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

3,186

Total Employed

51,443

Workers 16+

58,029

2024 Manufacturing Businesses

Businesses

158

Employed

8,351

2024 HealthCare / Social Assistance

Businesses

345

Employed

7,572

2024 Prof / Scientific / Tech Service

Businesses

278

Employed

4,684

2024 Public Administration

Businesses

111

Employed

4,320

2024 Educational Services - Businesses

Businesses

Employed

4,158

2024 Retail Trade Businesses

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