Population 110,041 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Carver County
Household size in Carver County
| Period | Carver County | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.77 | 2.58 | 2.52 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.79 | 2.61 | 2.54 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.78 | 2.63 | 2.55 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.72 | 2.58 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.05 | −0.00 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Carver County average 2.72 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). The typical household here is bigger than in the wider Minneapolis area, where it has 2.58 people. Since 2006–10, household size has edged down from 2.77, as it has nationally. Few Minnesota counties have larger households: only six of 87.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Carver County
| Period | Carver County | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.0 | 36.8 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 37.7 | 37.8 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 38.5 | 38.6 | 39.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.9 | 39.2 | 40.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.9 | +2.5 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in Carver County are younger than 39.9 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 36.0, as it has nationally. The youngest areas are in the northwest, the oldest in the northeast.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Carver County
| Period | Carver County | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.4% | 10.2% | 9.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.2% | 10.6% | 10.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.3% | 9.9% | 9.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.4% | 9.8% | 9.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | +2.0 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are less common in Carver County than nationally: 9.4%, against 11.6%. The Minneapolis area as a whole looks much the same. The single-parent share is up 2.0 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Carver County
Renters in Carver County
| Period | Carver County | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.4% | 27.3% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 18.8% | 29.6% | 27.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.1% | 30.0% | 28.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 18.5% | 29.3% | 27.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.1 pts | +2.0 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Carver County is largely a place of homeowners: only 18.5% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. About three in ten owners (29.3%) have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 2.1 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Carver County
| Period | Carver County | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.9% | 7.0% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 4.5% | 6.2% | 9.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.6% | 5.5% | 8.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 3.5% | 5.7% | 8.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.3 pts | −1.3 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 3.5% of homes in Carver County are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 2.3 points, mirroring the country. Carver County has the lowest vacancy rate of any Minnesota county.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Carver County
| Period | Carver County | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1988 | 1975 | 1973 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1990 | 1976 | 1974 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1992 | 1977 | 1975 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1996 | 1980 | 1978 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Carver County is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1996, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1988 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Carver County has the newest homes of any Minnesota county.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Carver County
| Period | Carver County | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $913 | $1,007 | $882 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,080 | $1,077 | $953 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,306 | $1,258 | $1,099 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,620 | $1,603 | $1,404 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$707 | +$597 | +$522 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Carver County costs $1,620 a month with utilities, close to the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $707 a month since 2006–10, up 77%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 29.6% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the east; the most affordable are in the southwest.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Carver County
Bachelor's degrees in Carver County
| Period | Carver County | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.3% | 37.2% | 32.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 45.7% | 39.1% | 33.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 49.5% | 41.8% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 50.9% | 45.4% | 39.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.6 pts | +8.1 pts | +7.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
Carver County is highly educated: about half of adults 25 and older (50.9%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 7.6 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only one other Minnesota county has a higher share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Carver County
| Period | Carver County | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 94.7% | 92.4% | 91.4% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 95.6% | 92.9% | 92.2% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.2% | 93.5% | 93.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.9% | 94.0% | 93.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.3 pts | +1.6 pts | +2.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Carver County: 96.9% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 2.3 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Carver County has the highest share of high school graduates of any Minnesota county.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Carver County
| Period | Carver County | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.7% | 6.7% | 6.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.8% | 6.8% | 6.5% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.2% | 3.6% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.0% | 4.0% | 4.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Carver County has been low: just 3.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is down 1.7 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Carver County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carver County | 2.72 | 39.9 | 9.4% | 18.5% | 3.5% | 1996 | $1,620 | 50.9% | 96.9% | 3.0% |
| Scott County | 2.87 | 38.8 | 10.0% | 16.2% | 4.3% | 1994 | $1,736 | 44.4% | 94.5% | 3.5% |
| Hennepin County | 2.43 | 39.3 | 9.4% | 37.3% | 6.7% | 1972 | $1,684 | 53.6% | 93.7% | 4.6% |
| Dakota County | 2.63 | 39.7 | 9.7% | 25.1% | 3.7% | 1988 | $1,653 | 45.4% | 95.0% | 3.6% |
| McLeod County | 2.40 | 42.5 | 9.2% | 22.6% | 5.5% | 1978 | $947 | 20.1% | 93.6% | 3.4% |
| Ramsey County | 2.50 | 37.3 | 11.7% | 39.4% | 6.6% | 1963 | $1,455 | 45.3% | 91.0% | 4.9% |
| Washington County | 2.66 | 40.9 | 8.3% | 18.7% | 4.4% | 1991 | $1,894 | 50.1% | 96.1% | 3.1% |
| Pierce County | 2.54 | 39.4 | 7.5% | 25.0% | 7.4% | 1979 | $1,106 | 33.2% | 96.6% | 3.1% |
| Renville County | 2.35 | 43.8 | 9.4% | 19.8% | 12.3% | 1959 | $799 | 18.2% | 91.7% | 2.5% |
| Dunn County | 2.47 | 38.6 | 7.6% | 33.0% | 9.6% | 1983 | $1,055 | 31.0% | 94.9% | 4.4% |
| Chippewa County | 2.36 | 41.1 | 11.1% | 27.7% | 10.3% | 1958 | $882 | 19.4% | 91.6% | 4.2% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Robeson County, NC · Hardin County, KY · Henderson County, NC · Jefferson County, NY · Kankakee County, IL · LaPorte County, IN · Lycoming County, PA · Macon County, IL · Madison County, MS · Mercer County, PA
About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Carver County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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