What is the population of Bates?

The population of Bates, MI is 868.

Where is Bates located?

Bates, MI is located at latitude 44.7727800 and longitude -85.4442400. It is in United States.

What is the area of Bates?

The area of Bates, MI is 25.3 km².

What is the elevation of Bates?

Bates, MI has an elevation of 220 meters (722 feet) above sea level.

What time zone is Bates in?

Bates, MI is in the America/Detroit time zone.

What state is Bates in?

Bates is in the state of Michigan, United States.

What county is Bates, MI in?

Bates is in Grand Traverse County, Michigan.

How has the population of Bates changed?

The population of Bates, MI has decreased from 921 (2010) to 868 (2020), a change of -5.8%.

Bates, MI - Geographic Facts & Maps

Bates: township in Grand Traverse County, Michigan.

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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
Latitude & Longitude	44.7728,-85.4442
Altitude	771 feet / 235 meters
Time Zone	Eastern Time Zone
Local time	17:06:04 (6th November 2026)
Density	34 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth	-5.75% (2010-2020)
Weather	36℉ Rain Showers Likely 7-days weather

Geography

Bates is located at 44°46'22"N 85°26'39"W (44.7727800, -85.4442400).

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Weather

36°F

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10 to 15 mph N Tonight

Rain showers likely. Cloudy. Low around 36, with temperatures rising to around 38 overnight. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Ch...

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Demographics

According to census records, the population of Bates decreased by 5.75% in 10 years.

Year	Population	% Change	Method
2010	921	-	census
2011	918	-0.33%	estimation process
2012	901	-1.85%	estimation process
2013	897	-0.44%	estimation process
2014	884	-1.45%	estimation process
2015	883	-0.11%	estimation process
2016	871	-1.36%	estimation process
2017	866	-0.57%	estimation process
2018	867	0.12%	estimation process
2019	865	-0.23%	estimation process
2020	868	0.35%	estimation process

Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Bates, MI. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code	Name	City	ZIP
171483	Northwestern Michigan College	Traverse City (MI)	49686

Nearby Transit Stations (11)

Rail and bus stations connected to Bates, MI. Select a station to open its map and address details.

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

Nearby Post Offices

Closest post offices linked to 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
Acme	4,722	Township in Grand Traverse County, Michigan
Kingsley	1,559	Town in Iowa, USA

Bates, Michigan