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

3,215

Total Employed

48,684

Workers 16+

59,060

2025 HealthCare / Social Assistance

Businesses

355

Employed

8,055

2025 Manufacturing Businesses

Businesses

156

Employed

7,609

2025 Prof / Scientific / Tech Service

Businesses

280

Employed

4,520

2025 Public Administration

Businesses

108

Employed

4,130

2025 Educational Services - Businesses

Businesses

103

Employed

4,007

2025 Retail Trade Businesses

Businesses

327

Employed

3,663

Some
High School

1,180

Graduated
High School

12,179

Associates
Degree

9,163

Bachelor's
Degree

26,465

Graduate
Degree

12,987

Average Commute Time

26 min.

Resident Commuters

31,850

Non-Resident Commuters

26,894

Drive Alone

40,979

Carpooled

3,153

Public

498

Work At Home

13,067

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-18