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West Traverse township

County:
Emmet County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
13.358
State:
Michigan

West Traverse township is located in Emmet County, Michigan. West Traverse township has a 2026 population of 1,744. West Traverse township is currently declining at a rate of -0.29% annually and its population has decreased by -1.19% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,765 in 2020.

The median household income in West Traverse township is $93,929 with a poverty rate of 6.84%. The median age in West Traverse township is 56.6 years: 51 years for males, and 61.1 years for females. For every 100 females there are 128.7 males.

1.7K
Total Population
131
Density (mi²)
-5 -0.29%
Growth

West Traverse township Population

West Traverse township Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20261,744-5-0.29%
20251,749-5-0.29%
20241,754-5-0.28%
20231,759-9-0.51%
20221,768-6-0.34%
20211,77490.51%
20201,76500%
20191,64080.49%
20181,63220.12%
20171,630100.62%
20161,620-2-0.12%
20151,622-3-0.18%
20141,62520.12%
20131,62370.43%
20121,61650.31%
20111,61150.31%
20101,606-2-0.12%

Median Age

Overall: 56.6 years
Female: 61.1 years
Male: 51 years

West Traverse township Adults

There are 1,474 adults, (610 of whom are seniors) in West Traverse township.

Sex Ratio

Female: 774 (43.7%)
Male: 996 (56.3%)

Demographics

The racial composition of West Traverse township includes 93.11% White, and smaller percentages for Native American, other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,64893.11%
Two or more races653.67%
Native American402.26%
Other race170.96%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White181.02%
Native American90.51%
Two or more races30.17%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,63092.09%
Two or more races623.5%
Native American311.75%
Other race170.96%

West Traverse township Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

West Traverse township 's average per capita income is $44,417. Household income levels show a median of $93,929. The poverty rate stands at 6.84%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$100,625-
Families$99,318$146,126
Households$93,929$129,147
Non Families$63,182$72,571

$44,417

Average Income

$93,929

Median Household Income

6.84%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)