Approximately 15,782 people live in the city of Traverse City
As of the most recent U.S. Census Bureau estimates (2024), approximately 15,782 people live in the city of Traverse City, Michigan. That’s the estimated population within the city limits — not including the surrounding area.
Population (2024 estimate): ~15,782 people
2020 Census count: 15,678 people.
If you’re thinking about the larger region around Traverse City (the metropolitan area including nearby counties like Grand Traverse, Benzie, Kalkaska, and Leelanau), that population is much larger — over 150,000 people in total.
