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

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Population

Population2000201020252030
Carver County, MN70,16791,028114,918120,966

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-18

Population by Age

Population2025
0-47,157
5-98,185
10-148,901
15-198,135
20-246,700
25-295,965
30-345,958
35-397,523
40-448,753
45-497,801
50-547,364
55-597,616
60-647,599
65-696,230
70-744,454
75-793,031
80-841,894
85+1,652
18+85,519
Median Age39

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-18

Population by Race

Carver County, MN2025
Total114,918.00
White Alone85.17%
Black Alone2.22%
American Indian Alone0.29%
Asian Alone4.01%
Pacific Islander Alone0.02%
Some Other Race2.48%
Two or More Races5.8%
Hispanic Origin5.29%
Diversity Index34.20

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-18

Growth Rate

Carver County, MN2025 - 2030
Population1.03%
Households1.21%
Families1.08%
Median Household Income3%
Per Capita Income2%

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-18

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Housing

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Households

Population2000201020252030
Households24,35532,89142,36144,980
Housing Units24,88234,53344,04246,773
Owner Occupied Units34,45936,679
Renter Occupied Units7,9028,301
Vacant Units1,6811,793

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-18

Home Value

Carver County, MN20252030
Median Home Value$488,371$549,231
Average Home Value$552,358$605,989
<$50,000857698
$50,000 - $99,99917768
$100,000 - $149,99933898
$150,000 - $199,999503145
$200,000 - $249,9991,172499
$250,000 - $299,9991,7581,069
$300,000 - $399,9997,0215,948
$400,000 - $499,9996,1146,753
$500,000 - $749,99911,97515,544
$1,000,000 +9891,263

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-18

Housing Year Built

Year RangeHouses Built
2010 or Later6,459
2000-20099,664
1990-19997,909
1980-19895,966
1970-19793,784
1960-19692,019
1950-19591,496
1940-1949720
1939 or Before2,511

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-18

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Income

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Income

Carver County, MN20252030
Median Household$134,187$152,751
Average Household$167,592$181,915
Per Capita$61,806$67,671

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-18

Household Income

Carver County, MN2025
<$15,0001,164
$15,000 - $24,9991,333
$25,000 - $34,9992,429
$35,000 - $49,9992,215
$50,000 - $74,9994,403
$75,000 - $99,9993,368
$100,000 - $149,9998,416
$150,000 - $199,9996,159
$200,000+12,873

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-18

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Employees

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Commute

CategoryCommuters
Workers 16+59,060
In-County Residents31,850
Out-of-County Residents26,894
Drive Alone40,979
Carpooled3,153
Public Transport498
Work at Home13,067
Motorcycle7
Bicycle121
Walked651
Other584
Less than 5 minutes1,252
5-9 minutes4,674
10-14 minutes5,074
15-19 minutes6,934
20-24 minutes6,577
25-29 minutes4,176
30-34 minutes7,139
35-39 minutes2,228
40-44 minutes2,275
45-59 minutes3,464
60-89 minutes1,467
90+ minutes733
Average Travel Time26

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-18

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-18

Employees by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Employees48,684
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt91
Mining0
Utilities105
Construction3,027
Manufacturing7,609
Wholesale Trade2,636
  
Retail Trade3,663
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers257
Furn & Home Furnish Str51
Electronics & Appl Store94
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip377
Food & Beverage Stores1,209
Health/Pers Care Stores241
Gasoline Stations41
Clothing/Accessory Store146
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music393
General Merchandise Str854
  
Transportation/Warehouse339
Information495
  
Finance & Insurance1,003
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn477
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv195
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other331
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing753
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv4,520
Legal Services218
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises42
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt1,519
Educational Services4,007
HealthCare/Social Assist8,055
Arts/Entertainment/Rec1,616
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs2,816
Accommodation242
Food Srv/Drinking Places2,574
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin2,183
Auto Repair/Maintenance277
Public Administration Emp4,130

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-18

Educational Attainment (25+)

Carver County, MN2025
<9th Grade1,108
Some High School1,180
GED1,403
Graduated High School12,179
Some College/No Degree11,355
Associates Degree9,163
Bachelor's Degree26,465
Graduate Degree12,987

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-18

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Businesses

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Businesses by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Businesses3,215
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt Bus32
Mining Bus0
Utilities Bus2
Construction Bus348
Manufacturing Bus156
Wholesale Trade Bus127
  
Retail Trade Bus327
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers Bus35
Furn & Home Furnish Str Bus17
Electronics & Appl Store Bus18
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip Bus32
Food & Beverage Stores Bus59
Health/Pers Care Stores Bus37
Gasoline Stations Bus7
Clothing/Accessory Store Bus18
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music Bus71
General Merchandise Str Bus33
  
Transportation/Warehouse Bus55
Information Bus60
  
Finance & Insurance Bus201
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn Bus57
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv Bus66
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other Bus78
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing Bus146
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv Bus280
Legal Services Bus36
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises Bus6
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt Bus126
Educational Services Bus103
HealthCare/Social Assist Bus355
Arts/Entertainment/Rec Bus93
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs Bus196
Accommodation Bus13
Food Srv/Drinking Places Bus183
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin Bus360
Auto Repair/Maintenance Bus55
Public Administration Bus108

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-18

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