Shakopee, MN

Shakopee, Minnesota

Shakopee, Minnesota, in Scott county, is 4 miles SW of Eden Prairie, Minnesota (center to center) and 18 miles SW of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The city is located in the Minneapolis - Saint Paul metropolitan area. Shakopee has a population of 20,568.

The People and Families of Shakopee

In Shakopee, about 59% of adults are married. Be careful driving in Shakopee, since the city is home to many young children.

You'll notice more men than women in the city compared to most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Shakopee had a median family income of $66,885. People in Shakopee generally have good earning power. The city has a large middle class. Poverty is less common in Shakopee than most places.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Shakopee gave more campaign money ($2,650) to John Kerry than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Shakopee Housing

Owners occupy 79% of the housing units in Shakopee. The average age of the housing in the city is relatively low. Residents here pay higher tax bills for their homes, which generally means better schools and other local services.

Commuting

In Shakopee, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Shakopee strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Minnesota):

Category	Trophy
Racial Diversity (vs. State)	Top 9%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State)	Top 12%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State)	Top 13%
Median Family Income (vs. State)	Top 15%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 15%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers)	Top 18%

Comparative Profile of Shakopee, MN

Comparing Shakopee to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Minnesota (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Racial Diversity
Female Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Property Taxes
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents
Seasonal and Vacation Housing

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Shakopee Almanac

Shakopee Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Shakopee Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Shakopee residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Nearby Cities and Towns

Shakopee Hospitals

ST FRANCIS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
(Voluntary non-profit - Church)
1455 ST FRANCIS AVE
(952) 403-3000
Emergency Service: Yes

Shakopee High Schools (2004)

SHAKOPEE SR.
200 10TH AVE. E.
952-496-5152
Serves 983 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 22.1

MRVSEC/LIFESKILLS
1150 SHAKOPEE TOWN SQ MALL
952-492-3030
A Special Education School
Serves 55 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 9.2

Shakopee Colleges

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Minnesota School of Business

(List of All Minnesota Colleges)

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