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Carver County, Minnesota Demographics 2026

Carver County, Minnesota has a population of 108,622, the 11th most populous county in Minnesota. The median household income is $123,144 and the median home value is $426,900. The poverty rate is 4.2%.

Carver County Quick Facts

Population 108,622
Median Household Income $123,144
Median Home Value $426,900
Poverty Rate 4.2%
Unemployment Rate 3.1%
Median Age 38.9 years
Homeownership Rate 81.7%
Affordability Ratio 3.5x
Bachelor's Degree+ 50.5%
High School Graduation 96.3%
Cities/Places 10
Population 108,622 11th of 87
Median Income $123,144 41% higher state
Poverty Rate 4.2%
Unemployment 3.1%

Economy & Housing

Employment

3.1% Unemployment Rate State: 3.9% | National: 5.2%
73.2% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 81.7%
Renter 18.3%
Affordability Index Affordable
3.5x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

25out of 100
Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 40 | National average: 60

Education

Cities & Places in Carver County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Chaska city28,146$110,0004.9%$379,400
Waconia city13,223$104,9294.2%$407,600
Victoria city10,972$192,8211.8%$572,800
Carver city5,935$144,4081.5%$427,600
Watertown city4,747$93,00810.1%$315,200
Norwood Young America city3,866$67,8579.6%$289,400
Mayer city2,501$120,5515.2%$330,400
Cologne city2,146$117,3446.1%$356,600
New Germany city581$88,4383.7%$252,600
Hamburg city544$78,1258.4%$229,200

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Population Overview

Carver County is located in Minnesota with a total population of 108,622. It is the 11th most populous county out of 87 in Minnesota. The county encompasses 10 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Carver County is 38.9 years. This is about average than the state median of 38.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Carver County is $123,144. This is 41% higher than the state median of $87,556. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 57% higher. The poverty rate stands at 4.2%. This is 54% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.2%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 3.1%. This is 21% lower than the state rate of 3.9%. The median home value is $426,900. Housing costs are 40% higher than the state median of $305,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.5x. 81.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 13% higher than the state average of 72.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Carver County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 86.1% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 5.0%. The Black or African American population (1.5%) is well below the state average of 6.7%.

Education

50.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Carver County in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 30% higher than the state rate of 38.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 96.3%. Notably, 16.5% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Carver County, Minnesota?

Carver County has a population of 108,622, making it the 11th most populous county in Minnesota.

What is the median income in Carver County?

The median household income in Carver County is $123,144 with a poverty rate of 4.2%.

How many cities are in Carver County, Minnesota?

Carver County contains 10 Census-designated places.