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Carver County, Minnesota
Carver County, Minnesota. Carver County had 114,379 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 7.0% since 2020, faster than Minnesota (+2.2%). It holds 23 places (12 cities, villages and boroughs, 10 towns and townships and 1 census-designated) and 25 census tracts. GEOID 27019.
Carver County is one of the 15 counties of the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
114,379
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 106,922 · ACS 2020-2024: 110,041
Median household income
$125,946
±$3,700 (90% margin)
Minnesota: $89,062
Median home value
$453,600
±$7,396 (90% margin)
Minnesota: $329,300
Median gross rent
$1,514
±$76 (90% margin)
Minnesota: $1,280
How many people live in Carver County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 106,922 residents in Carver County. The Census Bureau estimates 114,379 for July 1, 2025, up 7.0% since 2020, faster than Minnesota (+2.2%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 110,041 over 354 square miles of land.
| Measure | Carver County | Minnesota | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 110,041 | 5,739,445 | +8,092 |
| Households | 41,175±242 | 2,307,955 | +4,421 |
| Average household size | 2.65±0.02 | 2.43 | −0.10 |
| Housing units | 42,270±81 | 2,545,030 | +3,999 |
Carver County's population since 2000
From 70,205 in 2000 to 114,379 in 2025: up 62.9%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Carver County?
Carver County holds 23 places: 12 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places), 10 towns and townships (county subdivisions with their own government) and 1 census-designated place. The largest is Chaska with 30,513 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Chaska | 27,810 | $110,956 |
|---|---|---|
| Chanhassen | 25,947 | $143,651 |
| Waconia | 13,033 | $111,031 |
| Victoria | 10,546 | $195,639 |
| Carver | 5,829 | $147,697 |
| Watertown | 4,659 | $99,671 |
| Norwood Young America | 3,863 | $71,364 |
| Mayer | 2,453 | $124,917 |
| Cologne | 2,047 | $129,398 |
| Laketown Township | 1,966 | $150,083 |
| Watertown Township | 1,188 | $107,500 |
| Waconia Township | 1,068 | $122,083 |
| Hollywood Township | 1,058 | $83,917 |
| Camden Township | 924 | $120,417 |
| San Francisco Township | 871 | $145,074 |
| Dahlgren Township | 854 | $85,000 |
| Benton Township | 753 | $98,281 |
| Young America Township | 683 | $107,083 |
| Hamburg | 566 | $72,188 |
| New Germany | 464 | $93,864 |
| Crown CollegeGEOID 2714054 | 367 | not published |
| Hancock Township | 336 | $136,250 |
| Shorewood | 7,783 | $171,063 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Carver County?
The median resident of Carver County is 39.0 years old; 25.2% are under 18 and 14.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 85.5%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 5.1%. 5.6% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Carver County | Minnesota | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.0±0.3 | 38.8 | +1.1 |
| Under 18 years | 25.2% | 22.9% | – |
| 65 years and over | 14.5%±0.1 pts | 17.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 5.1% | 6.4% | +0.9 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 85.5%±0.4 pts | 75.9% | −3.3 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.6%±0.3 pts | 6.9% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 3.3%±0.3 pts | 5.1% | +0.5 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.9%±0.5 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.2 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 5.6%±0.5 pts | 8.7% | +0.8 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 8.0%±0.8 pts | 12.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.8%±0.5 pts | 5.9% | – |
| With a disability | 8.9%±0.6 pts | 11.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 2.1%±0.3 pts | 4.7% | −0.9 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 97.0%±0.7 pts | 93.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 50.4%±1.4 pts | 39.4% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 16.9%±1.1 pts | 13.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.4%±0.3 pts | 1.8% | – |
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 Carver County earn?
Half of Carver County's 41,175 households earn less than $125,946 a year (±$3,700), against $89,062 in Minnesota. In 2015-2019 it was $124,911 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Carver County | Minnesota | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $125,946±$3,700 | $89,062 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $159,987±$4,402 | $118,304 | – |
| Per capita income | $60,893±$1,598 | $48,237 | +$2,778 |
| People below the poverty line | 4.4%±0.6 pts | 9.3% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 3.5%±1.0 pts | 10.3% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 3.7%±0.7 pts | 7.9% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 94.7%±0.7 pts | 91.6% | – |
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 Carver County?
Owners occupy 81.5% of Carver County's occupied homes and renters 18.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $453,600 by its owner (±$7,396). The median renter pays $1,514 a month including utilities, and 31.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Carver County | Minnesota | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $453,600±$7,396 | $329,300 | +$68,147 |
| Median gross rent | $1,514±$76 | $1,280 | +$104 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 31.5%±3.8 pts | 38.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,504±$55 | $1,947 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 81.5%±1.4 pts | 72.2% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 42,270±81 | 2,545,030 | +3,999 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.3%±0.2 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.6%±1.7 pts | 5.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 71.9%±1.5 pts | 66.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 2.1%±0.5 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 3.8%±0.6 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 5.8%±0.7 pts | 15.6% | – |
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 Carver County building?
Builders took permits for 960 new housing units across Carver County in 2025 (483 single-family), 8.4 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Carver County get to work?
67.5% of Carver County's workers drive alone and 23.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 25.6 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.1%.
| Measure | Carver County | Minnesota | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 73.2%±1.0 pts | 68.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.1%±0.5 pts | 4.1% | +0.9 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 67.5%±1.6 pts | 68.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 5.9%±0.8 pts | 7.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.7%±0.3 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Walked | 1.1%±0.2 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 23.5%±1.3 pts | 17.6% | +15.6 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 25.6 min±1.2 | 22.7 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 are Carver County's census tracts?
Carver County is divided into 25 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $60,049 (Tract 903.03) to $207,024 (Tract 908.02).
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Carver County compare with Minnesota's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 11th of 87 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 5th of 87 |
| Residents per square mile | 7th of 87 |
| Median household income | 1st of 87 |
| Median home value | 1st of 87 |
| Median gross rent | 4th of 87 |
| Poverty rate | 87th of 87 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 2nd of 87 |
| Median age | 66th of 87 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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 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 Carver County 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' school search.