2023 ACS Census Data · Population 3,279
Traverse County is a small rural county in Minnesota with a population of 3,279. The median household income is $65,931, near the national median. The poverty rate is 10.1%, median home value is $110,100, and 17.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 28% below the national average.
Population
3,279
2023 estimate
Rank #3021 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$65,931
Household
Rank #1362 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$110,100
Owner-occupied
Rank #2752 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
17.5%
Adults 25+
Rank #2363 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
50.4%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
1.9%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
7.1%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
5.8%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
13% below Minnesota avg·1% above national avg
Poverty Rate
1% below Minnesota avg·33% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
4% below Minnesota avg·7% above national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$38,451
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
10.1%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
61.8%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
51% below Minnesota avg·47% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
33% below Minnesota avg·34% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
2% above Minnesota avg·9% above national avg
Housing Cost Burden
10% above Minnesota avg·13% above national avg
Housing Units
1,896
Households
1,410
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.3
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,245
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
81.1%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
17 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
33% below Minnesota avg·28% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
2% above Minnesota avg·7% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
11.3%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
4.1%
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