Traverse County's estimated 2026 population is 3,052 with a growth rate of -1.33% 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 -13.66% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Traverse County includes 86.98% White, 6.13% Native American, and smaller percentages for other race, Black or African American, Asian and multiracial populations.
White (86.98%)
Native American (6.13%)
Two or more races (4.67%)
Other race (1.59%)
Black or African American (0.49%)
Asian (0.15%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,852 | 86.98% |
| Native American | 201 | 6.13% |
| Two or more races | 153 | 4.67% |
| Other race | 52 | 1.59% |
| Black or African American | 16 | 0.49% |
| Asian | 5 | 0.15% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Traverse County's average per capita income is $45,481. Household income levels show a median of $65,931. The poverty rate stands at 10.1%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $98,333 | - |
| Families | $92,500 | $110,189 |
| Households | $65,931 | $85,746 |
| Non Families | $33,793 | $48,314 |
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