Carver County, Minnesota Demographics 2026

Name: Carver County, Minnesota Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Carver County, Minnesota has a population of 110,041, the 11th most populous county in Minnesota. The median household income is $125,946 and the median home value is $453,600. The poverty rate is 4.4%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Carver County Quick Facts

Population 110,041

Median Household Income $125,946

Median Home Value $453,600

Poverty Rate 4.4%

Unemployment Rate 3.1%

Median Age 39.0 years

Homeownership Rate 81.5%

Affordability Ratio 3.6x

Bachelor's Degree+ 50.4%

High School Graduation 97.0%

Cities/Places 11

Population 110,041 11th of 87

Median Income $125,946 41% higher than state

Poverty Rate 4.4%

Unemployment 3.1%

How Carver County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	108,622	110,041	+1.3%
Median household income	$123,144	$125,946	+2.3%
Median home value	$426,900	$453,600	+6.3%

Median Household Income

Carver

$125,946

$89,062

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Carver

$453,600

$329,300

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 6.3%

$25K-$50K 10.0%

$50K-$100K 22.9%

$100K+ 60.8%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

2.2%

$10K-$15K

0.9%

$15K-$20K

1.8%

$20K-$25K

1.4%

$25K-$30K

1.6%

$30K-$35K

2.5%

$35K-$40K

2.3%

$40K-$45K

1.9%

$45K-$50K

1.7%

$50K-$60K

4.1%

$60K-$75K

7.6%

$75K-$100K

11.3%

$100K-$125K

10.4%

$125K-$150K

8.5%

$150K-$200K

15.9%

$200K+

26.0%

Employment

3.1% Unemployment Rate State: 4.1%|National: 5.2%

73.2% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 81.5%

Renter 18.5%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.6x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,514/mo 14.4% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

25.2%

18-34

18.4%

35-54

28.4%

55-74

22.4%

75+

5.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

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

State average: 41 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Carver County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Chaska	28,706	$110,956	5.8%	$404,700
Waconia	13,434	$111,031	4.0%	$431,000
Victoria	11,295	$195,639	2.1%	$581,200
Carver	6,239	$147,697	2.5%	$445,800
Watertown	4,790	$99,671	7.7%	$337,200
Norwood Young America	3,849	$71,364	11.5%	$299,300
Mayer	2,518	$124,917	4.9%	$342,700
Cologne	2,282	$129,398	5.2%	$383,600
New Germany	595	$93,864	4.8%	$258,000
Hamburg	547	$72,188	12.6%	$239,900
Crown College	422	N/A	0.0%	N/A

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Population Overview

Carver County is located in Minnesota with a total population of 110,041. It is the 11th most populous county out of 87 in Minnesota. The county encompasses 11 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Carver County is 39.0 years. This is about the same as the state median of 38.8 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Carver County is $125,946. This is 41% higher than the state median of $89,062. It is also 56% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 4.4%. This is 52% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.3%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 3.1%. This is 25% lower than the state rate of 4.1%. The median home value is $453,600. Housing costs are 38% higher than the state median of $329,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.6x. 81.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 13% higher than the state average of 72.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Carver County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 85.5% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 5.1%. The Black or African American population (1.6%) is well below the state average of 7.0%.

Education

50.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Carver County in the top 10% of all counties in the state for educational attainment. This is 28% higher than the state rate of 39.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 97.0%. Notably, 16.9% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Carver County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Minnesota and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Carver County, Minnesota?

Carver County has a population of 110,041, 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 $125,946 with a poverty rate of 4.4%.

How many cities are in Carver County, Minnesota?

Carver County contains 11 Census-designated places.