Shakopee, MN Demographics

A map of Shakopee's Population by Race

Shakopee, Minnesota has an estimated population of 46,012, an increase from the 43,698 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 63.1% White, 12.2% Asian, 10.1% Black, 8.5% Hispanic, 5.2% Multiracial, and 0.9% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Shakopee, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Shakopee is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably more 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 Shakopee, that probability was 56.3% in 2020 and 56.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Shakopee is ranked the 21st 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). Shakopee was ranked the 23rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Shakopee's White Population

29,027 residents of Shakopee, or 63.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Shakopee is considerably lower than in Minnesota overall, where 75.9% of the population is White. Shakopee ranks 854th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Shakopee's White population has grown by an estimated 4.5%. White residents' share of Shakopee's population has decreased from 63.6% to 63.1%.

Shakopee is less White than neighboring Prior Lake (79.2% White), Eden Prairie (69.9% White), Savage (72.2% White), Chanhassen (83.7% White), and Chaska (78.5% White).

Shakopee's Black Population

4,657 residents of Shakopee, or 10.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Shakopee is slightly higher than in Minnesota overall, where 6.9% of the population is Black. Shakopee ranks 37th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Shakopee's Black population has grown by an estimated 14.4%. Black residents' share of Shakopee's population has increased from 9.3% to 10.1%.

Shakopee is more Black than neighboring Prior Lake (2.2% Black), Eden Prairie (5.7% Black), Savage (9.9% Black), Chanhassen (1.3% Black), and Chaska (3.2% Black).

Shakopee's Asian Population

5,610 residents of Shakopee, or 12.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Shakopee is higher than in Minnesota overall, where 5.1% of the population is Asian. Shakopee ranks 14th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Shakopee's Asian population has grown by an estimated 9.2%. Asian residents' share of Shakopee's population has remained roughly unchanged at 12.2%.

Shakopee is more Asian than neighboring Prior Lake (5.5% Asian), Savage (6.6% Asian), Chanhassen (5.9% Asian), and Chaska (3.8% Asian). Shakopee is less Asian than neighboring Eden Prairie (13% Asian).

Shakopee's Hispanic Population

3,906 residents of Shakopee, or 8.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Shakopee is slightly higher than in Minnesota overall, where 6.4% of the population is Hispanic. Shakopee ranks 115th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Shakopee's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 2.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Shakopee's population has decreased from 9.2% to 8.5%.

Shakopee is more Hispanic than neighboring Prior Lake (5.8% Hispanic), Eden Prairie (5.1% Hispanic), Savage (5% Hispanic), and Chanhassen (3.6% Hispanic). Shakopee is less Hispanic than neighboring Chaska (9.8% Hispanic).

Shakopee's Native American/Other Population

433 residents of Shakopee, or 0.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Shakopee is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Shakopee ranks 201st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Shakopee's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 41.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Shakopee's population has decreased from 1.7% to 0.9%.

Shakopee is more Native American/Other than neighboring Savage (0.2% Native American/Other), Chanhassen (0.6% Native American/Other), and Chaska (0.2% Native American/Other). Shakopee is less Native American/Other than neighboring Prior Lake (2% Native American/Other), and Eden Prairie (1.5% Native American/Other).

Shakopee's Multiracial Population

2,379 residents of Shakopee, or 5.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Shakopee is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Shakopee ranks 254th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Shakopee's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 21.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Shakopee's population has increased from 4.5% to 5.2%.

Shakopee is more Multiracial than neighboring Eden Prairie (4.7% Multiracial), Chanhassen (4.9% Multiracial), and Chaska (4.4% Multiracial). Shakopee is less Multiracial than neighboring Savage (6.2% 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.