Traverse City, Michigan

Traverse City: City in Michigan

About

Traverse City is a city located in the county of Grand Traverse in the U.S. state of Michigan. Its population at the 2010 census was 192 and a population density of 9 people per km². After 9 years in 2019 city had an estimated population of 191 inhabitants.

The city was created 134 years ago in 1890.

Traverse City locator map
Location of Traverse City on Michigan map.

Quick Facts about Traverse City

Population : 191 (2019)
Country : United States of America
State : Michigan (United States)
County : Grand Traverse County
Postal code : 49684
Area : 22.42 km2
Altitude : 627 feet / 191 meters
Capital city : Traverse City is capital of Grand Traverse County
Establishment : January 01, 1891 (134 years ago)
Time Zone : Eastern Time Zone
Local time : 09:37:45 (5th December 2025)
Density : 9 Pop. per km² as of 2019
Population growth : -0.52% (2010-2019)
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Geography

Traverse City is located at 44°45'47"N 85°37'14"W (44.7630600, -85.6206300).

Traverse City map

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Demographics

According to census records, the population of Traverse City decreased by 0.52% in 9 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 192 - census
2011 188 -2.13% estimation process
2012 187 -0.53% estimation process
2013 187 0% estimation process
2014 188 0.53% estimation process
2015 189 0.53% estimation process
2016 188 -0.53% estimation process
2017 190 1.05% estimation process
2018 190 0% estimation process
2019 191 0.52% estimation process

Traverse City zip code is 49684. County name: Grand Traverse, County fips: 26055

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Best Things to Do in Traverse City

1 Traverse City State Park

Rating: 4.5 (2626)

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Traverse City State Park

2 Mission Point Lighthouse

Rating: 4.7 (2493)

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Mission Point Lighthouse

3 Clinch Park

Rating: 4.6 (2106)

111 E Grandview Pkwy, Traverse City, MI 49684, United States ➦ Show Map

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Clinch Park

4 Pirate's Cove Adventure Park

Rating: 4.6 (1164)

1710 US-31 North, Traverse City, MI 49686, United States ➦ Show Map

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Pirate's Cove Adventure Park

5 Mari Vineyards

Rating: 4.4 (596)

8175 Center Rd, Traverse City, MI 49686, United States ➦ Show Map

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Mari Vineyards

Where ot Eat in Traverse City

1 Great Wolf Lodge Water Park | Traverse City

Rating: 4.4 (4813)

3575 N U.S. 31 S, Traverse City, MI 49684, United States ➦ Show Map

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Great Wolf Lodge Water Park | Traverse City

2 Trattoria Stella

Rating: 4.7 (863)

1200 W Eleventh St, Traverse City, MI 49684, United States ➦ Show Map

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Trattoria Stella

3 Jacob's Farm TC

Rating: 4.7 (314)

7100 East Traverse Hwy, M-72 West, Traverse City, MI 49684, United States ➦ Show Map

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Jacob's Farm TC

People born in Traverse City (50)

People born in Traverse City, including actor Jeremy Davies, graphic novelist Craig Thompson, writer Alma Routsong, .

List

  • William Milliken (American politician (1922-2019)) he was born in 26/03/1922
  • Dan Majerle (American basketball player) he was born in 09/09/1965
  • David Wayne (American actor (1914-1995)) he was born in 30/01/1914
  • Tom Kozelko (American basketball player) he was born in 01/07/1951
  • Autumn Rademacher (basketball player and coach) she was born in 07/09/1975
  • Carter Oosterhouse (American television personality) he was born in 19/09/1976
  • Casey Townsend (Professional soccer player) he was born in 07/07/1989
  • Demas T. Craw (United States Army Medal of Honor recipient) he was born in 09/04/1900
  • Eric Daigh (American artist) he was born in 11/04/1977
  • Eric Gordon (American Football player) he was born in 22/08/1987
  • Harold Sherman (American writer) he was born in 13/07/1898
  • Jason Allen (American politician)
  • Kevin Elsenheimer (American politician) he was born in 21/08/1965
  • Laura Wells (American activist) she was born in 02/01/1948
  • Mark Brammer (American football player) he was born in 03/05/1958
  • Michelle McManus (American politician) she was born in 05/10/1966
  • Pearl M. Hart (American lawyer) she was born in 07/04/1890
  • Phil Thiel (American rugby union footballer) he was born in 29/10/1984

Schools in Traverse City

College & universities near Traverse City, MI

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

Stations (12)

Amtrak & bus stations near Traverse City, 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
CHL Charlevoix, MI 103 Bridge Park Drive BUS

Post Office

Post offices near Traverse City

Post Office Name City ZIP
Traverse City Post Office Traverse City (MI) 49684

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
Bates 868 Township in Grand Traverse County, Michigan
Fife Lake 478 Township in Grand Traverse County, Michigan