Carver County offers a large, talented labor pool!

U.S. Census data from 2020 indicates a total employment of more than 40,000 individuals and 2,500 employers. With its location bordering the Twin Cities metro area and excellent transportation infrastructure opening it to the western and southern portions of the state, Carver County offers businesses a large labor pool and ready access to educational institutions to meet ongoing training needs.

Workforce

Total Businesses

3,116

Total Employed

50,935

Workers 16+

57,439

2023 Manufacturing Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

151

Employed

7,098

2023 HealthCare / Social Assistance

cp-industries

Businesses

308

Employed

6,914

2023 Retail Trade Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

320

Employed

4,936

2023 Prof / Scientific / Tech Service

cp-industries

Businesses

276

Employed

4,620

2023 Public Administration

cp-industries

Businesses

112

Employed

4,521

2023 Wholesale Trade Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

125

Employed

4,256

Some
High School

1,106

Graduated
High School

11,685

Associates
Degree

9,136

Bachelor's
Degree

26,333

Graduate
Degree

12,082

Average Commute Time

27 min.



Resident Commuters

27,570

Non-Resident Commuters

29,418

Drive Alone

43,103

Carpooled

3,205

Public

692

Work At Home

9,001