Demographics & People — Shakopee, Minnesota
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 45,002 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~48,400 |
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| Median Age | 36.6 |
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| Total Households | 16,094 |
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| Family Households | 11,464 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.74 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.4828 (moderately diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 29,821 |
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| Black or African American | 3,654 |
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| Asian | 4,885 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 4,404 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 11,863 |
| Other groups | 10,169 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 9,422 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 3,961 |
| Norwegian | 3,512 |
| Irish | 3,500 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 2,568 |
| Subsaharan African | 2,424 |
| English | 2,212 |
| Swedish | 2,192 |
Language
| English Only | 32,731 |
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| Spanish | 2,787 |
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| Population 5+ | 42,333 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 1,456 |
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| Population 18+ | 32,276 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 22.4 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 18.3% |
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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 Shakopee, Minnesota.
