Grand Traverse County's estimated 2026 population is 96,961 with a growth rate of 0.17% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Grand Traverse County is the 22nd largest county in Michigan. The 2010 population was 86,975 and has seen a growth of 11.48% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Grand Traverse County includes 92.48% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Native American, Asian, other race, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (92.48%)
Two or more races (4.62%)
Black or African American (0.88%)
Native American (0.77%)
Asian (0.67%)
Other race (0.57%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.01%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 88,560 | 92.48% |
| Two or more races | 4,425 | 4.62% |
| Black or African American | 845 | 0.88% |
| Native American | 734 | 0.77% |
| Asian | 637 | 0.67% |
| Other race | 543 | 0.57% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 13 | 0.01% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Grand Traverse County's average per capita income is $47,086. Household income levels show a median of $79,486. The poverty rate stands at 8.56%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $106,598 | $133,118 |
| Families | $98,192 | $120,062 |
| Households | $79,486 | $102,115 |
| Non Families | $48,714 | $69,037 |
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