Grand Traverse County, Michigan
MI · FIPS 26055 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 96,166 | — | #642 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $81,647 | +8.6% | #516 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 43.5 years | +11.8% | #1,062 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $339,400 | +20.4% | #462 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,288 | +10.7% | #433 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.6% | -23.5% | #704 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Grand Traverse County has a population of 96,166, making it the #642 most populous county in the US. The median age is 43.5 years, which is 11.8% above the national median.
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The median household income in Grand Traverse County is $81,647, ranking #516 out of 3,222 counties — 8.6% above the national median. The poverty rate is 9.6% and unemployment stands at 3.8%.
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The median home value in Grand Traverse County is $339,400 (+20.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,288/mo and the homeownership rate is 77.2%.
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95.7% of residents in Grand Traverse County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.4% above the national rate.
About Grand Traverse County, Michigan
Grand Traverse County, Michigan has a total population of 96,166, making it the 642nd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Grand Traverse County is 43.5 years, which is 11.8% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Grand Traverse County is $81,647, which ranks #516 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 8.6% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 9.6%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8%.
The median home value in Grand Traverse County is $339,400, 20.4% above the national median. Renters in Grand Traverse County pay a median gross rent of $1,288 per month. The homeownership rate is 77.2%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Grand Traverse County, 40.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 20.4% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.7% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 22.6 min.
Grand Traverse County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 90.5% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (4.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.4%).
All data for Grand Traverse County, Michigan comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.