Time Zone: Grand Traverse County lies in the Eastern Time Zone (EST/EDT) and observes daylight saving time.
The community of Traverse City is the Seat for Grand Traverse County.
Grand Traverse County was founded April 7, 1851 and was created by taking area from County.
From the Census Estimates for 2009, <1> Grand Traverse had a population of 86,333 people. This is an increase of 11.18% since the last Census (which gave a population of 77,654 people in 2000).
At the time of the 2000 Census, Grand Traverse represented 0.78% of the total population of Michigan, making it the state's 24th most populous county (out of 83 counties).
The following table shows the recent changes in population. Other than 2000, the population counts have been estimated by the Census Bureau.
Year | Population | Change Since 2000 | Year-to-Year Change |
2010 | 86,986 | +12.02% | +0.76% since 2009 |
2009 | 86,333 | +11.18% | +0.46% since 2008 |
2008 | 85,939 | +10.67% | +0.8% since 2007 |
2007 | 85,260 | +9.79% | |
--- | | | 2000 | 77,654 | The Last Census |
More information can be found on the Grand Traverse County Census Page for Grand Traverse County. .
Below are some of the communities located in Grand Traverse County (for more communities, please visit our Nearby Page for Grand Traverse County):
Community | 2009 Population | 2000 Population | Change (2009vs. 2000) |
Traverse City | 14,172 | 14,532 | 2.48% decrease |
Kingsley | 1,517 | 1,469 | 3.27% increase |
Fife Lake | 464 | 466 | 0.43% decrease |
Websites for Grand Traverse County
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