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Carver County, MN market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Carver County, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 114,379
- +6.6% since 2020
- Households
- 41,175
- Median household income
- $125,946
- +24.1% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $453,600
- Jobs located here
- 38,239
- Highest market score
- 93
- Tire shops, #3 of 1,530 scored counties
A site report maps the competitors on map listings around any address in Carver County by name and distance, and the households and spending within reach. Or open the report at the center of Carver County. Signed out, you see a blurred preview; on an account, each report is one action.
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What this means
An estimated 114,379 people live in Carver County, in 41,175 households. Between 2020 and 2025, the population of Carver County grew 6.6%, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). The median household income in Carver County is $125,946 a year, 56% above the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 24.1% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in Carver County spend the most on memberships, classes and admissions (an index of 153, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on vehicle insurance (93).
The highest Groundwork market scores in Carver County are for tire shops (93), clothing and shoe stores (93) and pet stores (92). Carver County ranks #3 of 1,530 scored counties for tire shops.
Carver County is part of the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington metro area. For its number of households, Carver County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for landscaping and lawn care companies (2.3 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for primary care and pediatric clinics (67% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Carver County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Carver County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tire shops | 93 | #3 of 1,530 | 11 | 2.7 | $4.9M | 195 | Under 3 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 93 | #12 of 2,087 | 26 | 6.3 | $4.2M | 330 | 9 |
| Pet stores | 92 | #4 of 974 | 5 | 1.2 | $9.7M | 215 | Under 3 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 91 | #40 of 2,402 | 66 | 16.0 | $4.5M | 133 | 16 |
| Laundromats | 90 | #15 of 785 | 5 | 1.2 | $21.8M | 175 | Under 3 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 90 | #20 of 2,405 | 145 | 35.2 | $1.5M | 225 | 54 |
| Physical therapy | 89 | #8 of 1,422 | 17 | 4.1 | $4.5M | 186 | 10 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 89 | #13 of 1,656 | 10 | 2.4 | $7.6M | 427 | 36 |
| Car washes and detailing | 89 | #15 of 1,451 | 16 | 3.9 | $3.4M | 133 | 4 |
| Convenience stores | 89 | #50 of 2,261 | 31 | 7.5 | $9.6M | 121 | Under 3 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 88 | #33 of 2,210 | 50 | 12.1 | $2.2M | 248 | 16 |
| Gas stations | 88 | #44 of 2,358 | 22 | 5.3 | $5.7M | 240 | 28 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 87 | #42 of 2,405 | 309 | 75.0 | $702K | 189 | 145 |
| Pizza | 86 | #28 of 2,090 | 27 | 6.6 | $8M | 158 | 67 |
| Auto repair and car care | 86 | #42 of 2,401 | 106 | 25.7 | $506K | 188 | 55 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 85 | #56 of 2,222 | 46 | 11.2 | $4.7M | 155 | 67 |
| Grocery stores | 84 | #120 of 2,070 | 21 | 5.1 | $14.1M | 152 | 15 |
| House cleaning | 83 | #24 of 847 | 6 | 1.5 | $11.1M | 173 | 19 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 83 | #37 of 1,327 | 7 | 1.7 | $7.7M | 248 | 12 |
| Auto repair shops | 83 | #66 of 2,378 | 54 | 13.1 | $993K | 223 | 45 |
| Barbershops | 82 | #54 of 1,356 | 9 | 2.2 | $6M | 317 | 3 |
| Spas and skin care | 81 | #56 of 1,769 | 33 | 8.0 | $1.6M | 186 | 8 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 80 | #30 of 887 | 5 | 1.2 | Index only | 371 | 6 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 79 | #96 of 1,889 | 24 | 5.8 | $9M | 218 | 28 |
| Property management | 78 | #45 of 910 | 6 | 1.5 | Index only | 217 | 17 |
| Pet businesses | 78 | #104 of 2,200 | 42 | 10.2 | $1.2M | 132 | 24 |
| Veterinarians | 76 | #159 of 1,485 | 18 | 4.4 | $2.7M | 99 | 11 |
| Nail salons | 74 | #99 of 1,328 | 15 | 3.6 | $3.6M | 215 | 15 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 73 | #153 of 1,707 | 24 | 5.8 | $6.2M | 130 | 44 |
| Roofing and gutters | 72 | #136 of 1,177 | 12 | 2.9 | $12.3M | 146 | 12 |
| Hair salons | 72 | #224 of 2,339 | 64 | 15.5 | $841K | 195 | 40 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 71 | #188 of 1,302 | 20 | 4.9 | $3.8M | 121 | 9 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 71 | #246 of 2,385 | 123 | 29.9 | $437K | 206 | 66 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 71 | #281 of 2,063 | 47 | 11.4 | $4.6M | 125 | 24 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 70 | #231 of 1,461 | 16 | 3.9 | $3M | 119 | 13 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 69 | #175 of 1,334 | 22 | 5.3 | $2.8M | 140 | 22 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 69 | #386 of 2,394 | 301 | 73.1 | $253K | 166 | 119 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | 68 | #113 of 777 | 11 | 2.7 | $5.6M | 139 | 18 |
| Gyms | 68 | #271 of 1,792 | 41 | 10.0 | $1.5M | 116 | 18 |
| Home repair trades | 68 | #272 of 2,057 | 50 | 12.1 | $3M | 122 | 96 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 66 | #375 of 2,088 | 74 | 18.0 | $839K | 127 | 40 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 62 | #516 of 1,886 | 62 | 15.1 | $1.2M | 125 | 38 |
| Electricians | 61 | #340 of 1,160 | 14 | 3.4 | $10.6M | 88 | 40 |
| Dry cleaners | 58 | #182 of 507 | 7 | 1.7 | $15.6M | 100 | 7 |
| Real estate | 58 | #668 of 2,229 | 95 | 23.1 | Index only | 176 | 122 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 57 | #692 of 2,176 | 82 | 19.9 | Index only | 162 | 83 |
| Child care and preschools | 54 | #731 of 1,611 | 35 | 8.5 | $821K | 82 | 37 |
| Chiropractors | 47 | #852 of 1,490 | 46 | 11.2 | $1.7M | 69 | 26 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 47 | #980 of 1,771 | 55 | 13.4 | $1.2M | 72 | 92 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 40 | #1,025 of 1,493 | 46 | 11.2 | $1.4M | 49 | 73 |
| Insurance agencies | 35 | #1,651 of 2,272 | 69 | 16.8 | $1.1M | 87 | 64 |
| Funeral homes | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 0.7 | $1.8M | 265 | 4 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 0.7 | $22.2M | 217 | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 0.5 | Index only | Too few | 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 0.5 | $26.8M | Too few | 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 0.5 | $38M | Too few | Under 3 |
Household spending in Carver County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $53.6M | $1,302 | 136 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $125.8M | $3,056 | 118 |
| Food away from home | $216.9M | $5,268 | 129 |
| Groceries | $296.5M | $7,201 | 114 |
| Personal care products and services | $53.8M | $1,307 | 130 |
| Child care and other personal services | $28.7M | $698 | 120 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $62.1M | $1,508 | 153 |
| Medical and dental services | $76.1M | $1,848 | 143 |
| Pets | $48.7M | $1,182 | 130 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $109.2M | $2,651 | 129 |
| Vehicle insurance | $75.2M | $1,826 | 93 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $148M | $3,595 | 119 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $66.6M | $1,617 | 114 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $724.8M | $17,604 | 106 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Carver County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 114,379+6.6% since 2020
- Households
- 41,175
- Median age
- 39.9
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 81%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.0
- Land area
- 354 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 311
- Median household income
- $125,946+24.1% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $159,987
- Median home value
- $453,600
- Jobs located here
- 38,239
- Daytime population
- 88,928Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Carver County, MN growing?
Population estimates put Carver County at 114,379 people in 2025, up 6.6% since 2020, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 41,175 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 24.1%, before inflation.
How much do households in Carver County, MN spend?
Households in Carver County spend about $724.8M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $296.5M on groceries and $216.9M on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Carver County runs highest on memberships, classes and admissions (an index of 153, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on vehicle insurance (93).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Carver County, MN?
Of the business types scored in Carver County, tire shops (93), clothing and shoe stores (93) and pet stores (92) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For tire shops, that ranks #3 of 1,530 scored counties.
How does Carver County, MN compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in Carver County is $125,946, 56% above the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 6.6% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $453,600, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for landscaping and lawn care companies (2.3 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for primary care and pediatric clinics (67% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 51 of the 56 business types have a score in Carver County, each ranked against other counties.
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