Carver County, MN

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2023 Population

108,622

1.31% 1-year growth

US Senator

Amy Klobuchar

Democratic(DFL) Party

US Senator

Tina Smith

Democratic(DFL) Party

2023 Median Age

38.9

1.04% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

4.22%

11.6% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$123,144

5.88% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$426,900

6.59% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

59,630

1.86% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Carver County, MN had a population of 109k people with a median age of 38.9 and a median household income of $123,144. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Carver County, MN grew from 107,216 to 108,622, a 1.31% increase and its median household income grew from $116,308 to $123,144, a 5.88% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Carver County, MN are White (Non-Hispanic) (86.1%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.56%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (3.33%), Two+ (Hispanic) (1.95%), and White (Hispanic) (1.71%).

None of the households in Carver County, MN reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

97.8% of the residents in Carver County, MN are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Carver County, MN are Crown College (343 degrees awarded in 2023).

In 2023, the median property value in Carver County, MN was $426,900, and the homeownership rate was 81.7%.

Most people in Carver County, MN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Carver County, MN was 2 cars per household.

Carver County, MN borders Hennepin County, MN, McLeod County, MN, Scott County, MN, Sibley County, MN, and Wright County, MN.

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Population & Diversity

Carver County, MN is home to a population of 109k people, from which 97.8% are citizens. As of 2023, 5.34% of Carver County, MN residents were born outside of the country (5.8k people).

In 2023, there were 24.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (93.6k people) in Carver County, MN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.87k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 3.61k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

97.8%

2023 Citizenship

97.7%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 97.8% of Carver County, MN residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Carver County, MN was 97.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Carver County, MN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Carver County, MN

White (Non-Hispanic)
93.6k ± 396
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
3.87k ± 573
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
3.61k ± 289

4.96%

Hispanic Population

5.39k people

4.96% of the people in Carver County, MN are hispanic (5.39k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Carver County, MN as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Minnesota.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
53,321 ± 5,642 people
Somalia
38,263 ± 4,786 people
India
30,262 ± 4,259 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Minnesota was Mexico, the natal country of 53,321 Minnesota residents, followed by Somalia with 38,263 and India with 30,262.

Foreign-Born Population

5.34%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

5.8k people

5.32%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

5.7k people

As of 2023, 5.34% of Carver County, MN residents (5.8k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Carver County, MN was 5.32%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Carver County, MN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,312 ± 194
Gulf War (2001-)
1,029 ± 269
Gulf War (1990s)
410 ± 127

Carver County, MN has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.28 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Carver County, MN employs 59.6k people. The largest industries in Carver County, MN are Manufacturing (9,497 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (8,474 people), and Retail Trade (6,494 people), and the highest paying industries are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($144,831), Utilities ($107,813), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($106,143).

Males in Minnesota have an average income that is 1.27 times higher than the average income of females, which is $68,089. The income inequality in Minnesota (measured using the Gini index) is 0.458, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

59.6k

2023 Value

± 1,709

1.86%

1 Year growth

± 3.99%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Carver County, MN grew at a rate of 1.86%, from 58.5k employees to 59.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Carver County, MN, are Management Occupations (9,410 people), Sales & Related Occupations (6,177 people), and Business & Financial Operations Occupations (5,737 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Carver County, MN.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Minnesota (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

59.6k

2023 Value

± 1,709

1.86%

1 Year growth

± 3.99%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Carver County, MN grew at a rate of 1.86%, from 58.5k employees to 59.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Carver County, MN, are Manufacturing (9,497 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (8,474 people), and Retail Trade (6,494 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Carver County, MN, though some of these residents may live in Carver County, MN and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$79,797

Median earning men ± $2,398

$52,690

Median earning women ± $2,339

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($121,490), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($119,211), and Manufacturing ($95,140).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($84,740), Construction ($74,427), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($72,514).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.26%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 2.93M people employed in Minnesota. This represents a 2.26% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 13.4%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Minnesota.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

294
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
286
Construction
138
Other Services (except Public Administration)

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Depending on the option selected, the visualization shows the number of employees or number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$758k
Manufacturing
$315k
Health Care and Social Assistance
$228k
Wholesale Trade

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Carver County, MN went to Donald J. Trump with 51.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (46.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.24%).

Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith are the senators currently representing the state of Minnesota. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Minnesota is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (51.2%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (46.4%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.24%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Carver County, MN for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Minnesota

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Amy Klobuchar

Senator from Minnesota

Assumed office on January 3, 2007
The Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (DFL) is the Minnesota affiliate of the U.S. Democratic Party and its members are counted as Democrats.

Tina Smith

Senator from Minnesota

Assumed office on January 3, 2018
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Al Franken.

Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith are the senators currently representing Minnesota.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Minnesota over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Minnesota

Minnesota is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Minnesota have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2023, universities in Carver County, MN awarded 343 degrees. The student population of Carver County, MN in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 806 male students and 921 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Carver County, MN are White (262 and 78%), followed by Black or African American (27 and 8.04%), Asian (21 and 6.25%), and Hispanic or Latino (18 and 5.36%).

The largest universities in Carver County, MN by number of degrees awarded are Crown College (343 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Carver County, MN are Counseling Psychology (66 and 19.2%), Religious Education (33 and 9.62%), and General Business Administration & Management (29 and 8.45%).

The median tuition cost in Carver County, MN for private four year colleges is $29,300.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2023 in Carver County, MN, the percentage of applicants admitted was 62.8%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 31%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 1,727 (46.7% men and 53.3% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 1,727 students enrolled in Carver County, MN, 46.7% men and 53.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,312 records, of which 56.1% were women and 43.9% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
17 degrees awarded
Counseling Psychology
22 degrees awarded
Biblical Studies
19 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Carver County, MN was General Business Administration & Management with 17 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Carver County, MN according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Crown College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

343 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Crown College with 343 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 155 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Carver County, MN, which is 0.824 times less than the 188 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 262 degrees mean that there were 9.7 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 27 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($29,300) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($900) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,316) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.877% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.991% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (1.07M), Bachelors Degree (1.04M), and Some college (962k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Carver County, MN was $426,900 in 2023, which is 1.41 times larger than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $400,500 to $426,900, a 6.59% increase. The homeownership rate in Carver County, MN is 81.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Carver County, MN have an average commute time of 25.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Carver County, MN is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Carver County, MN is $123,144. In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Carver County, MN was Census Tract 905.02 with a value of $196,771, followed by Census Tract 904.01 and Census Tract 905.03, with respective values of $195,313 and $187,813.

In 2023, 8.95% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Carver County, MN. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 1.65%.

Housing

Property

$426,900

Median Property Value 2023

±$9,124

$32,874

Median Property Taxes

±$1,072

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Carver County, MN the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Carver County, MN compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

81.7%

Homeownership

2023

64.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 81.7% of the housing units in Carver County, MN were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 82%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Carver County, MN compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 905.02
Census Tract 904.01
Census Tract 905.03

In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Carver County, MN was Census Tract 905.02 with a value of $196,771, followed by Census Tract 904.01 and Census Tract 905.03, with respective values of $195,313 and $187,813.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Carver County, MN colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$123,144

Median Household Income

± $3,157

40.2k

Number of Households

± 1,326

In 2023, the median household income of the 40.2k households in Carver County, MN grew to $123,144 from the previous year's value of $116,308.

The following chart displays the households in Carver County, MN distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Carver County, MN is from Minnesota.

0.458

2022 Wage GINI in Minnesota

0.459

2021 Wage GINI in Minnesota

In 2022, the income inequality in Minnesota was 0.458 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.267% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Minnesota was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Minnesota in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Minnesota across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (69.4%)
Worked At Home (22.1%)
Carpooled (5.34%)

In 2023, 69.4% of workers in Carver County, MN drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (22.1%) and those who carpooled to work (5.34%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

25.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Carver County, MN have a shorter commute time (25.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.59% of the workforce in Carver County, MN have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Carver County, MN compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Carver County, MN distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Carver County, MN have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 8.95% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Carver County, MN. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 1.65%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

4.22% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Carver County, MN (4.53k out of 107k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 45 - 54, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Males 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Carver County, MN is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2023, 4.1% of the children was living in poverty in Carver County, MN. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 0.8%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

97.8% of the population of Carver County, MN has health coverage, with 68.4% on employee plans, 7.63% on Medicaid, 11.2% on Medicare, 9.87% on non-group plans, and 0.694% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Carver County, MN see 1158 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.48% increase from the previous year (1130 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1873 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 472 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.7% were men and 50.3% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,158 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Carver County, MN

Primary care physicians in Carver County, MN see an average of 1,158 patients per year. This represents a 2.48% increase from the previous year (1,130 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Carver County, MN in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27.4% under 18 years, 16.8% between 18 and 34 years, 42.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 13.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.7% were men and 50.3% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

2.16%

Uninsured

68.4%

Employer Coverage

7.63%

Medicaid

11.2%

Medicare

9.87%

Non-Group

0.694%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Carver County, MN declined by 15.9% from 2.57% to 2.16%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Carver County, MN changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2023, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 22.6 in Carver County, MN.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Carver County, MN.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2023, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 29.7% in Carver County, MN.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Carver County, MN.