Carver County, MN Demographics & Local Data
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Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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Population
| Metric | Carver County | Minnesota Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 109,523 | 5,674,785 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 291.6 | 65.3 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 1.61% | 0.66% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 37.0 | 36.9 | 37.1 |
| Households | 40,230 | 2,271,841 | 128,459,983 |
Population Over Time
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Carver County has a the economy index of A+, which means it is exceptionally prosperous.
| Metric | Carver County | Minnesota Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $122,969 | $88,383 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.68% | 4.81% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.1% | 3.9% | 5.2% |
Housing
| Metric | Carver County | Minnesota Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $292,682 | $243,729 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,443 | $1,234 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 81.7% | 72.4% | 65.1% |
Mobility & Commuting
The most common departure window is 07:00 AM – 07:29 AM , followed by 07:30 AM – 07:59 AM .
| Metric | Carver County | Minnesota Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average commute time (min) | 23.1 | 20.6 | 22.5 |
| Work from home | 22.1% | 15.9% | 13.4% |
Education & Households
Carver County has a education index of A, which means it is very educated.
| Metric | Carver County | Minnesota Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 46.2% | 35.5% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.67 | 2.44 | 2.54 |
Health
Carver County has a health index of A+, which means it is exceptionally healthy.
| Metric | Carver County | Minnesota Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 82.4 | 80.8 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 7.9% | 13.0% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 13.0% | 18.5% | 19.0% |