Chanhassen, Minnesota

Chanhassen, Minnesota
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 / 44.86222; -93.53056
CountryUnited States
StateMinnesota
CountyCarver, Hennepin
SettledJune 1852
OrganizedMay 11, 1858
Incorporated as a villageApril 25, 1896
Incorporated as a cityMay 8, 1967
Area
 • Total22.80 sq mi (59.06 km2)
 • Land20.36 sq mi (52.73 km2)
 • Water2.44 sq mi (6.33 km2)
Elevation
974 ft (295 m)
Population
 • Total25,947
 • Density1,274.35/sq mi (492.04/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
55317
Area code952
FIPS code27-10918
GNIS feature ID2393799[3]
Websitechanhassenmn.gov

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]

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]

References

  1. "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2022.
  2. 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.
  3. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Chanhassen, Minnesota
  4. "P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved February 21, 2024.
  5. http://www.manta.com/mb_51_ALL_A57/chanhassen_mn
  6. "Directory." Supervalu. Retrieved on July 22, 2010.

Other websites

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