Bates, Michigan
Bates: Township in Grand Traverse County, Michigan
About
Bates is a township located in the county of Grand Traverse in the U.S. state of Michigan. Its population at the 2010 census was 921 and a population density of 36 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 868 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Bates
| Population : | 868 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Michigan (United States) |
| County : | Grand Traverse County |
| Postal code : | 49610 |
| Area : | 25.3 km2 |
| Altitude : | 771 feet / 235 meters |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 03:04:47 (6th December 2025) |
| Density : | 34 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -6.11% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Bates is located at 44°46'22"N 85°26'39"W (44.7727800, -85.4442400).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Bates decreased by 6.11% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 921 | - | census |
| 2011 | 918 | -0.33% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 901 | -1.89% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 897 | -0.45% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 884 | -1.47% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 883 | -0.11% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 871 | -1.38% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 866 | -0.58% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 867 | 0.12% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 865 | -0.23% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 868 | 0.35% | estimation process |
Schools in Bates
College & universities near Bates, MI
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 171483 | Northwestern Michigan College | Traverse City (MI) | 49686 |
Stations (11)
Amtrak & bus stations near Bates, MI
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| TRV | Traverse City, Michigan | 107 Hall Street | BUS |
| KGS | Kingsley, Michigan | 119 E. Main St. | BUS |
| MTO | Manton, Michigan | Junction U.S. 131 & M-42 | BUS |
| CLC | Cadillac, Michigan | 1202 North Mitchell St. | BUS |
| BYC | Boyne City, Michigan | 1000 East Division St. | BUS |
Post offices near Bates
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Williamsburg Post Office | Williamsburg (MI) | 49690 |
Other cities in Grand Traverse County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Grand Traverse County , MI.
| 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 |
| Fife Lake | 478 | Township in Grand Traverse County, Michigan |
| Traverse City | 191 | City in Michigan |
