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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Chanhassen

Minnesota · 20,321 residents · 20.361 sq mi
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Chanhassen is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $84,215. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 73% since 1990. 53% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $208,300. Poverty is rare here, at 1.9% of residents. Households here earn about 79% more than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.2
US median: 35.2
More educated
53% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

20,321
+73%since 1990
from 11,732 in 1990
1990 – 2025
998 / sq mi
+73%since 1990
from 576 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.2
+11%since 1990
from 30.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
10K15K19K23K27K1990201020202024Chanhassen
202426K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$84,215
+23%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $52,011 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$36,008
+74%since 1990
from $20,654 in 1990
US average: $21,522
1.9%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 2.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$208,300
+28%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $123,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$657
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $508 in 1990
US average: $602
89.6%
+4.2 ptssince 1990
from 85.4% in 1990
10.4% rent
2.5
+4%since 1990
from 2.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(11,474)
Black0.3%(39)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(42)
Asian1.5%(176)
Diversity Score6.3%(734)
2000
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(18,979)
Black0.7%(145)
Hispanic / Latino2%(402)
Asian2.8%(576)
Diversity Score13.4%(2,726)
13
+114%since 1990
from 6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

53.1%
+11.9 ptssince 1990
from 41.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
96.7%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 95.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
13.2%
+4.4 ptssince 1990
from 8.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.0 min
−37%since 1990
from 23.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chanhassen, Minnesota?

Chanhassen, Minnesota has about 20,321 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Chanhassen, Minnesota?

The typical household in Chanhassen, Minnesota earns about $84,215 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chanhassen, Minnesota expensive?

In Chanhassen, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $208,300, and the typical rent is about $657 a month.

How educated are people in Chanhassen, Minnesota?

About 53.1% of adults age 25 and over in Chanhassen, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chanhassen, Minnesota?

About 1.9% of people in Chanhassen, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Chanhassen, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Chanhassen, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 8,589 residents, a change of about 73 percent over that period.

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

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