Traverse City, MI
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Traverse City, Michigan Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
15,525
Unemployment
5.1%
Poverty
10.1%
Median Home
$282,900
Median Income
$61,056
Median Rent
$930
Traverse City SnackAbility
8
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
7/10
Housing
8
Affordability
6
Diversity
6
Safety
6
Amenities
8.5
Education
9
Commute
9
Traverse City, MI Crime Report
296
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
1,866.9
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-20.42%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Traverse City / 100k People |
Michigan / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 296 | 1,866.9 | 1,838.9 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 85 | 536.1 | 478.0 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 7.6 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 5 | 31.5 | 44.5 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 62 | 391.0 | 365.1 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 211 | 1,330.8 | 1,360.9 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 20 | 126.1 | 233.1 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 174 | 1,097.4 | 943.3 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 17 | 107.2 | 184.5 | 246.0 |
Traverse City, MI Cost Of Living
95
Traverse City's Overall Cost Of Living
Traverse City's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Traverse City | Michigan | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 95 | 91 | 100 | |
| Services | 90 | 95 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 93 | 90 | 100 | |
| Health | 101 | 96 | 100 | |
| Housing | 103 | 76 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 88 | 101 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 99 | 103 | 100 | |
Traverse City, MI Photos
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Source: Wikipedia User Royalbroil | CC BY-SA 3.0
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Rankings for Traverse City in Michigan
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Population over time in Traverse City
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 15,525 | 0.3% |
| 2019 | 15,474 | -0.5% |
| 2018 | 15,550 | 1.0% |
| 2017 | 15,392 | 1.5% |
| 2016 | 15,168 | 1.1% |
| 2015 | 15,006 | 0.4% |
| 2014 | 14,942 | 1.6% |
| 2013 | 14,702 | -0.1% |
| 2012 | 14,711 | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 14,772 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Traverse City
| Race | Traverse City | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.5% | 74.5% | 60.1% |
| African American | 1.1% | 13.5% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 1.2% | 3.2% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 3.7% | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 3.3% | 5.2% | 18.2% |
Gender in Traverse City
| Gender | Traverse City | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.8% | 50.8% | 50.8% |
| Male | 48.2% | 49.2% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Traverse City for adults over 25
| Education | Traverse City | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 2.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 2.0% | 6.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 19.0% | 29.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 21.0% | 23.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 10.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 28.0% | 18.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 14.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Traverse City, Michigan
| Income | Traverse City | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 6.9% | 6.4% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.9% | 4.1% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 10.3% | 9.2% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 10.9% | 9.6% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 11.2% | 13.3% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.1% | 18.2% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 14.5% | 12.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 15.0% | 14.6% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 5.7% | 5.9% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 5.6% | 5.7% | 8.3% |
