Chanhassen, Minnesota

Chanhassen is a city in Carver and Hennepin counties in the state of Minnesota. It is southwest of Minneapolis. The population was 22,952 at the 2010 census.[3]

Chanhassen, Minnesota
City
City of Chanhassen
Location of the city of Chanhassenwithin Carver County, Minnesota
Location of the city of Chanhassen
within Carver County, Minnesota
Chanhassen is located in Minnesota
Chanhassen
Chanhassen
Location in the United States
Chanhassen is located in the United States
Chanhassen
Chanhassen
Chanhassen (the United States)
Coordinates: 44°51′44″N 93°31′50″W
CountryUnited States
StateMinnesota
CountiesCarver
Government
 • MayorDenny Laufenburger
Area
 • Total22.88 sq mi (59.26 km2)
 • Land20.44 sq mi (52.94 km2)
 • Water2.44 sq mi (6.32 km2)
Elevation
974 ft (295 m)
Population
 (2020)[1]
 • Total22,952
 • Estimate 
(2019)
25,657
 • Density1,000/sq mi (390/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
55317
Area code(s)952
FIPS code27-10918
GNIS feature ID0641106[2]
WebsiteCity of Chanhassen

Background

As of the census[1] of 2010, there were 22,952 people, 8,352 households, and 6,257 families living in the city.

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:[4]

  • AmericInn
  • Life Time Fitness
  • Snap Fitness
  • Supervalu has its western satellite of the corporate headquarters in Chanhassen.[5]

References
  1. "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-11-13.
  2. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  3. "2010 Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171) Summary File". American FactFinder. U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census. Retrieved 23 April 2011.
  4. http://www.manta.com/mb_51_ALL_A57/chanhassen_mn
  5. "Directory." Supervalu. Retrieved on July 22, 2010.

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