West Traverse township, Michigan
West Traverse township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
West Traverse township is a geographic entity located in Emmet County, Michigan. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 1,740. The land area covers 13.36 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 1,740 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 56.6 yrs | ±6.3 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 810 | ±114 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 1,294 | ±151 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 810 | ±114 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 484 | ±104 |
| Median Home Value | $399,600 | ±$68,508 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,148 | ±$293 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $93,929 | ±$13,726 |
| Per Capita Income | $60,441 | ±$9,165 |
| Poverty Rate | 6.8% | ±2.1% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 121 | ±40 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.6% | ±1.9% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 746 | ±169 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 96.5% | ±1.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 1,754 (2024)
ID: 166973
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TOWNSHIP SUPERVISOR
PO BOX 528, HARBOR SPRINGS MI 49740-0528
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GUS Population: 33,949 (2024)
ID: 166585
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY CLERK
200 DIVISION ST, STE 130, PETOSKEY MI 49770-2486
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-12 | ALANSON, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | PETOSKEY, MI | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 09-12 | PETOSKEY, MI | |
| Special Education School Nearby | PK-12 | CHARLEVOIX, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | CHARLEVOIX, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | CHARLEVOIX, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-12 | PETOSKEY, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | HARBOR SPGS, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | HARBOR SPRINGS, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | PETOSKEY, MI |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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North Central Michigan College
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College | 7.4 mi away | 1515 Howard St, Petoskey, MI, 49770 |
2313486600
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PETOSKEY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 6.7 mi away | 500 EAST MITCHELL STREET, PETOSKEY, MI, 49770 |
(231) 758-3100
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ALANSON AREA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 12.2 mi away | 7631 BURR AVENUE, ALANSON, MI, 49706 |
(231) 548-5465
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CROOKED TREE DISTRICT LIBRARY
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Library | 13.7 mi away | 2203 WALLOON STREET, WALLOON LAKE, MI, 49796 |
(231) 535-2111
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CHARLEVOIX PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 14.2 mi away | 220 WEST CLINTON STREET, CHARLEVOIX, MI, 49720 |
(231) 547-2651
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PELLSTON BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 14.2 mi away | 125 NORTH MILTON STREET, PELLSTON, MI, 49769 |
(231) 539-8858
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BOYNE DISTRICT LIBRARY
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Library | 16.5 mi away | 201 EAST MAIN STREET, BOYNE CITY, MI, 49712 |
(231) 582-7861
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BOYNE DISTRICT LIBRARY BOOKMOBILE
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Library | 16.5 mi away | 201 EAST MAIN ST., BOYNE, MI, 49712 |
(231) 582-7861
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BLISS BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 16.9 mi away | 265 STURGEON BAY TRAIL, LEVERING, MI, 49755 |
(231) 537-2927
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BOYNE FALLS BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 20.5 mi away | 3008 MAIN STREET, BOYNE FALLS, MI, 49713 |
(231) 549-2277
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at PETOSKEY, MI US, located 6.2 miles from West Traverse township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27.4° | 15.0° | 21.2° | 2.40" | 39.3" |
| February | 28.4° | 13.7° | 21.1° | 1.66" | 27.2" |
| March | 36.6° | 20.2° | 28.4° | 1.94" | 12.2" |
| April | 48.1° | 31.7° | 39.9° | 2.91" | 4.5" |
| May | 60.8° | 42.6° | 51.7° | 3.07" | 0.1" |
| June | 70.3° | 53.2° | 61.7° | 2.92" | 0.0" |
| July | 75.2° | 59.3° | 67.2° | 2.53" | 0.0" |
| August | 74.9° | 58.7° | 66.8° | 3.25" | 0.0" |
| September | 68.9° | 51.4° | 60.2° | 3.55" | 0.0" |
| October | 56.0° | 41.2° | 48.6° | 4.50" | 0.3" |
| November | 43.7° | 31.6° | 37.7° | 3.04" | 9.4" |
| December | 33.6° | 23.0° | 28.3° | 2.44" | 30.6" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harbor Springs city | City | 2.8 mi | — |
| Petoskey city | City | 6.0 mi | — |
| Bay Shore CDP | CDP | 6.9 mi | — |
| Bay View CDP | CDP | 7.0 mi | — |
| Conway CDP | CDP | 8.7 mi | — |
| Oden CDP | CDP | 10.6 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2604786300. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.