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Kingsley, MI

Village in Grand Traverse County, Michigan.

Population

1,785

Land area

1.3sq mi

People per sq mi

1,344

ZIP codes

0

Kingsley and its ZIP codes

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Kingsley at a glance

  • Kingsley is about 7.5 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
  • The median household income is $67,321, 8% below the Michigan median of $72,875.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $268,800 (16% above Michigan) and median rent is $982 a month.

Local data for Kingsley, MI

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Kingsley, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$67,321

Poverty rate

9.2%

Median home value

$268,800

Median rent

$982/mo

Homeownership

67.2%

Bachelor's or higher

25.6%

Median age

30.4

Average commute

26.0 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Polish Americans (381), German Americans (286), Irish Americans (183).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Grand Traverse County. PPP loans are for Kingsley.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.2%

Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$61,366

52,238 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$71,687

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$811M

FY 2026, $8,518 per person

Grand Traverse County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Kingsley, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone84.0%
  • Carpooled6.2%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked1.9%
  • Bicycle0.5%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home7.5%

Average one-way commute: 26.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Kingsley, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: winter weather

Storm events since 1996

298

Countywide, mostly winter storm

Flood insurance policies

126

0.3% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

79° / 10°F

35.3 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Kingsley, MI, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

37.1%

U.S. 33.3% +3.8 pts

Diabetes

9.1%

U.S. 12.1% -3.0 pts

Smoking

16.0%

U.S. 12.8% +3.2 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

6.7%

U.S. 11.1% -4.4 pts

Cities near Kingsley

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Chums CornerCensus-designated place8.6 mi2.7
BuckleyVillage8.6 mi1.8
GrawnCensus-designated place9.1 mi0.7
Fife LakeVillage9.3 mi0.7
InterlochenCensus-designated place12 mi1.2
Traverse CityCity12 mi8.3
South BoardmanCensus-designated place13 mi3.3
MantonCity14 mi1.6
MesickVillage15 mi1.3
BendonCensus-designated place15 mi2
GreilickvilleCensus-designated place16 mi4.6
Nessen CityCensus-designated place17 mi1.2
Hardwood AcresCensus-designated place17 mi0.5
Maple GroveCensus-designated place18 mi0.4
Lake AnnVillage18 mi0.4
ThompsonvilleVillage20 mi1

Frequently asked questions

What county is Kingsley, MI in?
Kingsley is in Grand Traverse County, Michigan.
What is the population of Kingsley, MI?
About 1,785 people live in Kingsley, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Kingsley?
Nearby places include Chums Corner (8.6 mi), Buckley (8.6 mi), Grawn (9.1 mi), Fife Lake (9.3 mi), Interlochen (12 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023

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