Shakopee
City in Scott County, Minnesota
Shakopee is a city in Scott County, Minnesota, with 43,698 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 768 ft (234 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Prior Lake, 3.6 miles SE.
- 43,698residents (2020 Census)
- 768 ftelevation · 234 m
- 29.5 sq miland area · 76.4 km²
- 1,481 / sq mipopulation density
- 55379main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Shakopee
Shakopee ( SHAH-kə-pee) (Dakota language: Tinta Ottonwe) is a city in and the county seat of Scott County, Minnesota, United States. It is southwest of Minneapolis. Sited on the south bank bend of the Minnesota River, Shakopee and nearby suburbs comprise the southwest portion of Minneapolis-Saint Paul, the nation's 16th-largest metropolitan area, with 3.7 million people. The population was 43,698 at the 2020 census.
The riverbank's Shakopee Historic District contains burial mounds built by prehistoric cultures. In the 18th century, Chief Shakopee II of the Mdewakanton Dakota established his village on the east end of this area, near the water. Trading led to the city's establishment in the 19th century. Shakopee boomed as a commerce exchange site between river and rail at Murphy's Landing.
Shakopee was once an isolated city in the Minnesota River Valley, but by the 1960s its economy was tied to that of the expanding metropolitan area. Significant growth as a bedroom community occurred after U.S. Highway 169 was realigned in 1996 toward the new Bloomington Ferry Bridge.
The city is known for the Valleyfair amusement park and the Canterbury Park racetrack.
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Living in Shakopee
- Median household income
- $107,223
- Median home value
- $374,800
- Median rent
- $1,531/mo
- Median age
- 36.6
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Shakopee had 43,698 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 43,698 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,481 per sq mi (572 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Shakopee at a glance
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
|---|---|
| County | Scott County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 43,698 (2020) |
| Land area | 29.51 sq mi (76.4 km²) |
| Water area | 1.35 sq mi (3.49 km²) |
| Elevation | 768 ft (234 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.7719° N, 93.4757° W |
| ZIP codes | 55379, 55347 |
| Official website | ci.shakopee.mn.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2759350 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Shakopee
- Prior Lake3.6 mi SE
- Eden Prairie5.4 mi N
- Savage5.5 mi E
- Chanhassen6.9 mi NW
- Chaska7.3 mi NW
- Carver7.8 mi W
- Bloomington8.8 mi NE
- Credit River9.0 mi SE
- Burnsville9.6 mi E
- Edina10.0 mi NE
- Excelsior10.1 mi NW
- Greenwood10.5 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about Shakopee
What county is Shakopee in?
Shakopee is in Scott County, Minnesota.
What is the population of Shakopee, MN?
43,698 people lived in Shakopee at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Shakopee, MN?
The main ZIP code is 55379. Other ZIP codes: 55347.
What is the elevation of Shakopee?
768 feet (234 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Shakopee?
Prior Lake (3.6 mi), Eden Prairie (5.4 mi), Savage (5.5 mi), Chanhassen (6.9 mi), Chaska (7.3 mi).
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