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Chanhassen

Minnesota · 22,952 residents · 20.361 sq mi
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Chanhassen is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $100,284. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 60% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $360,400. Poverty is rare here, at 2.9% of residents. Households here earn about 75% more than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.3
US median: 37.2
More educated
60% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
22,952
+13%since 2000
from 20,321 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,127 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 998 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.3
+15%since 2000
from 34.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
10K15K19K23K27K1990201020202024Chanhassen
202426K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$100,284
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $84,215 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,080
+22%since 2000
from $36,008 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
63.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 63.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.396
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services14.4%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade12.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration11.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Information9.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing5.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Wholesale trade3.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance1.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$360,400
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $208,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$918
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $657 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
73.8%
−15.8 ptssince 2000
from 89.6% in 2000
13.6% rent
Vacancy rate
5.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
28.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 28.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.1%
+15.3 ptssince 2009
from 35.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.6
+45%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(18,979)
Black0.7%(145)
Hispanic / Latino2%(402)
Asian2.8%(576)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.4%(2,726)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91.3%(20,952)
Black1.1%(244)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(525)
Asian3.9%(885)
Other1.9%(445)
Diversity Score21.4%(4,916)
Diversity Score
21
+60%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
60.4%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 53.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
99.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 96.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
20.0%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.9 min
+46%since 2000
from 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 83.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
49.4%
−21.0 ptssince 2009
from 70.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Female
50.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Foreign born
4.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.3%
−41.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chanhassen, Minnesota?

Chanhassen, Minnesota has about 22,952 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Chanhassen, Minnesota?

The typical household in Chanhassen, Minnesota earns about $100,284 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 $360,400, and the typical rent is about $918 a month.

How educated are people in Chanhassen, Minnesota?

About 60.4% 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 2.9% 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 11,220 residents, a change of about 96 percent over that period.

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

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