Grand Traverse County's estimated 2026 population is 96,994 with a growth rate of 0.27% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Grand Traverse County is the 22nd largest county in Michigan. The 2010 population was 86,975 and has seen a growth of 11.52% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 43.5 years
Female: 45.4 years
Male: 42 years
There are 77,477 adults, (21,109 of whom are seniors) in Grand Traverse County.
Female: 48,517 (50.5%)
Male: 47,649 (49.5%)
The racial composition of Grand Traverse County includes 91.7% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 88,184 | 91.7% |
| Two or more races | 5,251 | 5.46% |
| Black or African American | 789 | 0.82% |
| Other race | 660 | 0.69% |
| Asian | 655 | 0.68% |
| Native American | 623 | 0.65% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 4 | 0% |
Grand Traverse County's average per capita income is $49,552. Household income levels show a median of $81,647. The poverty rate stands at 9.63%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $112,729 | $138,804 |
| Families | $101,748 | $125,034 |
| Households | $81,647 | $105,300 |
| Non Families | $49,214 | $68,755 |
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