Traverse City is a city located in the U.S. state of Michigan. It serves as the county seat of Grand Traverse County, though its boundaries partially extend into Leelanau County. The city holds the distinction of being the largest city in Northern Michigan.
According to the 2020 census, the population of Traverse City was 15,678. The broader four-county Traverse City metropolitan area has a total population of 153,448 residents.