Traverse County, Minnesota

MN · FIPS 27155 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 3,243 #3,022 / 3,222
6th
Median Household Income $62,989 -16.2% #1,798 / 3,222
44th
Median Age 46.1 years +18.5% #577 / 3,222
82th
Median Home Value $114,100 -59.5% #2,779 / 3,222
14th
Median Gross Rent $615 -47.1% #3,024 / 3,222
6th
Poverty Rate 11.3% -10.0% #1,099 / 3,222
66th

Demographics

Traverse County has a population of 3,243, making it the #3,022 most populous county in the US. The median age is 46.1 years, which is 18.5% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

97.6%
Native Born
2.4%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Traverse County is $62,989, ranking #1,798 out of 3,222 counties — 16.2% below the national median. The poverty rate is 11.3% and unemployment stands at 4.5%.

Median Household Income
$62,989 −16.2% vs nat'l
Rank #1,798 of 3,222
44th percentile
Per Capita Income
$37,082 −10.1% vs nat'l
Rank #1,245 of 3,222
61th percentile
Poverty Rate
11.3% −10.0% vs nat'l
Rank #1,099 of 3,222
66th percentile
Unemployment Rate
4.5% −14.3% vs nat'l
Rank #1,697 of 3,222
47th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
16.6% −50.8% vs nat'l
Rank #2,570 of 3,222
20th percentile
Mean Commute Time
18.9 min −31.4% vs nat'l
Rank #2,921 of 3,222
9th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Traverse County is $114,100 (-59.5% vs national). Renters pay a median of $615/mo and the homeownership rate is 81.8%.

Median Home Value
$114,100 −59.5% vs nat'l
Rank #2,779 of 3,222
14th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$615 −47.1% vs nat'l
Rank #3,024 of 3,222
6th percentile
Homeownership Rate
81.8% +27.1% vs nat'l
Rank #380 of 3,222
88th percentile
81.8% Homeownership

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Health

98.1% of residents in Traverse County have health insurance coverage, which is 7.0% above the national rate.

98.1% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
98.1% +7.0% vs nat'l
Rank #9 of 3,222
100th percentile

About Traverse County, Minnesota

Traverse County, Minnesota has a total population of 3,243, making it the 3,022nd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Traverse County is 46.1 years, which is 18.5% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Traverse County is $62,989, which ranks #1,798 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 16.2% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 11.3%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5%.

The median home value in Traverse County is $114,100, 59.5% below the national median. Renters in Traverse County pay a median gross rent of $615 per month. The homeownership rate is 81.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Traverse County, 16.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 50.8% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 98.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 18.9 min.

Traverse County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 84.2% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (6.1%) and Two or More Races (5.0%).

All data for Traverse County, Minnesota comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.