Traverse County Summary

Life in Traverse County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Traverse County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Traverse County:

  • The population in Traverse County is 3,345.

  • The median home value in Traverse County is $116,381.

  • The median income in Traverse County is $63,456.

  • The median rent in Traverse County is $589.

  • The unemployment rate in Traverse County is 4.0%.

  • The poverty rate in Traverse County is 8.4%.

  • The average high in Traverse County is 63.7° and there are 57.3 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Traverse County

List Of Cities & Towns in Traverse County

Wheaton, MN Population 1,341

Browns Valley, MN Population 503

Dumont, MN Population 139

Tintah, MN Population 60

Map Of Traverse County

Traverse County, MN Weather

  • The average high in Traverse County is 63.7°.

  • There are 64.53 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 57.3 inches of rain each year with 13.4 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:00 hours of sun each day in Traverse County.

StatTraverse County
Mean High63.7
Nice Days64.53
Rainfall57.3
Snowfall13.4
Sunny_hours5:00
63.7°
Average High
57.3
Inches of Rain

Traverse County Demographics

Population over time in Traverse County

The current population in Traverse County is 3,345. The population has increased 1.5% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 3,362 2.4%
2021 3,282 -0.9%
2020 3,311 -

Gender in Traverse County

  • Traverse County is 50.4% female with 1,685 female residents.

  • Traverse County is 49.6% male with 1,660 male residents.

Female
50.4% (1,685)
Male
49.6% (1,660)
Gender Traverse County MN USA
Female 50.4% 49.8% 50.4%
Male 49.6% 50.2% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Traverse County

Traverse County is:

  • 86.2% White with 2,885 White residents.

  • 0.6% African American with 19 African American residents.

  • 5.5% American Indian with 185 American Indian residents.

  • 0.0% Asian with 0 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.5% Other with 18 Other residents.

  • 2.7% Two Or More with 91 Two Or More residents.

  • 4.4% Hispanic with 147 Hispanic residents.

White
86.2% (2,885)
African American
0.6% (19)
American Indian
5.5% (185)
Asian
0.0% (0)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.5% (18)
Two Or More
2.7% (91)
Hispanic
4.4% (147)

Table: Traverse County By Race

Race Traverse County MN USA
White 86.2% 77.7% 58.9%
African American 0.6% 6.6% 12.1%
American Indian 5.5% 0.8% 0.6%
Asian 0.0% 5.0% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.5% 0.4% 0.4%
Two Or More 2.7% 3.8% 3.5%
Hispanic 4.4% 5.7% 18.7%

Household Income For Traverse County, Minnesota

  • 3.0% of households in Traverse County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 5.8% of households in Traverse County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 10.4% of households in Traverse County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 7.5% of households in Traverse County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 14.1% of households in Traverse County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 17.2% of households in Traverse County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 12.6% of households in Traverse County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 15.7% of households in Traverse County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 6.8% of households in Traverse County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 6.8% of households in Traverse County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
3.0% (100)
$10,000 to $14,999
5.8% (193)
$15,000 to $24,999
10.4% (347)
$25,000 to $34,999
7.5% (249)
$35,000 to $49,999
14.1% (471)
$50,000 to $74,999
17.2% (576)
$75,000 to $99,999
12.6% (422)
$100,000 to $149,999
15.7% (525)
$150,000 to $199,999
6.8% (228)
$200,000 or more
6.8% (228)
Income Traverse County MN USA
Less than $10,000 3.0% 3.6% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 5.8% 3.0% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 10.4% 5.8% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 7.5% 6.3% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 14.1% 9.9% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 17.2% 16.1% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 12.6% 13.6% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 15.7% 19.6% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 6.8% 10.4% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 6.8% 11.9% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Traverse County for adults over 25

  • 2.0% of adults in Traverse County completed < 9th grade.

  • 4.0% of adults in Traverse County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 37.0% of adults in Traverse County completed high school / ged.

  • 22.0% of adults in Traverse County completed some college.

  • 19.0% of adults in Traverse County completed associate's degree.

  • 12.0% of adults in Traverse County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 3.0% of adults in Traverse County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Traverse County completed professional degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Traverse County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
2% (66)
9-12th Grade
4% (133)
High School / GED
37% (1,237)
Some College
22% (735)
Associate's Degree
19% (635)
Bachelor's Degree
12% (401)
Master's Degree
3% (100)
Professional Degree
1% (33)
Doctorate Degree
0% (0)
Education Traverse County MN USA
< 9th Grade 2% 1% 3%
9-12th Grade 4% 4% 6%
High School / GED 37% 24% 26%
Some College 22% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 19% 12% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 12% 25% 21%
Master's Degree 3% 9% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 0% 2% 2%

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