Township · Michigan
East Bay Township, Michigan
East Bay Township, township, in Grand Traverse County, Michigan. East Bay Township had 11,780 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.7% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 11,589 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 11,682 (±34). GEOID 2605523800.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
11,780
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 11,589 · ACS 2020-2024: 11,682 ±34
Median household income
$85,291
±$8,020 (90% margin)
Michigan: $72,875
Median home value
$278,800
±$20,530 (90% margin)
Michigan: $231,600
Median gross rent
$1,517
±$192 (90% margin)
Michigan: $1,129
Where is East Bay Township and what county is it in?
East Bay Township is a township in Grand Traverse County, Michigan. It covers 40.0 square miles of land, 290 residents per square mile in 2020.
East Bay Township is in the Traverse City, MI metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 4 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in East Bay Township, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 11,780 people lived in East Bay Township on July 1, 2025, up 1.7% since 2020, faster than Michigan (+0.5%). The 2020 Census counted 11,589 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 11,682 (±34).
| Measure | East Bay Township | Grand Traverse County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 11,682±34 | 96,166 | +190 |
| Households | 5,230±280 | 40,287 | +655 |
| Average household size | 2.22±0.12 | 2.34 | −0.29 |
| Housing units | 6,343±307 | 47,003 | +816 |
East Bay Township's population since 2000
From 9,919 in 2000 to 11,780 in 2025: up 18.8%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for East Bay Township as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in East Bay Township?
The median resident of East Bay Township is 50.3 years old; 15.2% are under 18 and 24.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 92.5%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 3.6%.
| Measure | East Bay Township | Grand Traverse County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50.3±4.9 | 43.5 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 15.2%±2.4 pts | 19.4% | – |
| 65 years and over | 24.8%±3.2 pts | 22.0% | – |
| Male | 50.2%±2.7 pts | 49.5% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.7%±1.5 pts | 3.4% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 92.5%±2.2 pts | 90.5% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.3%±1.2 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.6%±0.5 pts | 0.7% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.6%±1.3 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.5%±1.1 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 1.0%±0.7 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.1%±1.7 pts | 6.6% | – |
| With a disability | 12.0%±2.0 pts | 12.7% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.0%±1.2 pts | 4.3% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 96.1%±1.6 pts | 95.7% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 40.7%±5.3 pts | 40.6% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 14.2%±3.4 pts | 16.8% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 90.4%±2.9 pts | 88.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.5%±1.0 pts | 1.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in East Bay Township earn?
Half of East Bay Township's 5,230 households earn less than $85,291 a year (±$8,020), against $81,647 in Grand Traverse County and $72,875 in Michigan. In 2015-2019 it was $91,090 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | East Bay Township | Grand Traverse County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $85,291±$8,020 | $81,647 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $90,753±$5,686 | $105,300 | – |
| Per capita income | $41,359±$2,573 | $45,034 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 6.5%±1.9 pts | 9.6% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 5.8%±4.8 pts | 14.2% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 3.4%±2.1 pts | 7.5% | – |
| Households with a computer | 96.7%±2.7 pts | 96.6% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 96.3%±1.6 pts | 91.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in East Bay Township?
Owners occupy 89.6% of East Bay Township's occupied homes and renters 10.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $278,800 by its owner (±$20,530). The median renter pays $1,517 a month including utilities, and 43.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | East Bay Township | Grand Traverse County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $278,800±$20,530 | $339,400 | +$38,815 |
| Median gross rent | $1,517±$192 | $1,288 | +$411 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 43.6%±18.0 pts | 38.2% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,317±$120 | $1,566 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 89.6%±3.2 pts | 77.2% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 10.4%±3.2 pts | 22.8% | – |
| Housing units | 6,343±307 | 47,003 | +816 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0%±0.6 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 31.0%±13.6 pts | 9.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 82.0%±3.6 pts | 72.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 3.4%±1.8 pts | 6.7% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.9%±1.2 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 9.9%±3.2 pts | 10.4% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 3.1%±2.4 pts | 9.9% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 1.6%±1.1 pts | 4.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in East Bay Township work and get to work?
73.2% of East Bay Township's workers drive alone and 15.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 20.0 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.4%.
| Measure | East Bay Township | Grand Traverse County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 64.1%±4.1 pts | 64.0% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.4%±1.8 pts | 3.8% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 73.2%±5.1 pts | 70.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.4%±3.5 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.3%±0.4 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Walked | 2.1%±1.2 pts | 2.2% | – |
| Worked from home | 15.5%±4.0 pts | 15.2% | +8.7 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 20.0 min±1.5 | 20.6 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in East Bay Township?
2 census tracts lie mostly in East Bay Township, and 4 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $69,015 (Tract 5511) to $116,681 (Tract 5506.01).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 5511Grand Traverse County | 4,436 | $69,015 |
| Tract 5501.01Grand Traverse County | 5,937 | $86,101 |
| Tract 5506.02Grand Traverse County | 6,332 | $88,750 |
| Tract 5506.01Grand Traverse County | 2,900 | $116,681 |
| Tract 5502Grand Traverse County | 4,356 | $88,152 |
| Tract 5506.03Grand Traverse County | 2,253 | $69,777 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in East Bay Township) · Census block assignment files
How does East Bay Township compare with other places in Michigan?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, East Bay Township is the 1,054th-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 94th-most populous of 1,240 in Michigan.
East Bay Township ranks 348th of 1,354 places in Michigan with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 94th | 1,240 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 416th | 1,281 |
| Residents per square mile | 532nd | 1,356 |
| Median household income | 348th | 1,354 |
| Per capita income | 437th | 1,355 |
| Median home value | 280th | 1,354 |
| Median gross rent | 80th | 1,212 |
| Poverty rate | 941st | 1,213 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 193rd | 1,350 |
| Median age | 228th | 1,356 |
| Owner-occupied share | 495th | 1,356 |
| Work from home | 217th | 1,062 |
| Travel time to work | 1,120th | 1,356 |
East Bay Township's figures with every place in Michigan (CSV)
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Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for East Bay Township?
14 of the 57 figures for East Bay Township on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
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