Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Chanhassen, MN Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

26,006

Median Agei

41.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White

83.7%21,758

Asian

5.9%1,541

Two or More

4.9%1,273

Hispanic/Latino

3.6%943

Black

1.3%333

Other

0.5%125

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%33

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.5%260

High School Diploma

9%1,596

Some College (<1 yr)

3.9%700

Some College (1+ yr)

9.7%1,721

Associate's Degree

9.7%1,721

Bachelor's Degree

40.4%7,168

Master's Degree

16.3%2,887

Professional Degree

5%894

Doctorate

2.4%429

HS or Higher

97.8%

BA or Higher

64.1%

Graduate+

23.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$566,300

Median Renti

$1,831

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

84.1%8,225

Renter-Occupied

15.9%1,555

Total Units

10,186

Homeownership

84.1%

Vacancy Rate

Home Values

Under $50K

1.3%104

$100K–$150K

0.8%67

$150K–$200K

1.1%91

$200K–$300K

8.9%732

$300K–$500K

29.3%2,406

$500K–$1M

46.3%3,811

$1M+

12.3%1,014

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

177

$1,500–$2,000

682

$2,000+

517

Year Built

2020 or later

1.4%147

2010–2019

13.4%1,365

2000–2009

18.8%1,919

1990–1999

27.5%2,806

1980–1989

19.2%1,951

1970–1979

7.8%791

1960–1969

4.8%493

1950–1959

3.8%389

1940–1949

1.9%192

1939 or earlier

1.3%133

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

85.2%8,335

Electricity

12.3%1,199

Bottled/LP Gas

1.5%143

Other

0.5%50

Fuel Oil

0.3%25

Wood

0.2%18

Solar

0.1%10

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$143,651

Mean Household Incomei

$202,369

Per Capita Incomei

$76,879

Poverty Ratei

2.9%

Unemploymenti

3.2%

Labor Forcei

14,318

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

1.6%157

$10K–$15K

0.4%43

$15K–$20K

1.7%168

$20K–$25K

1.3%131

$25K–$30K

1.4%133

$30K–$35K

1.3%126

$35K–$40K

1.7%167

$40K–$45K

2.3%221

$45K–$50K

1.2%116

$50K–$60K

3.8%367

$60K–$75K

6.5%631

$75K–$100K

8.6%845

$100K–$125K

11.6%1,133

$125K–$150K

8.4%823

$150K–$200K

12.3%1,202

$200K+

36%3,517

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

171

Avg. Tenant Renti

$480/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

26 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers41 homes96% occupied$480/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $143,651/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $43K/yr

84%

Very low income$43K–$72K/yr

14%

Low income$72K–$115K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

91% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

68% of subsidized households are minority

25% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

34% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

2,3309%

By Region

Top Countries

India

532

China

134

Canada

111

United Kingdom

Mexico

Korea

Guatemala

Philippines

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

13,706

Avg. Commutei

22.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

13,856

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

744(3.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

98.4%Insured

1.6%Uninsured