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Shakopee, Minnesota
Shakopee, city, in Scott County, Minnesota. Shakopee had 49,366 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 12.9% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 43,698 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 46,012 (±33). GEOID 2759350.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
49,366
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 43,698 · ACS 2020-2024: 46,012 ±33
Median household income
$107,223
±$5,511 (90% margin)
Minnesota: $89,062
Median home value
$374,800
±$16,308 (90% margin)
Minnesota: $329,300
Median gross rent
$1,531
±$89 (90% margin)
Minnesota: $1,280
Where is Shakopee and what county is it in?
Shakopee is a city in Scott County, Minnesota. It covers 29.5 square miles of land, 1,481 residents per square mile in 2020.
Shakopee is in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 15 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Shakopee, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 49,366 people lived in Shakopee on July 1, 2025, up 12.9% since 2020, faster than Minnesota (+2.2%). The 2020 Census counted 43,698 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 46,012 (±33).
| Measure | Shakopee | Scott County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 46,012 ±33 | 154,557 | +5,281 |
| Households | 16,655 ±423 | 54,971 | +2,961 |
| Average household size | 2.71 ±0.07 | 2.78 | −0.19 |
| Housing units | 17,216 ±419 | 56,671 | +3,058 |
Shakopee's population since 2000
From 20,568 in 2000 to 49,366 in 2025: up 140.0%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Shakopee as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Shakopee?
The median resident of Shakopee is 36.6 years old; 25.8% are under 18 and 10.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 63.1%, then non-Hispanic Asian residents at 12.2%. 16.8% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Shakopee | Scott County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.6 ±1.0 | 37.8 | +2.0 |
| Under 18 years | 25.8% ±1.0 pts | 25.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 10.4% ±0.8 pts | 12.7% | – |
| Male | 49.2% ±1.2 pts | 50.1% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 8.5% ±1.6 pts | 6.4% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 63.1% ±2.2 pts | 75.6% | −5.8 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 10.1% ±1.6 pts | 6.1% | +2.5 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 12.2% ±1.4 pts | 6.3% | +2.2 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.8% ±0.3 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.2% ±1.2 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 16.8% ±1.9 pts | 10.2% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 23.0% ±2.5 pts | 14.0% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.5% ±1.0 pts | 5.2% | – |
| With a disability | 9.5% ±1.3 pts | 8.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.3% ±1.1 pts | 3.7% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 91.4% ±1.5 pts | 94.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 40.4% ±3.1 pts | 44.1% | +6.3 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 11.9% ±2.2 pts | 13.0% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 89.8% ±1.8 pts | 91.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.3% ±0.8 pts | 1.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Shakopee earn?
Half of Shakopee's 16,655 households earn less than $107,223 a year (±$5,511), against $119,314 in Scott County and $89,062 in Minnesota. In 2015-2019 it was $107,955 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Shakopee | Scott County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $107,223 ±$5,511 | $119,314 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $131,528 ±$7,000 | $149,625 | – |
| Per capita income | $47,444 ±$2,505 | $54,014 | +$3,623 |
| People below the poverty line | 5.9% ±1.4 pts | 4.6% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 7.0% ±3.3 pts | 4.9% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 6.8% ±1.7 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.4% ±1.0 pts | 97.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 95.7% ±1.0 pts | 95.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Shakopee?
Owners occupy 74.8% of Shakopee's occupied homes and renters 25.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $374,800 by its owner (±$16,308). The median renter pays $1,531 a month including utilities, and 33.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Shakopee | Scott County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $374,800 ±$16,308 | $419,400 | +$48,051 |
| Median gross rent | $1,531 ±$89 | $1,568 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 33.4% ±5.8 pts | 38.2% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,251 ±$92 | $2,329 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 74.8% ±2.7 pts | 83.8% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 25.2% ±2.7 pts | 16.2% | – |
| Housing units | 17,216 ±419 | 56,671 | +3,058 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.8% ±1.1 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.9% ±3.7 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 58.4% ±3.3 pts | 70.8% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.7% ±0.6 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 3.6% ±1.1 pts | 2.6% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 12.9% ±2.1 pts | 13.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 3.0% ±1.0 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.5% ±1.6 pts | 3.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Shakopee building?
Builders took permits for 297 new housing units in Shakopee in 2025 (297 in single-family houses), 6.0 per 1,000 residents against 3.6 across Minnesota.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Shakopee work and get to work?
71.0% of Shakopee's workers drive alone and 18.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 22.4 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.7%.
| Measure | Shakopee | Scott County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 75.0% ±1.9 pts | 74.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.7% ±1.1 pts | 3.5% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 71.0% ±2.8 pts | 70.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.5% ±1.5 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.3% ±0.2 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Walked | 0.3% ±0.3 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Worked from home | 18.3% ±2.5 pts | 19.7% | +13.4 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 22.4 min ±1.1 | 24.8 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Shakopee?
8 census tracts lie mostly in Shakopee, and 2 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $58,864 (Tract 804) to $163,750 (Tract 803.06).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 803.04Scott County | 8,445 | $150,600 |
| Tract 803.07Scott County | 7,178 | $111,896 |
| Tract 803.05Scott County | 6,272 | $136,517 |
| Tract 803.03Scott County | 5,980 | $75,104 |
| Tract 806Scott County | 5,107 | $103,589 |
| Tract 804Scott County | 4,659 | $58,864 |
| Tract 805Scott County | 2,943 | $63,769 |
| Tract 803.06Scott County | 2,800 | $163,750 |
| Tract 807Scott County | 4,682 | $124,630 |
| Tract 809.03Scott County | 8,723 | $142,823 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Shakopee) · Census block assignment files
How does Shakopee compare with other places in Minnesota?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Shakopee is the 837th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 21st-most populous of 855 in Minnesota.
Shakopee ranks 160th of 558 places in Minnesota with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 21st | 855 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 24th | 556 |
| Residents per square mile | 118th | 562 |
| Median household income | 160th | 558 |
| Per capita income | 197th | 562 |
| Median home value | 173rd | 559 |
| Median gross rent | 83rd | 465 |
| Poverty rate | 299th | 461 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 130th | 559 |
| Median age | 456th | 561 |
| Owner-occupied share | 373rd | 561 |
| Work from home | 130th | 525 |
| Travel time to work | 330th | 562 |
Shakopee's figures with every place in Minnesota (CSV)
Every place in Minnesota, sortable · Compare Shakopee with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Shakopee?
6 of the 57 figures for Shakopee on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Shakopee are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Shakopee.