Traverse County
Traverse County, Minnesota
Wheaton, MN 56296
Phone: (320) 563-4242
Fax: (320) 563-4424
On the central western border of MN, south of Fargo, ND; established Feb 20, 1862 from Wilkin County (then called Toombs County). Name Origin: For Lake Traverse on the southwestern border of the county; from the French lac travers, a translation of the Siouan name Mdehdakinyan 'lake lying crosswise' [to Big Stone and Lac Qui Parle lakes].
Area (sq mi):: 585.96 (land 574.09; water 11.87) Population per square mile: 6.60
Population 2005: 3,810 State rank: 87 Population change: 2000-20005 -7.80%; 1990-2000 -7.40% Population 2000: 4,134 (White 95.50%; Black or African American 0.00%; Hispanic or Latino 1.20%; Asian 0.30%; Other 3.30%). Foreign born: 0.70%. Median age: 42.90
Income 2000: per capita $16,378; median household $30,617; Population below poverty level: 12.00% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $22,460-$23,325
Unemployment (2004): 4.20% Unemployment change (from 2000): -1.10% Median travel time to work: 13.20 minutes Working outside county of residence: 20.50%
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