years623 (8.3%)534 (6.7%)
70 to 74 Years396 (5.3%)748 (9.4%)
75 to 79 Years239 (3.2%)275 (3.5%)
80 to 84 Years95 (1.3%)143 (1.8%)
85 Years and over147 (2.0%)418 (5.2%)
Total7,505 (100.0%)7,963 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Traverse City

Median Family Size in Traverse City

The median family size in Traverse City is 2.85 persons per family, with married-couple families (2,555 | 74.6%) accounting for the largest median family size of 2.91 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (375 | 10.9%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.51 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Traverse City
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple2,555 (74.6%)2.91
Single Male/Father375 (10.9%)2.51
Single Female/Mother497 (14.5%)2.79
Total Families3,427 (100.0%)2.85

Median Household Size in Traverse City

The median household size in Traverse City is 2.08 persons per household, with single male/father households (375 | 5.3%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.1 persons per household. non-family households (3,677 | 51.8%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.24 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Traverse City
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple2,555 (36.0%)2.98
Single Male/Father375 (5.3%)3.10
Single Female/Mother497 (7.0%)2.98
Non-family3,677 (51.8%)1.24
Total Households7,104 (100.0%)2.08

Household Size by Marriage Status in Traverse City

Out of a total of 7,104 households in Traverse City, 3,427 (48.2%) are family households, while 3,677 (51.8%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 1,812, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 3,022.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Traverse City
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-3,022 (42.5%)
2-Person Households1,812 (25.5%)592 (8.3%)
3-Person Households798 (11.2%)63 (0.9%)
4-Person Households540 (7.6%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households163 (2.3%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households93 (1.3%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households21 (0.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total3,427 (48.2%)3,677 (51.8%)

Female Fertility in Traverse City

Fertility by Age in Traverse City

Average fertility rate in Traverse City is 20.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years have the highest fertility rate with 28.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years acount for 59.4% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Traverse City
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years26 (40.6%)17.0
35 to 50 years38 (59.4%)28.0
Total64 (100.0%)20.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Traverse City

59.4% of women with births (64) in Traverse City are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 35 to 50 years age bracket with 68.4% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 0.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Traverse City
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years26 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years12 (31.6%)26 (68.4%)
Total38 (59.4%)26 (40.6%)

Fertility by Education in Traverse City

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Traverse City
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School7 (10.9%)24.0
High School Diploma6 (9.4%)14.0
College or Associate's Degree13 (20.3%)11.0
Bachelor's Degree38 (59.4%)45.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total64 (100.0%)20.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Traverse City

40.6% of women with births in Traverse City are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of less than high school are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are least likely to be married with 68.4% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Traverse City
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree12 (31.6%)26 (68.4%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total38 (59.4%)26 (40.6%)

Income in Traverse City

Income Overview in Traverse City

Per Capita Income in Traverse City is $48,883, while median incomes of families and households are $99,595 and $70,700 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income15,468$48,883
Median Family Income3,427$99,595
Mean Family Income3,427$128,935
Median Household Income7,104$70,700
Mean Household Income7,104$103,429
Income Deficit3,427$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)15,46823.57%
Wage / Income Gap ($)15,46876.43¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index15,4680.52

Earnings by Sex in Traverse City

Average Earnings in Traverse City are $35,924, $43,795 for men and $33,471 for women, a difference of 23.6%.
Earnings by Sex in Traverse City
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male4,583 (52.7%)$43,795
Female4,111 (47.3%)$33,471
Total8,694 (100.0%)$35,924

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Traverse City

The most common earnings brackets in Traverse City are $100,000+ for men (685 | 14.9%) and $30,000 to $34,999 for women (427 | 10.4%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Traverse City
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less196 (4.3%)294 (7.1%)
$2,500 to $4,999156 (3.4%)152 (3.7%)
$5,000 to $7,499290 (6.3%)107 (2.6%)
$7,500 to $9,999139 (3.0%)73 (1.8%)
$10,000 to $12,499149 (3.3%)72 (1.8%)
$12,500 to $14,999115 (2.5%)258 (6.3%)
$15,000 to $17,49974 (1.6%)103 (2.5%)
$17,500 to $19,99964 (1.4%)111 (2.7%)
$20,000 to $22,49990 (2.0%)137 (3.3%)
$22,500 to $24,999187 (4.1%)152 (3.7%)
$25,000 to $29,999113 (2.5%)353 (8.6%)
$30,000 to $34,999443 (9.7%)427 (10.4%)
$35,000 to $39,999141 (3.1%)192 (4.7%)
$40,000 to $44,999175 (3.8%)198 (4.8%)
$45,000 to $49,999237 (5.2%)243 (5.9%)
$50,000 to $54,999292 (6.4%)225 (5.5%)
$55,000 to $64,999527 (11.5%)222 (5.4%)
$65,000 to $74,999166 (3.6%)261 (6.4%)
$75,000 to $99,999344 (7.5%)208 (5.1%)
$100,000+685 (14.9%)323 (7.9%)
Total4,583 (100.0%)4,111 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Traverse City

Average earnings in Traverse City are $50,291 for men and $39,828 for women, a difference of 20.8%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $59,096, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $27,361. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $53,586, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $31,067.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Traverse City
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$27,361$31,071
High School Diploma$41,902$31,067
College or Associate's Degree$43,024$33,265
Bachelor's Degree$57,775$46,763
Graduate Degree$59,096$53,586
Total$50,291$39,828

Family Income in Traverse City

Family Income Brackets in Traverse City

According to the Traverse City family income data, there are 864 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 25.2% of all families. Conversely, the less than $10,000 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 21 families (0.6%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Traverse City
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000210.6%
$10,000 to $14,999310.9%
$15,000 to $24,9991644.8%
$25,000 to $34,9992266.6%
$35,000 to $49,9992547.4%
$50,000 to $74,99955216.1%
$75,000 to $99,99946913.7%
$100,000 to $149,99986425.2%
$150,000 to $199,99942812.5%
$200,000+40811.9%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Traverse City

5-person families (215 | 6.3%) account for the highest median family income in Traverse City with $123,448 per family, while 2-person families (2,039 | 59.5%) have the highest median income of $46,758 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Traverse City
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families2,039 (59.5%)$93,517
3-Person Families666 (19.4%)$82,396
4-Person Families474 (13.8%)$106,048
5-Person Families215 (6.3%)$123,448
6-Person Families12 (0.4%)$0
7+ Person Families21 (0.6%)$0
Total3,427 (100.0%)$99,595

Family Income by Number of Earners in Traverse City

The median family income in Traverse City is $99,595, with families comprising 3+ earners (241) having the highest median family income of $123,972, while families with 1 earner (1,134) have the lowest median family income of $71,990, accounting for 7.0% and 33.1% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Traverse City
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners542 (15.8%)$88,056
1 Earner1,134 (33.1%)$71,990
2 Earners1,510 (44.1%)$107,425
3+ Earners241 (7.0%)$123,972
Total3,427 (100.0%)$99,595

Household Income in Traverse City

Household Income Brackets in Traverse City

With 1,357 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Traverse City, accounting for 19.1% of all households. In contrast, only 185 households (2.6%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Traverse City
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0004556.4%
$10,000 to $14,9991852.6%
$15,000 to $24,9995407.6%
$25,000 to $34,9996399.0%
$35,000 to $49,99971010.0%
$50,000 to $74,9991,35719.1%
$75,000 to $99,99996613.6%
$100,000 to $149,9991,11515.7%
$150,000 to $199,9995547.8%
$200,000+5838.2%

Household Income by Householder Age in Traverse City

The median household income in Traverse City is $70,700, with the highest median household income of $81,148 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 2,083 households (29.3%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $26,821, with 215 households (3.0%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Traverse City
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years215 (3.0%)$26,821
25 to 44 Years2,365 (33.3%)$74,691
45 to 64 Years2,083 (29.3%)$81,148
65+ Years2,441 (34.4%)$59,594
Total7,104 (100.0%)$70,700

Poverty in Traverse City

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Traverse City

With 12.9% poverty level for males and 9.7% for females among the residents of Traverse City, 5 year old males and 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 42 males (68.9%) and 25 females (23.6%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Traverse City
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years57 (22.5%)43 (11.1%)
5 Years42 (68.9%)25 (23.6%)
6 to 11 Years24 (9.2%)17 (3.9%)
12 to 14 Years23 (7.2%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years10 (10.7%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years86 (44.8%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years60 (12.6%)115 (17.1%)
25 to 34 Years183 (14.1%)131 (12.9%)
35 to 44 Years156 (16.1%)39 (4.4%)
45 to 54 Years54 (6.3%)53 (7.0%)
55 to 64 Years106 (11.5%)186 (18.9%)
65 to 74 Years90 (9.2%)54 (4.3%)
75 Years and over26 (5.9%)83 (11.0%)
Total917 (12.9%)746 (9.7%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Traverse City

According to the poverty statistics in Traverse City, males aged 75 years and over and females aged 12 to 14 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 94.1% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Traverse City
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years196 (77.5%)346 (88.9%)
5 Years19 (31.1%)81 (76.4%)
6 to 11 Years238 (90.8%)416 (96.1%)
12 to 14 Years297 (92.8%)325 (100.0%)
15 Years83 (89.2%)59 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years106 (55.2%)88 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years418 (87.5%)556 (82.9%)
25 to 34 Years1,115 (85.9%)882 (87.1%)
35 to 44 Years815 (83.9%)842 (95.6%)
45 to 54 Years808 (93.7%)702 (93.0%)
55 to 64 Years815 (88.5%)799 (81.1%)
65 to 74 Years892 (90.8%)1,217 (95.8%)
75 Years and over411 (94.1%)669 (89.0%)
Total6,213 (87.1%)6,982 (90.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Traverse City

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Traverse City show that 1.6% or 41 of the total 2,555 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 9.5%, comprising of 14 families. On the other hand, families with 5 or more children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Traverse City
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children1,624 (99.3%)11 (0.7%)
1 or 2 Children735 (97.9%)16 (2.1%)
3 or 4 Children134 (90.5%)14 (9.5%)
5 or more Children21 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,514 (98.4%)41 (1.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Traverse City

According to the poverty data in Traverse City, 8.8% or 33 single-father households and 22.1% or 110 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 7 households (100.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 88 households (32.6%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Traverse City
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)22 (10.1%)
1 or 2 Children26 (8.9%)88 (32.6%)
3 or 4 Children7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total33 (8.8%)110 (22.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Traverse City

The poverty data for Traverse City shows that 41 of the married-couple family households (1.6%) and 143 of the single-parent households (16.4%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 14 households (9.5%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 7 household (41.2%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Traverse City
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children11 (0.7%)22 (7.5%)
1 or 2 Children16 (2.1%)114 (20.3%)
3 or 4 Children14 (9.5%)7 (41.2%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total41 (1.6%)143 (16.4%)

Employment Characteristics in Traverse City

Employment by Class of Employer in Traverse City

Among the 7,701 employed individuals in Traverse City, private company employees (5,086 | 66.0%), not-for-profit organizations (827 | 10.7%), and local government employees (629 | 8.2%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Traverse City
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees5,08666.0%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)4015.2%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)5216.8%
Not-for-profit Organizations82710.7%
Local Government Employees6298.2%
State Government Employees1351.8%
Federal Government Employees560.7%
Unpaid Family Workers460.6%
Total7,701100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Traverse City

According to the labor force statistics for Traverse City, out of the total population over 16 years of age (13,121), 63.4% or 8,319 individuals are in the labor force, with 5.3% or 441 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 92.5% or 1,186 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 26.1% or 95 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Traverse City
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years364 (54.9%)95 (26.1%)
20 to 24 Years913 (92.1%)87 (9.5%)
25 to 29 Years971 (88.5%)42 (4.3%)
30 to 34 Years1,186 (92.5%)33 (2.8%)
35 to 44 Years1,615 (84.7%)86 (5.3%)
45 to 54 Years1,427 (87.5%)6 (0.4%)
55 to 59 Years731 (78.8%)68 (9.3%)
60 to 64 Years549 (54.7%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years481 (20.9%)24 (5.0%)
75 Years and over78 (5.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total8,319 (63.4%)441 (5.3%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Traverse City

According to labor force statistics for Traverse City, 82.5% of individuals (6,475) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (7,849) are in the labor force, with 3.6% or 233 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 89.3% or 3,326 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 10.1% or 85 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Traverse City
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School180 (54.7%)6 (1.7%)
High School Diploma846 (72.7%)117 (10.1%)
College / Associate Degree2,127 (80.8%)129 (4.9%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher3,326 (89.3%)48 (1.3%)
Total6,475 (82.5%)283 (3.6%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Traverse City

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Traverse City are Community & Social Service (1,200 | 15.3%), Management (670 | 8.5%), Education Instruction & Library (628 | 8.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (581 | 7.4%), and Health Technologists (458 | 5.8%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Traverse City

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Traverse City, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (96.5%), Computers, Engineering & Science (85.1%), and Life, Physical & Social Science (82.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education, Arts & Media (84.5%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (78.3%), and Health Technologists (72.5%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Traverse City
OccupationMaleFemale
Management445 (66.4%)225 (33.6%)
Business & Financial157 (40.5%)231 (59.5%)
Computers, Engineering & Science389 (85.1%)68 (14.9%)
Computers & Mathematics149 (74.9%)50 (25.1%)
Architecture & Engineering190 (96.5%)7 (3.5%)
Life, Physical & Social Science50 (82.0%)11 (18.0%)
Community & Social Service 532 (44.3%)668 (55.7%)
Education, Arts & Media24 (15.5%)131 (84.5%)
Legal Services & Support34 (42.0%)47 (58.0%)
Education Instruction & Library312 (49.7%)316 (50.3%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment162 (48.2%)174 (51.8%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating126 (21.7%)455 (78.3%)
Health Technologists126 (27.5%)332 (72.5%)
Total (Category)1,649 (50.0%)1,647 (50.0%)
Total (Overall)4,158 (52.9%)3,708 (47.1%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Traverse City are Food Preparation & Serving (560 | 7.1%), Cleaning & Maintenance (501 | 6.4%), Healthcare Support (336 | 4.3%), Personal Care & Service (235 | 3.0%), and Security & Protection (57 | 0.7%).
Services Occupations in Traverse City

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Traverse City, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), and Law Enforcement (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (95.5%), Personal Care & Service (58.3%), and Food Preparation & Serving (52.3%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Traverse City
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support15 (4.5%)321 (95.5%)
Security & Protection57 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention38 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement19 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving267 (47.7%)293 (52.3%)
Cleaning & Maintenance307 (61.3%)194 (38.7%)
Personal Care & Service98 (41.7%)137 (58.3%)
Total (Category)744 (44.1%)945 (55.9%)
Total (Overall)4,158 (52.9%)3,708 (47.1%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Traverse City are Sales & Related (998 | 12.7%), and Office & Administration (553 | 7.0%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Traverse City

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Traverse City
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related401 (40.2%)597 (59.8%)
Office & Administration183 (33.1%)370 (66.9%)
Total (Category)584 (37.7%)967 (62.4%)
Total (Overall)4,158 (52.9%)3,708 (47.1%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Traverse City are Construction & Extraction (348 | 4.4%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (193 | 2.5%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Traverse City

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Traverse City
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction348 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair193 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)541 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)4,158 (52.9%)3,708 (47.1%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Traverse City are Production (392 | 5.0%), Material Moving (283 | 3.6%), and Transportation (114 | 1.5%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Traverse City

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Traverse City
OccupationMaleFemale
Production297 (75.8%)95 (24.2%)
Transportation114 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving229 (80.9%)54 (19.1%)
Total (Category)640 (81.1%)149 (18.9%)
Total (Overall)4,158 (52.9%)3,708 (47.1%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Traverse City

Employment Industries in Traverse City

The major employment industries in Traverse City include Health Care & Social Assistance (1,226 | 15.6%), Educational Services (1,084 | 13.8%), Retail Trade (891 | 11.3%), Manufacturing (780 | 9.9%), and Professional & Scientific (703 | 8.9%).
Employment Industries in Traverse City

Employment Industries by Sex in Traverse City

The Traverse City industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Construction (100.0%), and Enterprise Management (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (86.4%), Finance & Insurance (62.0%), and Retail Trade (57.8%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Traverse City
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting33 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction363 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing621 (79.6%)159 (20.4%)
Wholesale Trade125 (81.2%)29 (18.8%)
Retail Trade376 (42.2%)515 (57.8%)
Transportation & Warehousing119 (82.6%)25 (17.4%)
Utilities66 (83.5%)13 (16.5%)
Information50 (52.6%)45 (47.4%)
Finance & Insurance166 (38.0%)271 (62.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing182 (65.9%)94 (34.1%)
Professional & Scientific439 (62.5%)264 (37.6%)
Enterprise Management16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support254 (68.5%)117 (31.5%)
Educational Services554 (51.1%)530 (48.9%)
Health Care & Social Assistance167 (13.6%)1,059 (86.4%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation119 (76.3%)37 (23.7%)
Accommodation & Food Services291 (47.9%)317 (52.1%)
Public Administration85 (51.2%)81 (48.8%)
Total4,158 (52.9%)3,708 (47.1%)

Education in Traverse City

School Enrollment in Traverse City

The most common levels of schooling among the 3,369 students in Traverse City are college / undergraduate (1,042 | 30.9%), middle school (665 | 19.7%), and high school (619 | 18.4%).
School Enrollment in Traverse City
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool2186.5%
Kindergarten1143.4%
Elementary School54016.0%
Middle School66519.7%
High School61918.4%
College / Undergraduate1,04230.9%
Graduate / Professional1715.1%
Total3,369100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Traverse City

Out of a total of 3,369 students who are enrolled in schools in Traverse City, 499 (14.8%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 2,870 (85.2%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 41 (46.1% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 25 to 34 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 323 (96.7% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Traverse City
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds48 (53.9%)41 (46.1%)
5 to 9 Year Old543 (76.9%)163 (23.1%)
10 to 14 Year Olds663 (82.0%)146 (18.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds382 (88.4%)50 (11.6%)
18 to 19 Year Olds283 (91.3%)27 (8.7%)
20 to 24 Year Olds488 (94.4%)29 (5.6%)
25 to 34 Year Olds323 (96.7%)11 (3.3%)
35 Years and over142 (82.6%)30 (17.4%)
Total2,870 (85.2%)499 (14.8%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Traverse City

Education (978 | 16.4%), business (685 | 11.5%), social sciences (563 | 9.4%), science & technology (518 | 8.7%), and engineering (444 | 7.4%) are the most common fields of study among 5,981 individuals in Traverse City who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Traverse City
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics1903.2%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural4417.4%
Physical & Health Sciences1722.9%
Psychology3085.1%
Social Sciences5639.4%
Engineering4447.4%
Multidisciplinary Studies1682.8%
Science & Technology5188.7%
Business68511.5%
Education97816.4%
Literature & Languages3505.9%
Liberal Arts & History1682.8%
Visual & Performing Arts2834.7%
Communications3205.3%
Arts & Humanities3936.6%
Total5,981100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Traverse City

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Traverse City

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Traverse City are males with 2 vehicles (1,935, accounting for 48.9%) and females with 2 vehicles (1,591, making up 54.2%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Traverse City
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle147 (3.7%)182 (5.1%)
1 Vehicle986 (24.9%)1,162 (32.5%)
2 Vehicles1,935 (48.9%)1,591 (44.5%)
3 Vehicles474 (12.0%)348 (9.7%)
4 Vehicles300 (7.6%)233 (6.5%)
5 or more Vehicles112 (2.8%)56 (1.6%)
Total3,954 (100.0%)3,572 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Traverse City

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Traverse City are 10 to 14 minutes (1,574 commuters, 23.8%), 5 to 9 minutes (1,527 commuters, 23.1%), and 15 to 19 minutes (1,161 commuters, 17.6%).
Commute Time in Traverse City
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes4136.2%
5 to 9 Minutes1,52723.1%
10 to 14 Minutes1,57423.8%
15 to 19 Minutes1,16117.6%
20 to 24 Minutes65910.0%
25 to 29 Minutes2323.5%
30 to 34 Minutes4506.8%
35 to 39 Minutes410.6%
40 to 44 Minutes881.3%
45 to 59 Minutes1732.6%
60 to 89 Minutes1151.7%
90 or more Minutes1732.6%

Commute Time by Sex in Traverse City

The most common commute times in Traverse City are 10 to 14 minutes (787 commuters, 22.4%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (814 commuters, 26.3%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Traverse City
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes247 (7.0%)166 (5.4%)
5 to 9 Minutes713 (20.3%)814 (26.3%)
10 to 14 Minutes787 (22.4%)787 (25.4%)
15 to 19 Minutes699 (19.9%)462 (14.9%)
20 to 24 Minutes282 (8.0%)377 (12.2%)
25 to 29 Minutes136 (3.9%)96 (3.1%)
30 to 34 Minutes317 (9.0%)133 (4.3%)
35 to 39 Minutes15 (0.4%)26 (0.8%)
40 to 44 Minutes79 (2.2%)9 (0.3%)
45 to 59 Minutes156 (4.4%)17 (0.5%)
60 to 89 Minutes0 (0.0%)115 (3.7%)
90 or more Minutes81 (2.3%)92 (3.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Traverse City

The most frequent times of departure to work in Traverse City are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (634, 18.0%) for males and 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (514, 16.6%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Traverse City
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM24 (0.7%)27 (0.9%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM41 (1.2%)65 (2.1%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM96 (2.7%)76 (2.5%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM56 (1.6%)133 (4.3%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM234 (6.7%)143 (4.6%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM634 (18.0%)284 (9.2%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM437 (12.4%)465 (15.0%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM466 (13.3%)514 (16.6%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM220 (6.3%)204 (6.6%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM525 (14.9%)380 (12.3%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM231 (6.6%)103 (3.3%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM39 (1.1%)69 (2.2%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM238 (6.8%)313 (10.1%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM271 (7.7%)318 (10.3%)
Total3,512 (100.0%)3,094 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Traverse City

Occupancy by Ownership in Traverse City

Of the total 7,104 dwellings in Traverse City, owner-occupied units account for 4,377 (61.6%), while renter-occupied units make up 2,727 (38.4%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Traverse City
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units4,37761.6%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units2,72738.4%
Total Occupied Housing Units7,104100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Traverse City

Occupancy by Household Size in Traverse City
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household3,02242.5%
2-Person Household2,40433.8%
3-Person Household86112.1%
4+ Person Household81711.5%
Total Housing Units7,104100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Traverse City

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Traverse City
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household1,538 (50.9%)1,484 (49.1%)
2-Person Household1,683 (70.0%)721 (30.0%)
3-Person Household548 (63.6%)313 (36.3%)
4+ Person Household608 (74.4%)209 (25.6%)
Total Housing Units4,377 (61.6%)2,727 (38.4%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Traverse City

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Traverse City
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School92 (38.0%)150 (62.0%)
High School Diploma336 (31.7%)723 (68.3%)
College/Associate Degree1,257 (51.8%)1,171 (48.2%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher2,692 (79.8%)683 (20.2%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Traverse City

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Traverse City
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years1,46620.6%
35 to 44 Years1,11415.7%
45 to 54 Years88912.5%
55 to 64 Years1,19416.8%
65 to 74 Years1,52221.4%
75 to 84 Years5718.0%
85 Years and Over3484.9%
Total7,104100.0%

Housing Finances in Traverse City

Median Income by Occupancy in Traverse City

Median Income by Occupancy in Traverse City
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied4,377 (61.6%)$89,844
Renter-Occupied2,727 (38.4%)$36,118
Average7,104 (100.0%)$70,700

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Traverse City

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Traverse City
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000145 (3.3%)209 (7.7%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)103 (3.8%)
$10,000 to $14,99921 (0.5%)162 (5.9%)
$15,000 to $19,99968 (1.5%)168 (6.2%)
$20,000 to $24,99978 (1.8%)225 (8.3%)
$25,000 to $34,999205 (4.7%)433 (15.9%)
$35,000 to $49,999326 (7.4%)387 (14.2%)
$50,000 to $74,999967 (22.1%)393 (14.4%)
$75,000 to $99,999677 (15.5%)289 (10.6%)
$100,000 to $149,999892 (20.4%)222 (8.1%)
$150,000 or more998 (22.8%)136 (5.0%)
Total4,377 (100.0%)2,727 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Traverse City

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Traverse City
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30083 (1.9%)72 (2.6%)
$300 to $499500 (11.4%)304 (11.2%)
$500 to $799850 (19.4%)376 (13.8%)
$800 to $999323 (7.4%)533 (19.6%)
$1,000 to $1,499832 (19.0%)917 (33.6%)
$1,500 to $1,999808 (18.5%)256 (9.4%)
$2,000 to $2,499385 (8.8%)86 (3.2%)
$2,500 to $2,999187 (4.3%)52 (1.9%)
$3,000 or more409 (9.3%)37 (1.4%)
Total4,377 (100.0%)2,727 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Traverse City

Housing Structures in Traverse City

Housing Structures in Traverse City
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached4,46962.9%
Single Unit, Attached1622.3%
2 Unit Apartments3394.8%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments3104.4%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments4476.3%
10 or more Apartments1,33718.8%
Mobile Home / Other400.6%
Total7,104100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Traverse City

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Traverse City
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached3,673 (82.2%)796 (17.8%)
Single Unit, Attached125 (77.2%)37 (22.8%)
2 Unit Apartments98 (28.9%)241 (71.1%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments90 (29.0%)220 (71.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments109 (24.4%)338 (75.6%)
10 or more Apartments282 (21.1%)1,055 (78.9%)
Mobile Home / Other0 (0.0%)40 (100.0%)
Total4,377 (61.6%)2,727 (38.4%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Traverse City

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Traverse City
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room45 (1.0%)40 (1.5%)
2 or 3 Rooms268 (6.1%)887 (32.5%)
4 or 5 Rooms1,107 (25.3%)1,277 (46.8%)
6 or 7 Rooms1,459 (33.3%)259 (9.5%)
8 or more Rooms1,498 (34.2%)264 (9.7%)
Total4,377 (100.0%)2,727 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Traverse City

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Traverse City
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas3,895 (89.0%)1,724 (63.2%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas44 (1.0%)77 (2.8%)
Electricity379 (8.7%)839 (30.8%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene8 (0.2%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels51 (1.2%)45 (1.7%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)42 (1.5%)
Total4,377 (100.0%)2,727 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Traverse City

Household Vehicle Usage in Traverse City
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle115 (2.6%)652 (23.9%)
1 Vehicle1,922 (43.9%)1,247 (45.7%)
2 Vehicles1,852 (42.3%)644 (23.6%)
3 or more Vehicles488 (11.2%)184 (6.8%)
Total4,377 (100.0%)2,727 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Traverse City

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Traverse City

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units1,7612,616
Median Property Value$330,100$340,600
Median Household Income$72,892$692
Monthly Housing Costs$596$391
Real Estate Taxes$3,979$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Traverse City

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Traverse City
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00031 (1.8%)39 (1.5%)
$50,000 to $99,99910 (0.6%)51 (1.9%)
$100,000 to $299,999734 (41.7%)960 (36.7%)
$300,000 to $499,999642 (36.5%)915 (35.0%)
$500,000 to $749,999224 (12.7%)468 (17.9%)
$750,000 to $999,99923 (1.3%)106 (4.1%)
$1,000,000 or more97 (5.5%)77 (2.9%)
Total1,761 (100.0%)2,616 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Traverse City

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Traverse City
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00060 (3.4%)46 (1.8%)
$10,000 to $24,99996 (5.4%)85 (3.3%)
$25,000 to $34,999143 (8.1%)71 (2.7%)
$35,000 to $49,999135 (7.7%)62 (2.4%)
$50,000 to $74,999546 (31.0%)191 (7.3%)
$75,000 to $99,999201 (11.4%)421 (16.1%)
$100,000 to $149,999274 (15.6%)476 (18.2%)
$150,000 or more306 (17.4%)618 (23.6%)
Total1,761 (100.0%)2,616 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Traverse City

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Traverse City
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x367 (20.8%)100,217 (3,830.9%)
2.0x to 2.9x138 (7.8%)527 (20.2%)
3.0x to 3.9x263 (14.9%)812 (31.0%)
4.0x or more979 (55.6%)327 (12.5%)
Total1,761 (100.0%)2,616 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Traverse City

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Traverse City
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80018 (1.0%)65 (2.5%)
$800 to $1,49949 (2.8%)60 (2.3%)
$800 to $1,4991,643 (93.3%)180 (6.9%)
Total1,761 (100.0%)2,616 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Traverse City

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Traverse City

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Traverse City
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years809 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years1,927 (99.5%)9 (0.5%)
19 to 25 Years1,304 (94.8%)72 (5.2%)
26 to 34 Years1,842 (85.0%)325 (15.0%)
35 to 44 Years1,731 (93.8%)114 (6.2%)
45 to 54 Years1,505 (93.1%)112 (6.9%)
55 to 64 Years1,773 (93.0%)133 (7.0%)
65 to 74 Years2,253 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older1,189 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total14,333 (94.9%)765 (5.1%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Traverse City

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Traverse City
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born809 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen1,927 (99.5%)9 (0.5%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen1,304 (94.8%)72 (5.2%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Traverse City

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Traverse City
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0001,403 (92.9%)107 (7.1%)
$25,000 to $49,9991,869 (87.1%)278 (13.0%)
$50,000 to $74,9992,552 (93.4%)179 (6.6%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,963 (93.6%)135 (6.4%)
$100,000 and over6,265 (99.2%)50 (0.8%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Traverse City

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Traverse City
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6255 (31.5%)614 (75.9%)
6 to 18 Years551 (28.5%)1,480 (76.4%)
19 to 25 Years423 (30.7%)999 (72.6%)
25 to 34 Years315 (14.5%)1,584 (73.1%)
35 to 44 Years390 (21.1%)1,371 (74.3%)
45 to 54 Years226 (14.0%)1,346 (83.2%)
55 to 64 Years366 (19.2%)1,493 (78.3%)
65 to 74 Years2,234 (99.2%)1,413 (62.7%)
75 Years and over1,189 (100.0%)972 (81.8%)
Total5,949 (39.4%)11,272 (74.7%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Traverse City

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Traverse City
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years95 (10.0%)9 (0.9%)
18 to 34 Years111 (5.9%)104 (5.9%)
35 to 64 Years325 (11.8%)361 (13.8%)
65 to 74 Years203 (20.7%)185 (14.6%)
75 Years and over153 (35.0%)292 (38.8%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Traverse City

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Traverse City: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years14 (0.7%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years84 (3.1%)89 (3.4%)
65 to 74 Years37 (3.8%)48 (3.8%)
75 Years and over118 (27.0%)171 (22.7%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Traverse City: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)9 (0.9%)
18 to 34 Years24 (1.3%)18 (1.0%)
35 to 64 Years76 (2.8%)52 (2.0%)
65 to 74 Years18 (1.8%)34 (2.7%)
75 Years and over19 (4.3%)63 (8.4%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Traverse City: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years75 (7.9%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years98 (5.2%)79 (4.5%)
35 to 64 Years178 (6.5%)185 (7.1%)
65 to 74 Years26 (2.6%)76 (6.0%)
75 Years and over23 (5.3%)141 (18.8%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Traverse City: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)12 (0.7%)
35 to 64 Years46 (1.7%)107 (4.1%)
65 to 74 Years134 (13.7%)121 (9.5%)
75 Years and over69 (15.8%)192 (25.5%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Traverse City: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years16 (0.8%)4 (0.2%)
35 to 64 Years17 (0.6%)11 (0.4%)
65 to 74 Years32 (3.3%)42 (3.3%)
75 Years and over23 (5.3%)95 (12.6%)

Technology Access in Traverse City

Computing Device Access in Traverse City

Computing Device Access in Traverse City
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop5,90383.1%
Smartphone6,13486.4%
Tablet4,56764.3%
No Computing Device3244.6%
Total7,104100.0%

Internet Access in Traverse City

Internet Access in Traverse City
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet140.2%
Broadband Home5,51177.6%
Cellular Data Only80011.3%
Satellite Internet2413.4%
No Internet6959.8%
Total7,104100.0%

Traverse City Summary

Traverse City, Michigan is a city located in the northwestern part of the state, in Grand Traverse County. It is the county seat and the largest city in the county. The city is situated on the shores of Grand Traverse Bay, which is part of Lake Michigan. The city is known for its cherry production, and is the home of the National Cherry Festival.

History

The area that is now Traverse City was first inhabited by the Ottawa and Chippewa Native American tribes. The first European settlers arrived in the area in 1847, led by a man named Peter Doughtery. The settlement was originally called Boardmanville, after the Boardman River, which runs through the city. In 1851, the settlement was renamed Traverse City, after the Grand Traverse Bay.
The city was incorporated in 1869, and the first mayor was elected in 1870. The city quickly grew, and by the late 19th century, it was a major port and commercial center. The city was also a popular tourist destination, and many of the city’s historic buildings were built during this period.
In the early 20th century, the city’s economy shifted from a reliance on shipping and tourism to a focus on agriculture and manufacturing. The city’s population grew steadily throughout the 20th century, and by the 2000 census, the population was 14,547.

Geography

Traverse City is located in the northwestern part of Michigan, in Grand Traverse County. The city is situated on the shores of Grand Traverse Bay, which is part of Lake Michigan. The city is surrounded by rolling hills and forests, and is located near the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.
The city has a total area of 10.3 square miles, of which 9.9 square miles is land and 0.4 square miles is water. The city is located at the intersection of US-31 and M-37.

Economy

The economy of Traverse City is largely based on tourism, agriculture, and manufacturing. The city is home to several large employers, including Munson Medical Center, Traverse City State Bank, and the Grand Traverse Resort and Spa.
The city is also home to several wineries and breweries, and is a popular destination for wine and beer tourism. The city is also home to several cherry orchards, and is the home of the National Cherry Festival.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Traverse City was 14,674. The racial makeup of the city was 92.3% White, 2.2% African American, 0.7% Native American, 1.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.2% from other races, and 2.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.3% of the population.
The median income for a household in the city was $41,945, and the median income for a family was $51,945. The per capita income for the city was $25,945. About 11.2% of families and 15.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.2% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Traverse City?
Total Population of Traverse City is 15,468.
What is the Total Male Population of Traverse City?
Total Male Population of Traverse City is 7,505.
What is the Total Female Population of Traverse City?
Total Female Population of Traverse City is 7,963.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Traverse City?
There are 94.25 Males per 100 Females in Traverse City.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Traverse City?
There are 106.10 Females per 100 Males in Traverse City.
What is the Median Population Age in Traverse City?
Median Population Age in Traverse City is 41.9 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Traverse City
Average Family Size in Traverse City is 2.9 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Traverse City
Average Household Size in Traverse City is 2.1 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Traverse City?
Per Capita income in Traverse City is $48,883.
What is the Median Family Income in Traverse City?
Median Family Income in Traverse City is $99,595.
What is the Median Household income in Traverse City?
Median Household Income in Traverse City is $70,700.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Traverse City?
Income or Wage Gap in Traverse City is 23.6%.
Women in Traverse City earn 76.4 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Traverse City?
Inequality or Gini Index in Traverse City is 0.52.
How Large is the Labor Force in Traverse City?
There are 8,319 People in the Labor Forcein in Traverse City.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Traverse City?
63.4% of People are in the Labor Force in Traverse City.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Traverse City?
Unemployment Rate in Traverse City is 5.3%.