Grand Traverse County, Michigan

Grand Traverse County: County in Michigan, United States

About

Grand Traverse County is a county located in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2010 census, the population was 86,986 and a population density of 56 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 93,592 inhabitants. Its county seat is Traverse City. The county was created 174 years ago in 1850.

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Location of Grand Traverse County on Michigan map.

Quick Facts about Grand Traverse County

Population : 93,592 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Michigan (United States)
Area : 1557 km2
Water as percent of area : 23%
Land as percent of area : 77%
Named for : Grand Traverse Bay
Altitude : 935 feet / 285 meters
Capital : Traverse City
Establishment : January 01, 1851
Time Zone : America/Detroit
Local time : 21:40:06 (22nd February 2025)
Density : 60 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : 7.06% (2010-2020)
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Geography

Grand Traverse County is located at 44°42'58"N 85°33'8"W (44.7162400, -85.5522000). It has 6 neighbors: Antrim County, Benzie County, Kalkaska County, Leelanau County, Manistee County and Wexford County.

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The largest city of Grand Traverse County is Walton with a population of 2,315. Other cities include and Traverse City population 191. See all Grand Traverse County cities & populated places.

Grand Traverse County Populated Places

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Grand Traverse County.

City Name Population Title
Mayfield 7,910 Township in Grand Traverse County, Michigan
Acme 4,722 Township in Grand Traverse County, Michigan
Walton 2,315 Human settlement in Grand Traverse County, Michigan, United States of America
Kingsley 1,559 Town in Iowa, USA
Bates 868 Township in Grand Traverse County, Michigan
Fife Lake 478 Township in Grand Traverse County, Michigan
Traverse City 191 City in Michigan

Grand Traverse County has 6 neighbours.

  • Traverse City

Demographics

The population of Grand Traverse County increased by 7.06% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 86,986 - census
2011 88,341 1.53% estimation process
2012 89,203 0.97% estimation process
2013 90,099 0.99% estimation process
2014 90,849 0.83% estimation process
2015 91,541 0.76% estimation process
2016 91,957 0.45% estimation process
2017 91,791 -0.18% estimation process
2018 92,530 0.8% estimation process
2019 93,088 0.6% estimation process
2020 93,592 0.54% estimation process

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