That 14,532 is within the city limits only. The "metro" area is 50,000, which includes Garfield Twp., East Bay Twp, Acme Twp., Blair Twp., Green Lake Twp. in GT County, and Elmwood Twp in Leelanau County. The Mall area, S. Airport Rd & S US-31 areas are all in Garfield Twp., The hotels on East Bay are in East Bay Twp. The G.T. Resort is in Acme Twp. and Chum's Corner area is in Blair Twp. M-22 north of West M-72 area is in Elmwood Twp. The population of the area is very misleading. Just an example of how much TC is expanding, not only does TC have the largest Meijer store already in Garfield Twp., but a second Meijer will be built on East M-72 in Acme Twp. next year.