Carver County PUMA, MN

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2022 Population

107,216

11.8% 1-year decline

US Senator

Amy Klobuchar

Democratic (DFL) Party

US Senator

Tina Smith

Democratic (DFL) Party

2022 Median Age

38.5

1.05% 1-year increase

2022 Poverty Rate

3.78%

4.24% 1-year increase

2022 Median Household Income

$116,308

9.67% 1-year growth

2022 Median Property Value

$400,500

17.6% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

58,020

7.66% 1-year decline

About

In 2022, Carver County PUMA, MN had a population of 107k people with a median age of 38.5 and a median household income of $116,308. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Carver County PUMA, MN declined from 121,547 to 107,216, a −11.8% decrease and its median household income grew from $106,050 to $116,308, a 9.67% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Carver County PUMA, MN are White (Non-Hispanic) (86.9%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (3.25%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.14%), White (Hispanic) (1.78%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (1.61%).

7.44% of the households in Carver County PUMA, 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.

97.7% of the residents in Carver County PUMA, MN are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Carver County PUMA, MN are Crown College (327 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2022, the median property value in Carver County PUMA, MN was $400,500, and the homeownership rate was 82%.

Most people in Carver County PUMA, MN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Carver County PUMA, MN was 2 cars per household.

Carver County PUMA, MN borders Wright (South) County PUMA, MN, Hennepin County (West)--Champlin, Rogers Cities & Lake Minnetonka PUMA, MN, Hennepin County--Eden Prairie & Minnetonka Cities PUMA, MN, Scott County PUMA, MN, and Kandiyohi, McLeod, Meeker, Renville & Sibley Counties PUMA, MN.

United States Minnesota

Population & Diversity

Carver County PUMA, MN is home to a population of 107k people, from which 97.7% are citizens. As of 2022, 5.32% of Carver County PUMA, MN residents were born outside of the country (5.7k people).

In 2022, there were 26.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (93.2k people) in Carver County PUMA, MN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.48k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 3.37k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Carver County PUMA, MN are Spanish (2,721 households), Telugu (509 households), and Vietnamese (436 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

55,798

Women

49.8%

56,150

Men

50.2%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 111,948 inhabitants, with 50.2% men, and 49.8% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

97.7%

2022 Citizenship

97.9%

2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 97.7% of Carver County PUMA, MN residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Carver County PUMA, MN was 97.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Carver County PUMA, MN

White (Non-Hispanic)
93.2k ± 428
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
3.48k ± 226
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
3.37k ± 523

4.42%

Hispanic Population

4.74k people

4.42% of the people in Carver County PUMA, MN are hispanic (4.74k people).

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

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

India
1,158 ± 831 people
Mexico
510 ± 553 people
China
325 ± 442 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Carver County PUMA, MN was India, the natal country of 1,158 Carver County PUMA, MN residents, followed by Mexico with 510 and China with 325.

Foreign-Born Population

5.32%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

5.7k people

4.81%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

5.85k people

As of 2022, 5.32% of Carver County PUMA, MN residents (5.7k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Carver County PUMA, MN was 4.81%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
2,721 households (2.7%)
Telugu
509 households (0.505%)
Vietnamese
436 households (0.433%)

7.44% of the households in Carver County PUMA, MN reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. 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.

In 2022, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Carver County PUMA, MN was Spanish. 2.7% of the households in Carver County PUMA, MN reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,279 ± 223
Gulf War (2001-)
888 ± 287
Gulf War (1990s)
514 ± 168

Carver County PUMA, MN has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.44 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Carver County PUMA, MN employs 58k people. The largest industries in Carver County PUMA, MN are Elementary & secondary schools (3,873 people), Construction (3,312 people), and Insurance carriers (2,500 people), and the highest paying industries are Farm product raw material merchant wholesalers ($508,156), Travel arrangements & reservation services ($266,167), and Legal services ($248,016).

Males in Carver County PUMA, MN have an average income that is 1.37 times higher than the average income of females, which is $85,159. The income inequality in Carver County PUMA, MN (measured using the Gini index) is 0.463, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

30,530

Women

47.8%

33,363

Men

52.2%

The workforce of Carver County PUMA, MN in 2020 was 63,893 people, with 47.8% woman, and 52.2% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Carver County PUMA, MN.

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Occupations

58k

2022 Value

−7.66%

1 Year decline

± −7.66%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Carver County PUMA, MN declined at a rate of −7.66%, from 62.8k employees to 58k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Carver County PUMA, MN, are Other managers (2,489 people), Registered nurses (1,674 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (1,659 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Carver County PUMA, 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

58k

2022 Value

−7.66%

1 Year decline

± −7.66%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Carver County PUMA, MN declined at a rate of −7.66%, from 62.8k employees to 58k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Carver County PUMA, MN, are Elementary & secondary schools (3,873 people), Construction (3,312 people), and Insurance carriers (2,500 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Carver County PUMA, MN, though some of these residents may live in Carver County PUMA, MN and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$75,809

Median earning men ± $2,175

$50,866

Median earning women ± $2,057

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($113,438), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($112,256), and Manufacturing ($91,839).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Construction ($81,667), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($80,943), and Public Administration ($68,313).

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.

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Minnesota went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 52.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (45.3%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.07%).

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

Voting results are not available for Carver County PUMA, MN. Showing the available data for Minnesota.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (52.4%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (45.3%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.07%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Minnesota went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 52.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (45.3%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.07%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Minnesota 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 Democratic Party (United States)|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 2022, universities in Carver County PUMA, MN awarded 327 degrees. The student population of Carver County PUMA, MN in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 723 male students and 860 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Carver County PUMA, MN are White (265 and 82.6%), followed by Asian (20 and 6.23%), Black or African American (16 and 4.98%), and Hispanic or Latino (15 and 4.67%).

The largest universities in Carver County PUMA, MN by number of degrees awarded are Crown College (327 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Carver County PUMA, MN are Counseling Psychology (46 and 14.1%), Biblical Studies (42 and 12.8%), and General Business Administration & Management (32 and 9.79%).

The median tuition cost in Carver County PUMA, MN for private four year colleges is $28,360.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Carver County PUMA, MN, the percentage of applicants admitted was 66.6%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 24.3%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 1,583 (45.7% men and 54.3% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 1,583 students enrolled in Carver County PUMA, MN, 45.7% men and 54.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,186 records, of which 55.6% were women and 44.4% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Biblical Studies
36 degrees awarded
Religious Education
17 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
15 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Carver County PUMA, MN was Biblical Studies with 36 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Crown College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

327 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Crown College with 327 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 155 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Carver County PUMA, MN, which is 0.901 times less than the 172 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 265 degrees mean that there were 13.3 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Asian, with 20 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 ($28,360) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($870) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

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

Measure

In 2022, 0.709% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.337% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Carver County PUMA, MN in 2022 were Bachelors Degree (25.7k), High School or Equivalent (16.2k), and Some college (15.8k).

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 PUMA, MN was $400,500 in 2022, which is 1.42 times larger than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $340,600 to $400,500, a 17.6% increase. The homeownership rate in Carver County PUMA, MN is 82%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Carver County PUMA, MN have an average commute time of 25.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Carver County PUMA, MN is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Carver County PUMA, MN is $116,308. In 2022, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Carver County PUMA, MN was Hennepin County--Plymouth, Maple Grove (West) & Medicine Lake Cities PUMA, MN with a value of $133,079, followed by Hennepin County (West)--Champlin, Rogers Cities & Lake Minnetonka PUMA, MN and Dakota County (South)--Lakeville & Farmington Cities PUMA, MN, with respective values of $129,494 and $122,602.

Housing

Property

$400,500

Median Property Value 2022

±$7,332

$32,215

Median Property Taxes

±$995

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 PUMA, MN the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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

Rent vs Own

82%

Homeownership

2022

68.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2022

In 2022, 82% of the housing units in Carver County PUMA, MN were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 83%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2022, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Carver County PUMA, MN was Hennepin County--Plymouth, Maple Grove (West) & Medicine Lake Cities PUMA, MN with a value of $133,079, followed by Hennepin County (West)--Champlin, Rogers Cities & Lake Minnetonka PUMA, MN and Dakota County (South)--Lakeville & Farmington Cities PUMA, MN, with respective values of $129,494 and $122,602.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Carver County PUMA, 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.

$116,308

Median Household Income

± $3,386

39.3k

Number of Households

± 1,296

In 2022, the median household income of the 39.3k households in Carver County PUMA, MN grew to $116,308 from the previous year's value of $106,050.

The following chart displays the households in Carver County PUMA, 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

0.463

2022 Wage GINI in Carver County PUMA, MN

0.46

2021 Wage GINI in Carver County PUMA, MN

In 2022, the income inequality in Carver County PUMA, MN was 0.463 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.644% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Carver County PUMA, MN was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Carver County PUMA, MN in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Carver County PUMA, MN across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022

Drove Alone (72.4%)
Worked At Home (18.7%)
Carpooled (5.53%)

In 2022, 72.4% of workers in Carver County PUMA, MN drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (18.7%) and those who carpooled to work (5.53%).

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

25.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Carver County PUMA, MN have a shorter commute time (25.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 1.36% of the workforce in Carver County PUMA, MN have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Carver County PUMA, 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 PUMA, 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 PUMA, MN have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

3.78% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Carver County PUMA, MN (4.01k out of 106k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Males 55 - 64.

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

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.

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

97.4% of the population of Carver County PUMA, MN has health coverage, with 68.9% on employee plans, 7.6% on Medicaid, 10.5% on Medicare, 9.94% on non-group plans, and 0.529% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Minnesota see 1102 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.34% decrease from the previous year (1117 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1322 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 343 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,102 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Minnesota

Primary care physicians in Minnesota see an average of 1,102 patients per year. This represents a 1.34% decrease from the previous year (1,117 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27.6% under 18 years, 17.1% between 18 and 34 years, 42.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 13% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.6% were men and 50.4% were women.

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

Uninsured People

2.57%

Uninsured

68.9%

Employer Coverage

7.6%

Medicaid

10.5%

Medicare

9.94%

Non-Group

0.529%

Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Carver County PUMA, MN declined by 4.26% from 2.68% to 2.57%.

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