Traverse County's 2026 population is estimated at 3,052, reflecting a -1.33% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Traverse County is the 87th largest county in Minnesota. The 2010 population was 3,535 and has grown -13.66% since 2010.
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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