Demographics & People — Chaska, Minnesota
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 28,146 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~30,100 |
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| Median Age | 37.5 |
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| Total Households | 10,682 |
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| Family Households | 7,433 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.62 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.269 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 23,481 |
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| Black or African American | 559 |
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| Asian | 1,057 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 2,566 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 10,691 |
| Other groups | 4,820 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 4,025 |
| Norwegian | 3,237 |
| Irish | 3,181 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 2,321 |
| English | 2,073 |
| French (except Basque) | 1,409 |
| Swedish | 1,385 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 1,345 |
Language
| English Only | 23,122 |
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| Spanish | 1,768 |
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| Population 5+ | 26,179 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 999 |
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| Population 18+ | 20,271 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 23.0 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 20.0% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Chaska, Minnesota.
