West Traverse township is located in Emmet County Michigan. West Traverse township has a 2024 population of 1,755. West Traverse township is currently declining at a rate of -0.4% annually and its population has decreased by -0.57% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,765 in 2020.
The average household income in West Traverse township is $132,821 with a poverty rate of 3.18%. The median age in West Traverse township is 55.5 years: 53.8 years for males, and 58.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of West Traverse township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,709 | 95.16% |
| Two or more races | 55 | 3.06% |
| Native American | 23 | 1.28% |
| Other race | 9 | 0.5% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 806 | 2.23 | 91.1 | 8.9 |
| Married | 544 | 2.52 | 96.9 | 3.1 |
| Non Family | 191 | 1.14 | 78.5 | 21.5 |
| Female | 53 | 3.21 | 79.2 | 20.8 |
| Male | 18 | 2.17 | 83.3 | 16.7 |
2.55
Average Family Size
2.23
Average Household Size
91.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 20 | 1.36% |
| Associates Degree | 125 | 8.52% |
| Bachelors Degree | 480 | 32.72% |
| Graduate Degree | 356 | 24.27% |
| High School Graduate | 197 | 13.43% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 4 | 0.27% |
| Some College | 285 | 19.43% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,386 | 1,367 | 815 |
| 2+ Races | 43 | 42 | 8 |
| Native American | 22 | 21 | 6 |
| Hispanic | 10 | 7 | 4 |
| Other Race | 6 | 6 | 3 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 58.8%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $40,125 | $77,292 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $90,273 | $95,417 | $56,250 |
| High School Graduate | $24,688 | $41,250 | $22,614 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $37,841 | $50,769 | $22,188 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $16,000 |
$37,841
Average Earnings
$50,769
Average Male
$22,188
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.52% of West Traverse township residents speak only English, while 1.48% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.79% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,689 | 54 | 3.2% |
| Native | 23 | 3 | 13.04% |
3.18%
Overall Poverty Rate
2.04%
Male Poverty Rate
4.56%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in West Traverse township is Native, with 13.04% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in West Traverse township is White, with 3.2% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 6.1%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 3.95%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 16.67% |
| Some College | 4.15% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.75% |
| High School | 2.03% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 18.75% |
| Female Unemployed | 6.67% |
| Female Employed | 4.69% |
| Male Employed | 0.98% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $111,250 | $151,056 |
| Households | $90,132 | $132,821 |
| Married Families | $117,813 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $58,083 | $73,412 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
71.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
72.1%
Male Marriage Rate
71.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
121
Number of Veterans
116
Male Veterans
5
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 73 |
| Second Gulf War | 10 |
| World War II | 9 |
| First Gulf War | 2 |
| Korea | 1 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 58 |
| 75+ | 40 |
| 55 to 64 | 12 |
| 35 to 54 | 8 |
| 18 to 34 | 3 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 120 | 8.19% |
| Other Race | 1 | 16.67% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.13%
Veteran Poverty Rate
63.64%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57%
Labor Force Participation
54%
Employment Rate
5.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
79.06%
Born in West Traverse township
99.28%
Native Born
0.72%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0.72%
Naturalized
99.28% of West Traverse township residents were born in the United States, with 79.06% having been born in Michigan. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,720 | -7 | -0.41% |
| 2028 | 1,727 | -7 | -0.4% |
| 2027 | 1,734 | -7 | -0.4% |
| 2026 | 1,741 | -7 | -0.4% |
| 2025 | 1,748 | -7 | -0.4% |
| 2024 | 1,755 | -7 | -0.4% |
| 2023 | 1,762 | -7 | -0.4% |
| 2022 | 1,769 | -5 | -0.28% |
| 2021 | 1,774 | 9 | 0.51% |
| 2020 | 1,765 | 125 | 7.62% |
| 2019 | 1,640 | 8 | 0.49% |
| 2018 | 1,632 | 2 | 0.12% |
| 2017 | 1,630 | 10 | 0.62% |
| 2016 | 1,620 | -2 | -0.12% |
| 2015 | 1,622 | -3 | -0.18% |
| 2014 | 1,625 | 2 | 0.12% |
| 2013 | 1,623 | 7 | 0.43% |
| 2012 | 1,616 | 5 | 0.31% |
| 2011 | 1,611 | 5 | 0.31% |
| 2010 | 1,606 | 0 | 0% |