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Carver

Minnesota · 5,829 residents · 4.765 sq mi
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Carver is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $109,589. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 4,563 residents. 51% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $326,400. Poverty is rare here, at 0.7% of residents. Households here earn about 49% more than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
51% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,829
+360%since 2000
from 1,266 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,223 / sq mi
+360%since 2000
from 266 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.6
+9%since 2000
from 32.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1702K3K5K7K1990201020202024Carver
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$109,589
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,083 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,395
+69%since 2000
from $25,020 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
74.9%
+14.7 ptssince 2009
from 60.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.4%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$326,400
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $152,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
89.4%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 85.8% in 2000
10.6% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+27%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(1,226)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(21)
Asian0.5%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.9%(74)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.7%(4,877)
Black2.3%(133)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(225)
Asian5.5%(318)
Other3.2%(188)
Diversity Score34%(1,982)
Diversity Score
34
+480%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
51.0%
+20.7 ptssince 2000
from 30.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 92.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
15.1%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.0 min
+65%since 2000
from 18.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.5%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 84.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2011
from 3.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
75.6%
−6.1 ptssince 2011
from 81.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
51.7%
−22.2 ptssince 2009
from 73.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
48.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
4.6%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.3%
−97.1 ptssince 2013
from 99.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Carver, Minnesota?

Carver, Minnesota has about 5,829 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Carver, Minnesota?

The typical household in Carver, Minnesota earns about $109,589 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Carver, Minnesota expensive?

In Carver, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $326,400.

How educated are people in Carver, Minnesota?

About 51.0% of adults age 25 and over in Carver, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Carver, Minnesota?

About 0.7% of people in Carver, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Carver, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Carver, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5,107 residents, a change of about 707 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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