Chaska, MN Demographics

A map of Chaska's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	22,546	21,471	78.5%	77.2%
Hispanic	2,800	2,707	9.8%	9.7%
Multiracial	1,271	1,123	4.4%	4.0%
Asian	1,105	1,095	3.8%	3.9%
Black	932	1,252	3.2%	4.5%
Native American/Other	52	162	0.2%	0.6%

Chaska, Minnesota has an estimated population of 28,706, an increase from the 27,810 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 78.5% White, 9.8% Hispanic, 4.4% Multiracial, 3.8% Asian, 3.2% Black, and 0.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Chaska, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Chaska has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is 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 Chaska, that probability was 38.9% in 2020 and 36.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Chaska is ranked the 33rd 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). Chaska was ranked the 34th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Chaska's White Population

22,546 residents of Chaska, or 78.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Chaska is slightly higher than in Minnesota overall, where 75.9% of the population is White. Chaska ranks 774th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chaska's White population has grown by an estimated 5.0%. White residents' share of Chaska's population has increased from 77.2% to 78.5%.

Chaska is less White than neighboring Chanhassen (83.7% White), Carver (88.7% White), Victoria (87.5% White), Shorewood (88.6% White), and Excelsior (91.8% White).

Chaska's Black Population

932 residents of Chaska, or 3.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Chaska is slightly lower than in Minnesota overall, where 6.9% of the population is Black. Chaska ranks 78th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chaska's Black population has declined by an estimated 25.6%. Black residents' share of Chaska's population has decreased from 4.5% to 3.2%.

Chaska is more Black than neighboring Chanhassen (1.3% Black), Carver (0.2% Black), Victoria (2.2% Black), Shorewood (0.3% Black), and Excelsior (0.6% Black).

Chaska's Asian Population

1,105 residents of Chaska, or 3.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Chaska is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 5.1% of the population is Asian. Chaska ranks 83rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chaska's Asian population has remained roughly the same. Asian residents' share of Chaska's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.8%.

Chaska is more Asian than neighboring Victoria (3.7% Asian), Shorewood (0.6% Asian), and Excelsior (2.9% Asian). Chaska is less Asian than neighboring Chanhassen (5.9% Asian), and Carver (6.3% Asian).

Chaska's Hispanic Population

2,800 residents of Chaska, or 9.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Chaska is slightly higher than in Minnesota overall, where 6.4% of the population is Hispanic. Chaska ranks 106th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chaska's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 3.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Chaska's population has remained roughly unchanged at 9.8%.

Chaska is more Hispanic than neighboring Chanhassen (3.6% Hispanic), Carver (0.4% Hispanic), Victoria (2.7% Hispanic), Shorewood (6.1% Hispanic), and Excelsior (3.9% Hispanic).

Chaska's Native American/Other Population

52 residents of Chaska, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Chaska is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Chaska ranks 501st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chaska's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 67.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Chaska's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Chaska is more Native American/Other than neighboring Carver (0% Native American/Other), and Excelsior (0% Native American/Other). Chaska is less Native American/Other than neighboring Chanhassen (0.6% Native American/Other), Victoria (2% Native American/Other), and Shorewood (0.5% Native American/Other).

Chaska's Multiracial Population

1,271 residents of Chaska, or 4.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Chaska is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Chaska ranks 341st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chaska's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 13.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Chaska's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.4%.

Chaska is more Multiracial than neighboring Carver (4.3% Multiracial), Victoria (1.9% Multiracial), Shorewood (3.9% Multiracial), and Excelsior (0.8% Multiracial). Chaska is less Multiracial than neighboring Chanhassen (4.9% 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.