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 163 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% |
| Named for : | Lake Traverse |
| Altitude : | 1,020 feet / 311 meters |
| Capital : | Wheaton |
| Establishment : | February 02, 1862 |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 23:39:17 (22nd February 2025) |
| Density : | 2 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -10.57% (2010-2020) |
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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The largest city of Traverse County is Wheaton with a population of 1,269. Other cities include, Browns Valley population 522 and Dumont population 87. See all Traverse County cities & populated places.
Traverse County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Traverse County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Wheaton | 1,269 | Human settlement in Traverse County, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Browns Valley | 522 | City in Minnesota |
| Dumont | 87 | City in Minnesota, United States |
| Tintah | 31 | Township in Traverse County, Minnesota |
- Official Website
Official website of Traverse County
Traverse County has 2 neighbours.
- Big Stone County county in Minnesota, United States
- Wilkin County county in Minnesota, United States
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Traverse County decreased by 10.57% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 3,558 | - | census |
| 2011 | 3,489 | -1.98% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 3,404 | -2.5% | 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 | -1.29% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 3,304 | -0.79% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 3,291 | -0.4% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 3,259 | -0.98% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 3,218 | -1.27% | 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. |
