Traverse County, Minnesota
Traverse County: county in Minnesota, United States.
About
Traverse County is a county located in the U.S. state of Minnesota. As of the 2010 census, the population was 3,558 and a population density of 2 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 3,218 inhabitants. Its county seat is Wheaton. The county was created 164 years ago in 1862.
Quick Facts about Traverse County
| Population | 3,218 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Minnesota (United States) |
| Area | 1518 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 2% |
| Land as percent of area | 98% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 45.7722,-96.4716 |
| Named for | Lake Traverse |
| Altitude | 1,020 feet / 311 meters |
| Capital | Wheaton |
| Establishment | February 20, 1862 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 08:04:27 (16th October 2026) |
| Density | 2 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -9.56% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 52℉ Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Traverse County is located at 45°46'20"N 96°28'18"W (45.7721800, -96.4716400). It has 2 neighbors: Big Stone County and Wilkin County.
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Traverse County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Traverse County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
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Weather
A slight chance of rain showers before 7am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 52. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Traverse County decreased by 9.56% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 3,558 | - | census |
| 2011 | 3,489 | -1.94% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 3,404 | -2.44% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 3,402 | -0.06% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 3,379 | -0.68% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 3,373 | -0.18% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 3,330 | -1.27% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 3,304 | -0.78% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 3,291 | -0.39% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 3,259 | -0.97% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 3,218 | -1.26% | estimation process |
Minnesota Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Hennepin County | 1,268,408 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Ramsey County | 547,903 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Minneapolis | 433,111 | The largest city in Minnesota, Minneapolis is a major center for business, finance, and culture. |
| Dakota County | 431,807 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Anoka County | 359,921 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Saint Paul | 306,717 | The second most populous city in Minnesota and the center of the Minneapolis-Saint Paul metropolitan area. |
| Washington County | 265,476 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Saint Louis County | 198,538 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Stearns County | 162,038 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Olmsted County | 159,298 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Scott County | 150,689 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Wright County | 140,249 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Carver County | 106,565 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Sherburne County | 98,811 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Bloomington | 84,583 | The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota. |
| Plymouth | 79,635 | The second most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota. |