Chanhassen, Minnesota

Chanhassen
Chanhassen
City
	Barn in Chanhassen
	Location of Chanhassen in Carver County, Minnesota
	Chanhassen Location in the United States Chanhassen Chanhassen (the United States)
	Coordinates: 44°51′44″N 93°31′50″W / 44.86222°N 93.53056°W
Country	United States
State	Minnesota
County	Carver, Hennepin
Settled	June 1852
Organized	May 11, 1858
Incorporated as a village	April 25, 1896
Incorporated as a city	May 8, 1967
Government
• Mayor	Elise Ryan
Area
• Total	22.80 sq mi (59.06 km2)
• Land	20.36 sq mi (52.73 km2)
• Water	2.44 sq mi (6.33 km2)
Elevation	974 ft (295 m)
Population (2020)
• Total	25,947
• Estimate (2022)	26,224
• Density	1,274.35/sq mi (492.04/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	55317
Area code	952
FIPS code	27-10918
GNIS feature ID	2393799
Website	chanhassenmn.gov

Chanhassen (/ˈʃænhæsən/ SHAN-hass-ən)^[5] is a city in Carver County, Minnesota about 16 miles (26 km) southwest of Minneapolis. A small portion extends into Hennepin County. ^[6] Located in the southwest Minneapolis–Saint Paul suburbs, there is a mix of suburban residential neighborhoods and rural landscapes. The population was 25,947 at the 2020 census, with a 2024 estimate of 26,469. ^[2]

History

The origin of the name comes from the Dakota word chanhasen meaning "sugar-maple tree" (chan, tree; haza, a tree with sap).^[7] The northern metro area Hassan Township carried the latter morpheme of the word prior to its merger with the city of Rogers to avoid confusion.^[8] Chanhassen merged with Chanhassen Township in 1967, bringing the population to 4,200.^[9]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 22.88 square miles (59.26 km²), of which 20.44 square miles (52.94 km²) is land and 2.44 square miles (6.32 km²) is water.^[10] Although the bulk of Chanhassen is in Carver County, a small portion also extends into Hennepin County.^[11]

U.S. Highway 212 and Minnesota State Highways 5 and 41 are three of the main routes in Chanhassen.^[12]

Township 116 North, Range 23 West, Fifth Principal Meridian of the Public Land Survey System.^[discuss]

Climate

Climate data for Chanhassen, Minnesota, 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1996–present
Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec	Year
Record high °F (°C)	55 (13)	62 (17)	79 (26)	90 (32)	99 (37)	100 (38)	99 (37)	96 (36)	95 (35)	90 (32)	77 (25)	67 (19)	100 (38)
Mean maximum °F (°C)	41.5 (5.3)	44.5 (6.9)	62.5 (16.9)	77.9 (25.5)	89.6 (32.0)	91.1 (32.8)	92.3 (33.5)	88.3 (31.3)	86.7 (30.4)	78.1 (25.6)	64.1 (17.8)	45.7 (7.6)	94.5 (34.7)
Mean daily maximum °F (°C)	22.4 (−5.3)	27.0 (−2.8)	40.2 (4.6)	55.2 (12.9)	67.8 (19.9)	77.4 (25.2)	81.4 (27.4)	79.1 (26.2)	71.4 (21.9)	57.1 (13.9)	40.6 (4.8)	27.2 (−2.7)	53.9 (12.2)
Daily mean °F (°C)	14.0 (−10.0)	18.0 (−7.8)	31.0 (−0.6)	45.0 (7.2)	57.3 (14.1)	67.5 (19.7)	71.7 (22.1)	69.4 (20.8)	61.3 (16.3)	47.4 (8.6)	32.7 (0.4)	19.8 (−6.8)	44.6 (7.0)
Mean daily minimum °F (°C)	5.6 (−14.7)	9.0 (−12.8)	21.7 (−5.7)	34.8 (1.6)	46.8 (8.2)	57.6 (14.2)	62.1 (16.7)	59.7 (15.4)	51.1 (10.6)	37.8 (3.2)	24.9 (−3.9)	12.3 (−10.9)	35.3 (1.8)
Mean minimum °F (°C)	−16.7 (−27.1)	−13.2 (−25.1)	−1.0 (−18.3)	20.6 (−6.3)	33.5 (0.8)	45.9 (7.7)	53.7 (12.1)	50.3 (10.2)	37.2 (2.9)	23.5 (−4.7)	7.5 (−13.6)	−8.7 (−22.6)	−20.2 (−29.0)
Record low °F (°C)	−31 (−35)	−35 (−37)	−19 (−28)	6 (−14)	28 (−2)	41 (5)	48 (9)	38 (3)	30 (−1)	13 (−11)	−10 (−23)	−26 (−32)	−35 (−37)
Average precipitation inches (mm)	0.87 (22)	0.94 (24)	1.56 (40)	3.16 (80)	4.36 (111)	4.40 (112)	3.87 (98)	4.76 (121)	3.29 (84)	2.66 (68)	1.73 (44)	1.21 (31)	32.81 (835)
Average snowfall inches (cm)	10.0 (25)	11.2 (28)	9.1 (23)	5.4 (14)	0.0 (0.0)	0.0 (0.0)	0.0 (0.0)	0.0 (0.0)	0.0 (0.0)	0.6 (1.5)	5.1 (13)	13.3 (34)	54.7 (138.5)
Average extreme snow depth inches (cm)	7.1 (18)	9.5 (24)	9.1 (23)	3.3 (8.4)	0.0 (0.0)	0.0 (0.0)	0.0 (0.0)	0.0 (0.0)	0.0 (0.0)	0.1 (0.25)	2.2 (5.6)	7.3 (19)	11.9 (30)
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in)	8.9	7.5	8.9	10.9	12.7	12.2	10.1	10.0	9.4	10.0	7.6	9.3	117.5
Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in)	9.4	7.1	5.5	2.5	0.1	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.8	4.2	8.9	38.5
Source 1: NOAA^[13]
Source 2: National Weather Service (mean maxima/minima, snow depth 2006–2020)^[14]

Demographics

Historical population
Census	Pop.	Note	%±
1900	175		—
1910	164		−6.3%
1920	129		−21.3%
1930	128		−0.8%
1940	132		3.1%
1950	182		37.9%
1960	244		34.1%
1970	4,879		1,899.6%
1980	6,359		30.3%
1990	11,732		84.5%
2000	20,321		73.2%
2010	22,952		12.9%
2020	25,947		13.0%
2022 (est.)	26,224	^[3]	1.1%
U.S. Decennial Census^[15] 2020 Census^[2]

According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau the median household income (using data from 2008 to 2012) for Chanhassen was $103,462. For the same time period the per capita income was $46,305. Three percent of the population was living below the poverty line.

2010 census

As of the census of 2010, there were 22,952 people, 8,352 households, and 6,257 families living in the city. The population density was 1,122.9 inhabitants per square mile (433.6/km²). There were 8,679 housing units at an average density of 424.6 per square mile (163.9/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 92.5% White, 1.1% African American, 0.1% Native American, 3.9% Asian, 0.9% from other races, and 1.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.3% of the population.

There were 8,352 households, of which 42.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.9% were married couples living together, 6.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 25.1% were non-families. 20.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.75 and the average family size was 3.23.

The median age in the city was 39.3 years. 30.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.3% were from 25 to 44; 32.3% were from 45 to 64; and 7.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.1% male and 50.9% female.

2000 census

As of the census of 2000, there were 20,321 people, 6,914 households, and 5,524 families living in the city. The population density was 978.1 inhabitants per square mile (377.6/km²). There were 7,013 housing units at an average density of 337.6 per square mile (130.3/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 94.90% White, 0.75% African American, 0.15% Native American, 2.83% Asian, 0.41% from other races, and 0.95% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.98% of the population.

There were 6,914 households, out of which 51.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 71.2% were married couples living together, 6.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.1% were non-families. 15.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.94 and the average family size was 3.33.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 34.6% under the age of 18, 4.4% from 18 to 24, 37.0% from 25 to 44, 19.5% from 45 to 64, and 4.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.3 males.

Economy

Companies with headquarters in Chanhassen include:^[16]

AmericInn
Bongards Creameries
Life Time Fitness
Snap Fitness
Supervalu has its western satellite of the corporate headquarters in Chanhassen.^[17]

Top employers

According to the city's 2022 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR),^[18] the top employers in the city are:

#	Employer	# of Employees
1	Life Time Fitness	1,171
2	Instant Web Companies	718
3	The Bernard Group	686
4	Rosemount Inc.	550
5	Eastern Carver County Schools	464
6	Chanhassen Dinner Theatres	350
7	General Mills	344
8	RR Donnelley	275
9	Target	225
10	Minnesota Landscape Arboretum	192

Arts and culture

Points of interest

The Temple of Eck on the Eckankar Spiritual Campus

Chanhassen is home to several attractions that are well-recognized throughout the state and even nationally.

Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
Paisley Park
Chanhassen Dinner Theatres
Eckankar Spiritual Campus and the Temple of Eck
US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Twin Cities National Weather Service Forecast Office - MPX ^[19]

Chanhassen Dinner Theatres

Chanhassen Dinner Theatres is the nation's largest professional dinner theatre and the largest privately owned restaurant in the state of Minnesota. Since 1968, more than 200 plays have been produced and played to more than ten million guests.^[20]

Sports

Many youth sports programs are offered through the Chanhassen Athletic Association, including baseball, softball, basketball, and soccer.^[21]

Chanhassen is also home to the Chanhassen Red Birds amateur baseball team (2018 Class B State Champions).^[22]

Parks and recreation

The city of Chanhassen places a strong emphasis on parks, open space, trails, and recreation.

Beaches

Chanhassen has five public beaches.^[23]

Lake Ann Beach (Lake Ann)
Greenwood Shores Beach (Lake Ann)
Minnewashta Regional Park (Lake Minnewashta)
Roundhouse Park Beach (Lake Minnewashta)
Carver Beach (Lotus Lake)

Trails

Chanhassen prides itself on providing a comprehensive, multipurpose trail system. The city has built and maintains 70 miles of trails.^[24] Many of the city's trails are located in natural resource corridors.

Skate Park

The Chanhassen Skate Park was installed in September 1999.^[25] The park is located between City Hall and the downtown fire station. It features a wedge, quarter pipe, half pipe, hotbox, doobie roller, spine, and grind rails.

Fishing

Several well-producing lakes in Chanhassen keep the sportsmen busy year-round with fishing during the warm months and ice fishing when the lakes freeze over. Both Lake Minnewashta and Lake Ann contain large and aggressive northern pike for the adept anglers.

Government

Chanhassen is located in Minnesota's 6th congressional district and is represented by Republican Tom Emmer. President George W. Bush was the first sitting U.S. president to visit Chanhassen. He held a rally on October 9, 2004, at Chanhassen's City Center Park during the United States presidential elections of 2004.^[26]

The National Weather Service's forecast office for west-central, south-central, north-central and the Twin Cities areas of Minnesota and western Wisconsin is located in Chanhassen.

Education

Chanhassen is split between two school districts. Most of the city is in District 112 (Eastern Carver County School District), with most Chanhassen students attending Chanhassen High School, Pioneer Ridge Middle School, Chanhassen Elementary, and Bluff Creek Elementary. Northern sections of Chanhassen are a part of District 276 (Minnetonka School District), with most students attending Minnetonka High School, Minnetonka Middle School West, Clear Springs Elementary, and Excelsior Elementary.^[27] Also, some students attend public schools in other school districts chosen by their families under Minnesota's open enrollment statute.^[28] Chapel Hill Academy and St. Hubert Catholic School are private primary education institutions located in downtown Chanhassen.

Media

The Chanhassen Villager was the city's official weekly newspaper. In April 2024, publisher Southwest News Media announced it would quit the publication of the Chanhassen Villager and its other metro newspapers by the end of the month. It published the final edition on April 25.^[29]

Notable people

Jared Allen, former Minnesota Vikings defensive end, resided in Chanhassen during the season
Stu Bickel, NHL defenseman for the New York Rangers
Julia Coleman, politician and member of the Minnesota Senate
Gary Curtis, racing driver
Tony Denman, actor, grew up in Chanhassen^[30]
James Denton, actor
Verne Gagne, Professional wrestler and promoter of the American Wrestling Association
Dave Huffman, former NFL player for the Minnesota Vikings lived in Chanhassen
Kris Humphries, NBA player for the Atlanta Hawks
Jim Lord, Minnesota State Treasurer
Miles Lord, attorney and United States District Court judge
Tim Mattran, NFL player for the Oakland Raiders, grew up in Chanhassen
John L. Nelson, jazz musician and father of rock musician Prince
Erik Paulsen, former representative Minnesota's 3rd congressional district in the United States House of Representatives
Prince, singer and musician, owned Paisley Park
Frank Ragnow, professional football player with the Detroit Lions, played high school football in Chanhassen
Lucy Rehm, politician and member of the Minnesota House of Representatives
Debbie Turner, actress

References

^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2022.
^ ^a ^b ^c "Explore Census Data". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 17, 2023.
^ ^a ^b "City and Town Population Totals: 2020-2022". United States Census Bureau. November 17, 2023. Retrieved November 17, 2023.
^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Chanhassen, Minnesota
^ "Minnesota Pronunciation Guide". Associated Press. Archived from the original on July 22, 2011. Retrieved July 4, 2011.
^ "Community Classifications" (PDF). Met Council MN. Archived (PDF) from the original on November 30, 2021. Retrieved December 2, 2021.
^ Upham, Warren (1920). Minnesota Geographic Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance. Minnesota Historical Society. p. 82.
^ Warren Upham, Patricia C. (2001). Minnesota Place Names: A Geographical Encyclopedia. Minnesota Historical Society Press. ISBN 0-87351-396-7.
^ "History | Chanhassen, MN - Official Website".
^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved November 13, 2012.
^ "About Us". City of Chanhassen Minnesota. Retrieved May 25, 2021.
^ City of Chanhassen 2040 Comprehensive Plan (Report). City of Chanhassen, MN. February 1, 2020. pp. 124–126. Retrieved August 19, 2021.
^ "U.S. Climate Normals Quick Access – Station: Chanhassen WSFO, MN". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved February 24, 2023.
^ "NOAA Online Weather Data – NWS Minneapolis". National Weather Service. Retrieved February 24, 2023.
^ United States Census Bureau. "Census of Population and Housing". Retrieved November 2, 2014.
^ "Chanhassen, Minnesota (MN) Companies & Businesses". Archived from the original on September 8, 2012. Retrieved September 12, 2012.
^ "Directory Archived July 18, 2012, at the Wayback Machine." Supervalu. Retrieved on July 22, 2010.
^ "2022 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report". City of Chanhassen, Minnesota. November 17, 2023. p. 171. Retrieved November 17, 2023.
^ "Twin Cities, MN". Retrieved July 2, 2020.
^ "Welcome to Chanhassen Dinner Theatres Online!". Chanhassen Dinner Theatre. Archived from the original on April 19, 2010. Retrieved April 10, 2010.
^ "Chanhassen Athletic Association". Chanhassen Athletic Association. May 2, 2014. Retrieved April 29, 2016.
^ "Chanhassen Red Birds baseball HOME". Ballcharts.com. Retrieved April 29, 2016.
^ "Chanhassen, MN - Official Website - Beaches". Ci.chanhassen.mn.us. Archived from the original on April 28, 2016. Retrieved April 29, 2016.
^ "Chanhassen, MN - Official Website - Trails". Ci.chanhassen.mn.us. August 7, 2014. Archived from the original on April 28, 2016. Retrieved April 29, 2016.
^ "City of Chanhassen, Minnesota Parks: Skate Park". Archived from the original on May 9, 2010. Retrieved April 10, 2010.
^ Bush, George. "2004 Presidential Campaign Blog". Retrieved May 1, 2009.
^ "Minnesota School Districts". Minnesota Department of Education. Archived from the original on February 14, 2011. Retrieved April 26, 2011.
^ "Open Enrollment". Minnesota Department of Education. Archived from the original on August 26, 2010. Retrieved November 19, 2010.
^ Krauss, Louis (April 4, 2024). "Southwest News Media to shut down its metro newspapers by end of April". Star Tribune. Retrieved May 22, 2024.
^ Olson, Mark (December 20, 2006), "Homegrown movies", Chaska Herald

External links

Official website

[CenPopGazetteer2020-1] "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2022.

[2020_Census_(City)-2] "Explore Census Data". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 17, 2023.

[USCensusEst2022-3] "City and Town Population Totals: 2020-2022". United States Census Bureau. November 17, 2023. Retrieved November 17, 2023.

[gnis-4] U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Chanhassen, Minnesota

[5] "Minnesota Pronunciation Guide". Associated Press. Archived from the original on July 22, 2011. Retrieved July 4, 2011.

[6] "Community Classifications" (PDF). Met Council MN. Archived (PDF) from the original on November 30, 2021. Retrieved December 2, 2021.

[7] Upham, Warren (1920). Minnesota Geographic Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance. Minnesota Historical Society. p. 82.

[8] Warren Upham, Patricia C. (2001). Minnesota Place Names: A Geographical Encyclopedia. Minnesota Historical Society Press. ISBN 0-87351-396-7.

[9] "History | Chanhassen, MN - Official Website".

[Gazetteer_files-10] "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved November 13, 2012.

[11] "About Us". City of Chanhassen Minnesota. Retrieved May 25, 2021.

[12] City of Chanhassen 2040 Comprehensive Plan (Report). City of Chanhassen, MN. February 1, 2020. pp. 124–126. Retrieved August 19, 2021.

[NOAA-13] "U.S. Climate Normals Quick Access – Station: Chanhassen WSFO, MN". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved February 24, 2023.

[NOWData-14] "NOAA Online Weather Data – NWS Minneapolis". National Weather Service. Retrieved February 24, 2023.

[15] United States Census Bureau. "Census of Population and Housing". Retrieved November 2, 2014.

[16] "Chanhassen, Minnesota (MN) Companies & Businesses". Archived from the original on September 8, 2012. Retrieved September 12, 2012.

[17] "Directory Archived July 18, 2012, at the Wayback Machine." Supervalu. Retrieved on July 22, 2010.

[18] "2022 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report". City of Chanhassen, Minnesota. November 17, 2023. p. 171. Retrieved November 17, 2023.

[19] "Twin Cities, MN". Retrieved July 2, 2020.

[20] "Welcome to Chanhassen Dinner Theatres Online!". Chanhassen Dinner Theatre. Archived from the original on April 19, 2010. Retrieved April 10, 2010.

[21] "Chanhassen Athletic Association". Chanhassen Athletic Association. May 2, 2014. Retrieved April 29, 2016.

[22] "Chanhassen Red Birds baseball HOME". Ballcharts.com. Retrieved April 29, 2016.

[23] "Chanhassen, MN - Official Website - Beaches". Ci.chanhassen.mn.us. Archived from the original on April 28, 2016. Retrieved April 29, 2016.

[24] "Chanhassen, MN - Official Website - Trails". Ci.chanhassen.mn.us. August 7, 2014. Archived from the original on April 28, 2016. Retrieved April 29, 2016.

[25] "City of Chanhassen, Minnesota Parks: Skate Park". Archived from the original on May 9, 2010. Retrieved April 10, 2010.

[26] Bush, George. "2004 Presidential Campaign Blog". Retrieved May 1, 2009.

[27] "Minnesota School Districts". Minnesota Department of Education. Archived from the original on February 14, 2011. Retrieved April 26, 2011.

[28] "Open Enrollment". Minnesota Department of Education. Archived from the original on August 26, 2010. Retrieved November 19, 2010.

[29] Krauss, Louis (April 4, 2024). "Southwest News Media to shut down its metro newspapers by end of April". Star Tribune. Retrieved May 22, 2024.

[30] Olson, Mark (December 20, 2006), "Homegrown movies", Chaska Herald

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