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Chaska

Minnesota · 23,770 residents · 17.141 sq mi
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Chaska is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $70,707. Population has grown 36% since 2000. 41% 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 $250,100.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.8
US median: 37.2
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
23,770
+36%since 2000
from 17,449 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,387 / sq mi
+36%since 2000
from 1,018 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
33.8
+5%since 2000
from 32.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
10K15K20K25K30K1990201020202024Chaska
202429K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$70,707
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,325 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,600
+32%since 2000
from $25,368 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
45.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.5%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.418
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade18.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services9.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration7.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.7%
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
$250,100
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $149,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$899
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $683 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
61.3%
−13.9 ptssince 2000
from 75.2% in 2000
27.5% rent
Vacancy rate
3.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
30.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 30.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.5
+43%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.5%(15,786)
Black1%(168)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(1,013)
Asian1.7%(290)
Other0%
Diversity Score19.9%(3,477)
2010
White, non-Hispanic83.4%(19,814)
Black2.3%(553)
Hispanic / Latino8.5%(2,030)
Asian3.6%(857)
Other1.4%(336)
Diversity Score35.6%(8,469)
Diversity Score
36
+79%since 2000
from 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
40.7%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 32.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 91.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
11.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.7 min
+44%since 2000
from 16.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 81.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
41.6%
−24.5 ptssince 2009
from 66.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
50.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
11.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.8%
−42.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chaska, Minnesota?

Chaska, Minnesota has about 23,770 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Chaska, Minnesota?

The typical household in Chaska, Minnesota earns about $70,707 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 $250,100, and the typical rent is about $899 a month.

How educated are people in Chaska, Minnesota?

About 40.7% 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 7.5% 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 12,431 residents, a change of about 110 percent over that period.

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