Chanhassen, Minnesota
Chanhassen is a city in Carver and Hennepin counties in the state of Minnesota. It is southwest of Minneapolis. The population was 25,947 at the 2020 census.[2]
Coordinates: 44°51′44″N 93°31′50″W / 44.86222°N 93.53056°WCoordinates: 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 |
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 | |
• Total | 25,947 |
• Density | 1,274.35/sq mi (492.04/km2) |
Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
ZIP code | 55317 |
FIPS code | 27-10918 |
GNIS feature ID | 2393799[3] |
Website | chanhassenmn.gov |
Background
As of the census of 2020, there were 25,947 people, 9,644 households, and 7,256 families living in the city.[2][4]
Chanhassen is home to several attractions that are well-recognized throughout the state and even nationally.
- Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
- Paisley Park Studios, recording studio and former home of Prince
- Chanhassen Dinner Theatres
- Eckankar Spiritual Campus
Chanhassen is located in Minnesota's 3rd congressional district, represented by Erik Paulsen, a Republican. President George W. Bush was the first sitting United States president to visit Chanhassen.
Companies with headquarters in Chanhassen include:[5]
- AmericInn
- Life Time Fitness
- Snap Fitness
- Supervalu has its western satellite of the corporate headquarters in Chanhassen.[6]
Chanhassen, Minnesota Media
The Temple of Eck on the Eckankar Spiritual Campus
Prince's Paisley Park studios complex
References
- ↑ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2022.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2020 Demographic Profile Data (DP-1): Chanhassen city, Minnesota". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved February 21, 2024.
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Chanhassen, Minnesota
- ↑ "P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved February 21, 2024.
- ↑ http://www.manta.com/mb_51_ALL_A57/chanhassen_mn
- ↑ "Directory." Supervalu. Retrieved on July 22, 2010.
Other websites
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