| Chanhassen, Minnesota | |
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| — City — | |
| Location in Carver County and the state of Minnesota. | |
| Coordinates: | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| Counties | Carver, Hennepin |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Tom Furlong |
| Area | |
| • Total | 22.9 sq mi (59.3 km2) |
| • Land | 20.8 sq mi (53.8 km2) |
| • Water | 2.1 sq mi (5.5 km2) |
| Elevation | 974 ft (295 m) |
| Population (2010)[1] | |
| • Total | 22,952 |
| • Density | 1,147/sq mi (444/km2) |
| Time zone | CST (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| ZIP code | 55317 |
| Area code(s) | 952 |
| FIPS code | 27-10918[2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 0641106[3] |
| Website | www.ci.chanhassen.mn.us |
Chanhassen is a city in Carver and Hennepin counties in the U.S. state of Minnesota. It is southwest of Minneapolis. The population was 22,952 at the 2010 census.[1]
The origin of the name comes from the Dakota word chanhasen meaning "sugar-maple tree" (chan, tree; haza, a tree with sap). The northern metro area Hassan Township carries the latter syllable of the word to avoid confusion.[4] Chanhassen was ranked as the #2 best place to live in America in 2009 by Money Magazine.[5]
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According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 22.9 square miles (59.3 km²), of which, 20.8 square miles (53.8 km²) of it is land and 2.1 square miles (5.5 km²) of it (9.26%) is water. Although the bulk of Chanhassen is in Carver County, a small portion also extends into Hennepin County.
U.S. Route 212 and Minnesota State Highways 5 and 41 are three of the main routes in the city.
Township 116 North, Range 23 West, Fifth Principal Meridian of the Public Land Survey System.
| Climate data for Chanhassen, MN | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Average high °F (°C) | 24 (−4) |
31 (−1) |
43 (6) |
60 (16) |
74 (23) |
83 (28) |
86 (30) |
83 (28) |
75 (24) |
62 (17) |
42 (6) |
28 (−2) |
57.6 (14.2) |
| Average low °F (°C) | 3 (−16) |
10 (−12) |
23 (−5) |
36 (2) |
48 (9) |
57 (14) |
62 (17) |
60 (16) |
51 (11) |
39 (4) |
25 (−4) |
11 (−12) |
35.4 (1.9) |
| Precipitation inches (mm) | 0.93 (23.6) |
0.62 (15.7) |
1.77 (45) |
2.40 (61) |
3.65 (92.7) |
4.21 (106.9) |
4.43 (112.5) |
4.48 (113.8) |
2.97 (75.4) |
2.14 (54.4) |
2.00 (50.8) |
0.84 (21.3) |
30.44 (773.2) |
| Source: The Weather Channel[6] | |||||||||||||
| Historical populations | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 175 |
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| 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% | |
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As of the census[2] of 2000, there were 20,321 people, 6,914 households, and 5,524 families residing in the city. The population density was 978.1 people 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.
According to a 2007 estimate, the median income for a household in the city was $92,869, and the median income for a family was $107,075. Males had a median income of $62,112 versus $38,821 for females. The per capita income for the city was $36,008. About 1.4% of families and 1.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.2% of those under age 18 and 2.2% of those age 65 or over.
Chanhassen is home to several attractions that are well-recognized throughout the state and even nationally.
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.[7]
Chanhassen is split between three school districts. Most of the city is in District 112 (Chaska School District), with most Chanhassen students attending Chanhassen High School, Chaska Middle School West, Chanhassen Elementary, and Bluff Creek Elementary. Northern sections of Chanhassen are a part of District 276 (Minnetonka School District), with most Chanhassen students attending Minnetonka High School, Minnetonka Middle School East, Clear Springs Elementary, and Scenic Heights Elementary. Extreme eastern Chanhassen is a part of District 272 (Eden Prairie School District).[8] Also, some students attend public schools in other school districts chosen by their families under Minnesota's open enrollment statute.[9] Chapel Hill Academy and St. Hubert School are private institutions located in downtown Chanhassen.
Chanhassen is located in Minnesota's 2nd congressional district, represented by John Kline, a Republican, scoring 2.8% progressive on a range of issues[10] and 88% conservative based on 2006 House votes.[11]
President George W. Bush was the first sitting United States 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.[12]
Snap Fitness and Life Time Fitness are based in Chanhassen.
According to the City's 2009 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report,[13] the top employers in the city are:
| # | Employer | # of Employees |
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| 1 | Rosemount Inc. | 1,600 |
| 2 | Life Time Fitness | 1,061 |
| 3 | IWCO Direct | 847 |
| 4 | SuperValu | 528 |
| 5 | General Mills | 475 |
| 6 | RR Donnelley | 360 |
| 7 | Chanhassen Dinner Theatres | 300 |
| 8 | Minnesota Landscape Arboretum | 230 |
| 9 | Byerly's | 190 |
| 10 | Target | 147 |
| 11 | Automated Building Components | 123 |
The City of Chanhassen places a strong emphasis on parks, open space, trails and recreation.
Chanhassen has six public beaches.[14]
Chanhassen prides itself on providing a comprehensive, multipurpose trail system. The city has built and maintains 70 miles of trails.[15] Many of the city’s trails are located in natural resource corridors.
The Chanhassen Skate Park was installed in September 1999.[16] The park is located between City Hall and the downtown fire station. It features a wedge, quarter pipe, half pipe, hotbox, spine and grind rails.
Many youth sports programs are offered through the Chanhassen Athletic Association, including Baseball, Softball, Basketball, and Soccer.[17]
Chanhassen is also home to the Chanhassen Red Birds amateur baseball team.[18]
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.
The Chanhassen Villager is the city’s official weekly newspaper.
Prince previously owned two homes in Chanhassen.[19] He still owns seven properties, establishing the musician as one of the city’s largest property owners.[20]
The New Age religious movement, Eckankar, is based in Chanhassen.
Companies with headquarters in Chanhassen include:
Supervalu has its western satellite of the corporate headquarters in Chanhassen.[22]
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