Chanhassen, MN Demographics

A map of Chanhassen's Population by Race

Chanhassen, Minnesota has an estimated population of 26,006, a less than 1% change from the 25,947 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 83.7% White, 5.9% Asian, 4.9% Multiracial, 3.6% Hispanic, 1.3% Black, and 0.6% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Chanhassen, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Chanhassen has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Minnesota overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Chanhassen, that probability was 28.1% in 2020 and 29.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Chanhassen is ranked the 43rd most populous place in Minnesota, out of 915 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Chanhassen was ranked the 41st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Chanhassen's White Population

21,758 residents of Chanhassen, or 83.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Chanhassen is higher than in Minnesota overall, where 75.9% of the population is White. Chanhassen ranks 672nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chanhassen's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Chanhassen's population has decreased from 84.4% to 83.7%.

Chanhassen is more White than neighboring Chaska (78.5% White). Chanhassen is less White than neighboring Excelsior (91.8% White), Shorewood (88.6% White), Greenwood (92.3% White), and Tonka Bay (92.4% White).

Chanhassen's Black Population

333 residents of Chanhassen, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Chanhassen is lower than in Minnesota overall, where 6.9% of the population is Black. Chanhassen ranks 195th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chanhassen's Black population has declined by an estimated 6.7%. Black residents' share of Chanhassen's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.3%.

Chanhassen is more Black than neighboring Excelsior (0.6% Black), Shorewood (0.3% Black), Greenwood (0.4% Black), and Tonka Bay (0.4% Black). Chanhassen is less Black than neighboring Chaska (3.2% Black).

Chanhassen's Asian Population

1,541 residents of Chanhassen, or 5.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Chanhassen is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 5.1% of the population is Asian. Chanhassen ranks 49th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chanhassen's Asian population has declined by an estimated 3.9%. Asian residents' share of Chanhassen's population has remained roughly unchanged at 5.9%.

Chanhassen is more Asian than neighboring Excelsior (2.9% Asian), Shorewood (0.6% Asian), Greenwood (4.7% Asian), Chaska (3.8% Asian), and Tonka Bay (0.5% Asian).

Chanhassen's Hispanic Population

943 residents of Chanhassen, or 3.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Chanhassen is slightly lower than in Minnesota overall, where 6.4% of the population is Hispanic. Chanhassen ranks 343rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chanhassen's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 1.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Chanhassen's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.6%.

Chanhassen is more Hispanic than neighboring Greenwood (0.7% Hispanic), and Tonka Bay (2.5% Hispanic). Chanhassen is less Hispanic than neighboring Excelsior (3.9% Hispanic), Shorewood (6.1% Hispanic), and Chaska (9.8% Hispanic).

Chanhassen's Native American/Other Population

158 residents of Chanhassen, or 0.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Chanhassen is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Chanhassen ranks 534th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chanhassen's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 14.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Chanhassen's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Chanhassen is more Native American/Other than neighboring Excelsior (0% Native American/Other), Shorewood (0.5% Native American/Other), Greenwood (0% Native American/Other), and Chaska (0.2% Native American/Other).

Chanhassen's Multiracial Population

1,273 residents of Chanhassen, or 4.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Chanhassen is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Chanhassen ranks 385th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chanhassen's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 28.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Chanhassen's population has increased from 3.8% to 4.9%.

Chanhassen is more Multiracial than neighboring Excelsior (0.8% Multiracial), Shorewood (3.9% Multiracial), Greenwood (1.9% Multiracial), Chaska (4.4% Multiracial), and Tonka Bay (3.6% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.