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Traverse County, MN
4 cities and towns and 5 ZIP codes in Traverse County, Minnesota.
Population
3,243
Land area
574sq mi
People per sq mi
6
ZIP codes
5
Cities and towns in Traverse County
Traverse County at a glance
- Traverse County is 92% less dense than Minnesota as a whole.
- The median household income is $62,989, 29% below the Minnesota median of $89,062.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $114,100 (65% below Minnesota) and median rent is $615 a month.
- Its largest cities are Wheaton (1,389), Browns Valley (382) and Dumont (140).
Local data for Traverse County, MN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Traverse County, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$62,989
Poverty rate
11.3%
Median home value
$114,100
Median rent
$615/mo
Homeownership
81.8%
Bachelor's or higher
16.6%
Median age
46.1
Average commute
17.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,462), Norwegian Americans (407), Swedish Americans (351).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Sep 2026, +0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,161
1,015 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$82,108
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$49M
FY 2026, $14,597 per person
PPP loans
$18.1M
624 loans, 1,868 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$40.8K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Traverse County, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone70.2%
- Carpooled6.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked6.2%
- Bicycle0.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.3%
- Worked from home16.8%
Average one-way commute: 17.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Traverse County, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
394
Most often hail
Flood insurance policies
22
1.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 3°F
25.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Traverse County, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.7%
U.S. 33.3% +5.4 pts
Diabetes
13.2%
U.S. 12.1% +1.1 pts
Smoking
15.9%
U.S. 12.8% +3.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.5%
U.S. 11.1% -2.6 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Traverse County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Traverse County, MN?
- Wheaton is the largest city or town in Traverse County, with about 1,389 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Traverse County?
- Traverse County includes 5 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 56211, 56219, 56236, 56296, 56583.
- What is the population of Traverse County, MN?
- About 3,243 people live in Traverse County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Traverse County?
- Traverse County borders Richland County, ND, Roberts County, SD, Stevens County, Wilkin County, Grant County, Big Stone County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023