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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Chaska

Minnesota · 17,449 residents · 17.141 sq mi
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Chaska is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $60,325. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 54% since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $149,000. Poverty is rare here, at 4.7% of residents. Households here earn about 28% more than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.2
US median: 35.2
More educated
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

17,449
+54%since 1990
from 11,339 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,018 / sq mi
+54%since 1990
from 662 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
32.2
+11%since 1990
from 28.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
10K15K20K25K30K1990201020202024Chaska
202429K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$60,325
+34%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $34,235 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$25,368
+71%since 1990
from $14,803 in 1990
US average: $21,522
4.7%
−2.1 ptssince 1990
from 6.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$149,000
+27%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $88,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$683
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $500 in 1990
US average: $602
75.2%
+6.2 ptssince 1990
from 69.0% in 1990
24.8% rent
2.5
−5%since 1990
from 2.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.5%(11,285)
Black0.1%(6)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(78)
Asian0.3%(32)
Diversity Score2.9%(325)
2000
White, non-Hispanic90.5%(15,786)
Black1%(168)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(1,013)
Asian1.7%(290)
Diversity Score19.9%(3,477)
20
+595%since 1990
from 3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

32.1%
+14.0 ptssince 1990
from 18.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
91.6%
+4.0 ptssince 1990
from 87.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
7.3%
+3.3 ptssince 1990
from 4.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.5 min
−25%since 1990
from 21.8 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 Chaska, Minnesota?

Chaska, Minnesota has about 17,449 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Chaska, Minnesota?

The typical household in Chaska, Minnesota earns about $60,325 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chaska, Minnesota expensive?

In Chaska, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $149,000, and the typical rent is about $683 a month.

How educated are people in Chaska, Minnesota?

About 32.1% of adults age 25 and over in Chaska, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chaska, Minnesota?

About 4.7% of people in Chaska, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Chaska, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Chaska, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 6,110 residents, a change of about 54 percent over that period.

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

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