Traverse City μSA
Micropolitan area
Traverse City micropolitan statistical area
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Traverse City μSA
Country United States
State Michigan
Counties
Area
 • Total11,820 km2 (4,564 sq mi)
 • Land4,380 km2 (1,691 sq mi)
 • Water7,440 km2 (2,873 sq mi)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total153,448
 • Density13.0/km2 (33.6/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC-5 (EST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
Area code231

The Traverse City Micropolitan Statistical Area, as defined by the United States Census Bureau, is an area consisting of four counties in Northern Michigan, anchored by the city of Traverse City. This area is commonly referred to as Northwestern Michigan or the Traverse Bay Area, after Grand Traverse Bay. The area consists of the counties of Benzie, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, and Leelanau.

As of the 2020 census, the Traverse City micropolitan area was the sixth largest micropolitan area in the United States with the area having a population of 153,448. Grand Traverse County holds about 62% of the population of the micropolitan area, with a population of 95,238 in 2020.

Communities

Cities

Villages

Townships

Unincorporated places

Demographics

μSA Population
CensusPop.Note%±
187011,627—
188021,04581.0%
189031,69650.6%
190047,85351.0%
191053,12711.0%
192041,103−22.6%
193038,603−6.1%
194044,78516.0%
195050,14812.0%
196055,0279.7%
197063,91216.1%
198091,06342.5%
1990106,49716.9%
2000131,34223.3%
2010143,3729.2%
2020153,4487.0%
U.S. Decennial Census[1]

As of the census[2] of 2000, there were 131,342 people, 51,760 households, and 36,176 families residing within the micropolitan area. The racial makeup of the micropolitan area was 96.15% White, 0.33% African American, 1.43% Native American, 0.38% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.60% from other races, and 1.09% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.69% of the population.

The median income for a household in the micropolitan area was $40,913, and the median income for a family was $46,772. Males had a median income of $33,148 versus $23,026 for females. The per capita income for the micropolitan area was $20,408.

County 2020 census 2010 census Change Land area Density
Grand Traverse County 95,238 86,986 +9.49% 464 sq mi (1,200 km2) 205/sq mi (79/km2)
Leelanau County 22,301 21,708 +2.73% 347 sq mi (900 km2) 64/sq mi (25/km2)
Benzie County 17,970 17,525 +2.54% 320 sq mi (830 km2) 56/sq mi (22/km2)
Kalkaska County 17,939 17,153 +4.58% 560 sq mi (1,500 km2) 32/sq mi (12/km2)

Transportation

Air service

The Traverse City Micropolitan Area is served by one regional airport, Cherry Capital Airport, located in Grand Traverse County. Other smaller, local airports within the area include:

Major highways

Public transit

The Bay Area Transportation Authority (BATA) is a public transit agency serving Grand Traverse and Leelanau counties. The Kalkaska Public Transport Authority (KAT) operates public transit service in Kalkaska County, and the Benzie Bus operates public transit service between Benzie County and Traverse City.[3][4]

See also

References

  1. ^ United States Census Bureau. "Census of Population and Housing". Retrieved July 3, 2016.
  2. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  3. ^ "Home | Benzie Bus". www.benziebus.com. Retrieved 2023-12-01.
  4. ^ Authority, Kalkaska Public Transport. "Kalkaska Public Transport Authority". Kalkaska Public Transport Authority. Retrieved 2023-12-01.
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