Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Chaska, MN Population, Income & Demographics 2026

CSAMinneapolis-St. Paul MSAMinneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington#28/210 Population

Showing latest census year. Full demographic history available with a paid plan. View plans →

Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

28,706

Median Agei

37.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White

78.5%22,546

Hispanic/Latino

9.8%2,800

Two or More

4.4%1,271

Asian

3.8%1,105

Black

3.2%932

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%27

Other

0.1%25

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.5%456

High School Diploma

16.6%3,083

Some College (<1 yr)

6.9%1,273

Some College (1+ yr)

10.4%1,929

Associate's Degree

11.2%2,084

Bachelor's Degree

31.3%5,800

Master's Degree

11.7%2,171

Professional Degree

2.1%397

Doctorate

1.4%257

HS or Higher

94.2%

BA or Higher

46.6%

Graduate+

15.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$404,700

Median Renti

$1,553

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

67.6%7,465

Renter-Occupied

32.4%3,586

Total Units

11,104

Homeownership

67.6%

Vacancy Rate

0.5%

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$110,956

Mean Household Incomei

$144,120

Per Capita Incomei

$56,397

Poverty Ratei

5.7%

Unemploymenti

3.2%

Labor Forcei

16,890

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

433

Residentsi

897

Avg. Tenant Renti

$535/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

39 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing13 homes88% occupied$1,064/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers106 homes96% occupied$628/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8201 homes95% occupied$464/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC54 homes92% occupied$486/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $110,956/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $33K/yr

77.4%

Very low income$33K–$55K/yr

18.8%

Low income$55K–$89K/yr

2.3%

Moderate / aboveOver $89K/yr

1.5%

Who Receives This Housing

78.7% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

31.7% of subsidized households are minority

26.4% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

57.4% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

996(4.7% of civilian adults)