City profile · Minnesota · Census ACS 2023

Carver, MN

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Carver - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

5,935
Residents
$144,408
Median income
$427,600
Median home
$1,709
Median rent (state)

Carver - the verdict

Carver ranks in the 93rd percentile for household income nationally, out of every US city with at least 1,000 residents. Source: Census ACS.

93rd
percentile, household income
80th
percentile, home value
68th
percentile, median rent
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Carver, MN

5,935 people live in Carver, Minnesota - a small town by U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. Carver households earn a median of $144,408 annually, placing it in the top quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 1.2%. Carver's housing stock carries a median value of $427,600, and the median resident age is 39.4 years. 61.7% of adults here have a bachelor's degree or higher; 72.9% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

The Census Building Permit Survey recorded 144 residential units authorized here in 2024 (Growing), up 9% from five years earlier.

Minnesota tracks close to the national cost-of-living baseline: the state registers 98.6 on a 100-equals-national-average index (Near Average) per BEA Regional Price Parities 2024. Statewide, HUD pegs Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit at $1,709 monthly. EIA 2023 residential energy data puts Minnesota's average monthly utility costs around $225 (state average). Natural-hazard exposure scores 76.6 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (High).

Population

5,935 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Minnesota

Median Household Income

$144,408 /yr

Poverty 1.2%

Cost of Living Index (state)

98.6 (US=100)

Near Average - BEA RPP 2024, Minnesota average

How does Carver compare to other US cities?

Here's how Carver stacks up against the full field of US cities (population 1,000+), computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 93% higher than other cities
Home value 80% pricier than other cities
Median rent 68% pricier than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

For each metric we count every US city with population 1,000+ and a non-null value, then compute what share of them fall below Carver's value: round(cities-below ÷ total × 100). Safety is inverted (percentile = share of cities with a higher crime rate) so a higher number always means safer. The in-state rank narrows that same crime-rate comparison to only the cities PlainCities tracks in Minnesota, breaking ties alphabetically. See the methodology page for the full source-to-figure lineage.

93rdIncome percentile

93rd percentile nationally for median household income. Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

How Carver's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$427,600 20th percentile more affordable than 20% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Below this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). This entry sits in this band. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Carver $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Carver, MN Carver, MN's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Carver, MN-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Carver, MN median $144,408/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Carver, MN's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Carver, MN. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 61.7%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 1.2%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 72.9%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
5,935
Median Income
$144,408
Median Home Value
$427,600
Median Age
39.4
Poverty Rate
1.2%
Labor force participation
72.9%
Bachelor's Degree+
61.7%

Schools

Total Schools
1
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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5,000 residents6,000 residents7,000 residents8,000 residents 202020212022202320242025 5,431 residents 7,198 residents ▲ +32.5%
Carver's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

🏗️ Growing
Total Permits (2024)
144
housing units authorized
Single-Family
84
detached homes
Multifamily
60
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
24.3
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 132
2020 166
2021 187
2022 109
2023 93
2024 144

Permit volume increased 9% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
74.5%
Carpool
3.6%
Public Transit
0.5%
Walk
0.4%
Work from Home
20.5%

Based on 3,236 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Minnesota - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$95
avg/month
Natural Gas
$85
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$45
avg/month
Total Utilities
$225
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Minnesota state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Minnesota state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Carver sits in

Cost of Living Index
98.6
Near Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,709/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
76.6 / 100
High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Minnesota

International Falls
5,728 people
Glencoe
5,702 people
Chisago City
5,629 people
Credit River
5,531 people
St. Paul Park
5,464 people
Zimmerman
6,410 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Carver's 5,935 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Larose, LA
5,937 people
Barbecue, NC
5,933 people
Bangor Base, WA
5,931 people
Pass Christian, MS
5,942 people
Chena Ridge, AK
5,927 people
Stokesdale, NC
5,943 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Carver's $144,408 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Greentree, NJ
$144,426 median income
Hickory Creek, TX
$144,434 median income
Bala Cynwyd, PA
$144,453 median income
Sandy Hook, CT
$144,335 median income
Shrewsbury, NJ
$144,500 median income
Bayside, WI
$144,500 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Carver, MN Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Carver, MN - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 88.8% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 1.8% White 88.8% Black or African American 0.0% Asian 5.2% American Indian 0.0% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 0.0% Two or more races 6.0% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Carver compares to nearby Minnesota cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Carver (this city) 5,935 $144,408
International Falls 5,728 $61,043
Glencoe 5,702 $63,967
Chisago City 5,629 $96,964
Census ACS 5-year FIPS MN NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Carver, MN?

What is the population of Carver, MN? +

The population of Carver, MN stands at 5,935 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Carver, MN? +

Carver households earn a median of $144,408 annually, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Carver? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Carver; the closest available measure is the Minnesota state average, a cost of living index of 98.6 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Near Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Minnesota vary by metro area.

What is the median home value in Carver, MN? +

A typical home in Carver is worth $427,600, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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