Carver County, Minnesota

Carver County: County in Minnesota, United States

About

Carver County is a county located in the U.S. state of Minnesota. As of the 2010 census, the population was 91,042 and a population density of 93 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 106,565 inhabitants. Its county seat is Chaska. The county was created 169 years ago in 1855.

Carver County locator map
Location of Carver County on Minnesota map.

Quick Facts about Carver County

Population : 106,565 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Minnesota (United States)
Area : 974 km2
Water as percent of area : 5.8%
Land as percent of area : 94.2%
Named for : Jonathan Carver
Altitude : 965 feet / 294 meters
Capital : Chaska
Establishment : February 02, 1855
Time Zone : Central Time Zone
Local time : 00:34:38 (25th November 2024)
Density : 109 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : 14.57% (2010-2020)
Carver County Justice Center Minnesota '34480327800' image
Carver County Justice Center Minnesota '34480327800'
Carver County Justice Center Minnesota '34480327800' image
Carver County Justice Center Minnesota '34480327800' image

Geography

Carver County is located at 44°49'15"N 93°48'9"W (44.8207600, -93.8025800). It has 5 neighbors: Hennepin County, McLeod County, Scott County, Sibley County and Wright County.

Carver County map

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The largest city of Carver County is Chaska with a population of 27,272. Other cities include, Chanhassen population 26,546, Victoria population 10,667, Carver population 5,863 and Norwood Young America population 3,794. See all Carver County cities & populated places.

Carver County Populated Places (more)

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Carver County.

City Name Population Title
Chaska 27,272 City in Minnesota
Chanhassen 26,546 City in Minnesota, United States
Victoria 10,667 City in Minnesota, United States
Carver 5,863 City in Carver County, Minnesota
Norwood Young America 3,794 City in Minnesota, United States
Mayer 2,320 City in Minnesota, United States
Cologne 1,860 City in Carver County, Minnesota, United States
Young America (historical) 1,530
Waconia 1,194 City in Carver County, Minnesota, United States
Watertown 1,189 Township in Carver County, Minnesota
Hollywood 1,075 Unincorporated community in Carver County, Minnesota, United States
Dahlgren 890 Township in Carver County, Minnesota
Benton 824 City in Carver County, Minnesota, United States
Hamburg 526 City in Carver County, Minnesota, United States
New Germany 422 City in Carver County, Minnesota, United States
Maple 411 Human settlement in Waconia Township, Minnesota, United States of America

Carver County has 5 neighbours.

Demographics

The population of Carver County increased by 14.57% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 91,042 - census
2011 92,817 1.91% estimation process
2012 93,863 1.11% estimation process
2013 95,610 1.83% estimation process
2014 97,356 1.79% estimation process
2015 98,630 1.29% estimation process
2016 100,374 1.74% estimation process
2017 102,118 1.71% estimation process
2018 103,533 1.37% estimation process
2019 105,089 1.48% estimation process
2020 106,565 1.39% estimation process

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People born in Carver County (1)

American quack, fraud, swindler and serial killer Linda Hazzard was born in Carver County

Minnesota Other Counties (more counties)

County Name Population Title
Hennepin County 1,268,408 County in Minnesota, United States
Ramsey County 547,903 County in Minnesota, United States
Minneapolis 433,111 The largest city in Minnesota, Minneapolis is a major center for business, finance, and culture.
Dakota County 431,807 County in Minnesota, United States
Anoka County 359,921 County in Minnesota, United States
Saint Paul 306,717 The second most populous city in Minnesota and the center of the Minneapolis-Saint Paul metropolitan area.
Washington County 265,476 County in Minnesota, United States
Saint Louis County 198,538 County in Minnesota, United States
Stearns County 162,038 County in Minnesota, United States
Olmsted County 159,298 County in Minnesota, United States
Scott County 150,689 County in Minnesota, United States
Wright County 140,249 County in Minnesota, United States
Sherburne County 98,811 County in Minnesota, United States
Bloomington 84,583 The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
Plymouth 79,635 The second most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
Brooklyn Park 79,574 The third most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.