Carver County, MN

Personal and business opportunities are growing in Carver County

Just 20 miles southwest of Minneapolis, Carver County is one of the fastest-growing counties in the Twin Cities metro area across the typical population, housing and business expansion metrics. From outdoor natural beauty to intriguing artistic exhibits, restaurants, breweries, wineries and more, the eleven communities here offer something for everyone!

Population

Total Population

114,107

Population
Growth Rate

1.63%

Median Age

39

Diversity Index

33.800

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-13

Housing & Income

Households

41,579

Total Housing Units

43,372


Owner Occupied

33,947

Renter Occupied

7,632

Vacant

1,793

Median Home Value

$465,392


Average Home Value

$552,873

Income
Growth Rate

Median
Household Income

0.00%


Per Capita Income

2.41%

Income Projection

Median Household

$119,982 $137,763


Average Household

$157,624 $176,942


Per Capita

$57,449 $64,728

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-13

Workforce

Total Businesses

3,186

Total Employed

51,443

Workers 16+

58,029

2024 Manufacturing Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

158

Employed

8,351

2024 HealthCare / Social Assistance

cp-industries

Businesses

345

Employed

7,572

2024 Prof / Scientific / Tech Service

cp-industries

Businesses

278

Employed

4,684

2024 Public Administration

cp-industries

Businesses

111

Employed

4,320

2024 Educational Services - Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

98

Employed

4,158

2024 Retail Trade Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

328

Employed

3,903

Some
High School

1,174

Graduated
High School

12,181

Associates
Degree

9,216

Bachelor's
Degree

25,126

Graduate
Degree

13,109

Average Commute Time

26 min.



Resident Commuters

29,302

Non-Resident Commuters

28,380

Drive Alone

42,038

Carpooled

3,209

Public

666

Work At Home

10,832

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-13