Traverse County's estimated 2026 population is 3,108 with a growth rate of -0.7% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Traverse County is the 87th largest county in Minnesota. The 2010 population was 3,535 and has seen a growth of -12.08% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 46.1 years
Female: 46.7 years
Male: 45.6 years
There are 2,541 adults, (825 of whom are seniors) in Traverse County.
Female: 1,658 (51.1%)
Male: 1,585 (48.9%)
The racial composition of Traverse County includes 86.74% White, 5.24% Native American, and smaller percentages for other race, Black or African American, Asian and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,813 | 86.74% |
| Two or more races | 205 | 6.32% |
| Native American | 170 | 5.24% |
| Other race | 31 | 0.96% |
| Black or African American | 20 | 0.62% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.12% |
Traverse County's average per capita income is $44,828. Household income levels show a median of $62,989. The poverty rate stands at 11.33%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $93,571 | - |
| Families | $86,354 | $108,268 |
| Households | $62,989 | $83,949 |
| Non Families | $29,688 | $49,564 |
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