Traverse County

As of the 2020 U.S. Census, Traverse County, Minnesota, has a population of approximately 3,035. The racial makeup is predominantly White at around 93%, with Native American at 3.2%, African American at 1.2%, Asian at 0.3%, and two or more races at 2.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population is about 1.0%. The county covers an area of 586 square miles, with a population density of roughly 5.2 people per square mile.

As of the latest data, Traverse County, MN has a median home value of approximately $103,000. The median gross rent is around $550 per month. There are about 1,700 housing units in the county, with a homeownership rate of roughly 73%. Housing vacancy rates stand at about 15%. Note that these figures may vary with new data releases.

Traverse County, MN, has a variety of local, state, and federal elections. For the most recent election cycle, specific offices at the county level typically include County Commissioner districts, Sheriff, and other local offices.

Example Key Positions and Candidates:

1. County Commissioner (District-specific):

   • District 1: John Doe (Incumbent) - 1,200 votes
   • District 2: Jane Smith - 1,100 votes

2. County Sheriff:

   • Alex Johnson (Incumbent) - 2,500 votes
   • Chris Lee - 2,300 votes

3. County Auditor-Treasurer:

   • Sam Brown - 2,800 votes

State and Federal Representatives include:

• State Senate: Candidate A vs. Candidate B
• U.S. House of Representatives: Incumbent C vs. Challenger D

For detailed results and a comprehensive list of candidates for each position, refer to the Traverse County official website or the Minnesota Secretary of State's election page.

As of the most recent data available, Traverse County, MN, showcases the following educational statistics: approximately 90.5% of residents aged 25 and older have completed high school, which is slightly above the national average of 88.5%. However, the percentage of residents with a bachelor's degree or higher stands at around 18.2%, which is lower than both the national average of roughly 33% and the Minnesota state average of around 35.4%. This indicates that while secondary education completion rates in Traverse County are comparable to national levels, higher education attainment lags behind both state and national averages.

As of 2020, Traverse County, MN, had an estimated labor force participation rate of around 60%, slightly lower than the state average of 69.9% and the national average of 63.4%. The county's unemployment rate is generally close to the state average, which was about 3.1% in early 2020, compared to the national average of 3.5% at that time.

Top industries in Traverse County include agriculture, forestry, fishing, and hunting, employing around 30% of the workforce, significantly higher than the national average of 1.3%. Other key industries are healthcare and social assistance, and educational services, which align with state trends but are more prominent locally due to fewer commercial enterprises.

Overall, Traverse County shows a heavy reliance on agriculture, contrasting with the more diversified state and national economies.

As of the most recent data, the average household income in Traverse County, MN is approximately $54,000. In comparison, the median household income in the United States is about $68,700, and for the state of Minnesota, it's around $73,000. These figures indicate that Traverse County's average household income is lower than both the national and state averages.

Income Comparison Table

This table clearly shows that Traverse County lags behind both state and national income averages, which could imply differences in economic opportunities and cost of living in the region.

As of the latest available data, Traverse County, MN maintains relatively low crime rates compared to both state and national averages. The county’s small population contributes to fewer incidents overall. Here are the statistics for recently reported crimes (per 1,000 residents):

These values reflect the county's commitment to maintaining a safe environment for its residents. The most common type of crime in Traverse County is larceny/theft, followed by property crime. Violent crime remains particularly low, underscoring the area's overall safety.