Chanhassen, Minnesota
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| Chanhassen, Minnesota | |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| Counties | Carver, Hennepin |
| Government | |
| - Mayor | Tom Furlong |
| Area | |
| - Total | 22.9 sq mi (59.3 km²) |
| - Land | 20.8 sq mi (53.8 km²) |
| - Water | 2.1 sq mi (5.5 km²) |
| Elevation | 974 ft (295 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| - Total | 20,321 |
| - Density | 1,147/sq mi (444/km²) |
| Time zone | CST (UTC-6) |
| - Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| ZIP code | 55317 |
| Area code(s) | 952 |
| FIPS code | 27-10918[1] |
| GNIS feature ID | 0641106[2] |
| Website: www.ci.chanhassen.mn.us | |
Chanhassen is a city in Carver and Hennepin counties in the U.S. state of Minnesota. The population was 20,321 at the 2000 census, with a 2006 estimated population of 23,520.[3]
The origin of the name comes from the Dakota word chanhasen meaning "sugar-maple tree" (chan, tree; haza, a tree with sap). The northern metro area Hassan Township carries the latter syllable of the word to avoid confusion.[4]
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[edit] Geography
Chanhassen is located at
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 22.9 square miles (59.3 km²), of which, 20.8 square miles (53.8 km²) of it is land and 2.1 square miles (5.5 km²) of it (9.26%) is water. Although the bulk of Chanhassen is in Carver County, a small portion also extends into Hennepin County.
U.S. Route 212 and Minnesota State Highways 5 and 41 are three of the main routes in the city.
[edit] Demographics
As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 20,321 people, 6,914 households, and 5,524 families residing in the city. The population density was 978.1 people per square mile (377.6/km²). There were 7,013 housing units at an average density of 337.6/sq mi (130.3/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 94.90% White, 0.75% African American, 0.15% Native American, 2.83% Asian, 0.41% from other races, and 0.95% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.98% of the population.
There were 6,914 households out of which 51.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 71.2% were married couples living together, 6.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.1% were non-families. 15.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 3.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.94 and the average family size was 3.33.
In the city the population was spread out with 34.6% under the age of 18, 4.4% from 18 to 24, 37.0% from 25 to 44, 19.5% from 45 to 64, and 4.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 100.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.3 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $84,215, and the median income for a family was $93,092. Males had a median income of $62,112 versus $38,821 for females. The per capita income for the city was $36,008. About 1.4% of families and 1.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.2% of those under age 18 and 2.2% of those age 65 or over.
[edit] Eckankar
Chanhassen is the international headquarters of Eckankar, a teaching founded by Paul Twitchell in 1965. It exists in most countries throughout the world, and is run largely on a volunteer basis through "ECK Centers". The teaching was first known as the "Ancient Science of Soul Travel" and is now called "The Religion of the Light and Sound of God". The teaching emphasizes the value of personal spiritual and physical experiences as the most natural way back to God and does not advocate reliance on external authority, books or dogmatic beliefs. The term "Soul Travel" is copyrighted by Eckankar. It describes one of the basic tenets of the teaching; soul (awareness or consciousness) can leave the body in full consciousness and travel in other worlds.
[edit] Fame
Prince, the famous musician, lived in Chanhassen until very recently.[citation needed]
[edit] Points of interest
- Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
- Chanhassen Dinner Theatres
- Paisley Park Studios
[edit] Politics
Chanhassen is located in Minnesota's 2nd congressional district, represented by John Kline, a Republican, scoring 2.8% progressive on a range of issues[5] and 88% conservative based on 2006 House votes.[6]
President George W. Bush is the first U.S. president to visit Chanhassen. He arrived on October 9, 2004 during the presidential run against John Kerry.[citation needed]
[edit] References
- ^ a b American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
- ^ US Board on Geographic Names. United States Geological Survey (2007-10-25). Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
- ^ Subcounty population estimates: Minnesota 2000-2006 (CSV). United States Census Bureau, Population Division (2007-06-28). Retrieved on [[2008-05-28]].
- ^ By Warren Upham, Patricia C. (2001). Minnesota Place Names: A Geographical Encyclopedia. Minnesota Historical Society Press. ISBN 0873513967.
- ^ Grossman, Joshua. ProgressivePunch Leading with the Left. All Issues. ProgressivePunch. Retrieved on 2007-09-08.
- ^ ACU Ratings of Congress, 2006. American Conservative Union (2006). Retrieved on 2007-09-08.
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