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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Traverse County

Minnesota · 4,134 residents · 573.872 sq mi
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Traverse County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,617. Population has declined 7% since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $41,100. With a median age of 42.9, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 35% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 42.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

4,134
−7%since 1990
from 4,463 in 1990
1990 – 2025
7 / sq mi
−7%since 1990
from 8 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
42.9
+4%since 1990
from 41.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K3K4K4K5K1990201020202024Traverse County
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,617
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,746 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,378
+66%since 1990
from $9,882 in 1990
US average: $21,522
12.0%
−3.1 ptssince 1990
from 15.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$41,100
+34%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $23,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$374
+20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $237 in 1990
US average: $602
80.5%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 79.0% in 1990
19.5% rent
1.3
+20%since 1990
from 1.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97%(4,328)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(12)
Asian0.5%(23)
Diversity Score8%(357)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(3,946)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(50)
Asian0.3%(11)
Diversity Score3.8%(158)
4
−52%since 1990
from 8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.7%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 9.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
82.2%
+11.0 ptssince 1990
from 71.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.7%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 2.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.4 min
−64%since 1990
from 31.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Traverse County, Minnesota?

Traverse County, Minnesota has about 4,134 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Traverse County, Minnesota?

The typical household in Traverse County, Minnesota earns about $30,617 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Traverse County, Minnesota expensive?

In Traverse County, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $41,100, and the typical rent is about $374 a month.

How educated are people in Traverse County, Minnesota?

About 10.7% of adults age 25 and over in Traverse County, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Traverse County, Minnesota?

About 12.0% of people in Traverse County, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Traverse County, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Traverse County, Minnesota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 329 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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