Credit River city, Minnesota
Credit River city profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Credit River city is a geographic entity located in Scott County, Minnesota. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 5,644. The land area covers 23.40 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 5,644 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 44.8 yrs | ±5.8 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 1,941 | ±161 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 2,000 | ±167 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,941 | ±161 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 59 | ±60 |
| Median Home Value | $595,000 | ±$45,488 |
| Median Gross Rent | Suppressed | — |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $143,125 | ±$25,255 |
| Per Capita Income | $75,691 | ±$10,971 |
| Poverty Rate | 2.1% | ±1.4% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 117 | ±79 |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.9% | ±1.4% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 3,383 | ±232 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 97.5% | ±4.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 5,589 (2024)
ID: 186122
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Municipal | Official Local Government |
Contact: CHAIR
18985 MEADOW VIEW BLVD, PRIOR LAKE MN 55372-3128
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GUS Population: 157,206 (2024)
ID: 167378
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL ANALYST
200 4TH AVE W, SHAKOPEE MN 55379-1263
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alternative School Nearby | 09-12 | CHASKA, MN | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 06-08 | CHASKA, MN | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 06-12 | CHASKA, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | ROSEMOUNT, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | ROSEMOUNT, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | ROSEMOUNT, MN | |
| Special Education School Nearby | PK-12 | ROSEMOUNT, MN | |
| Special Education School Nearby | PK-12 | ROSEMOUNT, MN | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 08-12 | ROSEMOUNT, MN | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 09-12 | ROSEMOUNT, MN |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Bethany Global University
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College | 8.6 mi away | 6820 Auto Club Road, Bloomington, MN, 55438-2849 |
8003233417
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PRIOR LAKE BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 4.4 mi away | 16210 EAGLE CREEK AVENUE S.E., PRIOR LAKE, MN, 55372 |
(952) 447-3375
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Normandale Community College
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College | 11.1 mi away | 9700 France Ave S, Bloomington, MN, 55431-4399 |
9523588200
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LAKEVILLE: HERITAGE LIBRARY
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Library | 5.8 mi away | 20085 HERITAGE DRIVE, LAKEVILLE, MN, 55044 |
(952) 891-0360
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Empire Beauty School-Bloomington
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College Vocational | 11.4 mi away | 9749 Lyndale Ave S, Bloomington, MN, 55420-4232 |
8009204593
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BURNSVILLE: BURNHAVEN COMM LIBRARY
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Library | 6.1 mi away | 1101 W COUNTY ROAD 42, BURNSVILLE, MN, 55337 |
(952) 891-0300
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Northwestern Health Sciences University
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College | 12.7 mi away | 2501 W 84th St, Bloomington, MN, 55431 |
9528884777
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SAVAGE BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 6.5 mi away | 13090 ALABAMA AV S, SAVAGE, MN, 55378 |
(952) 707-1770
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Academy College
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College | 13.1 mi away | 1600 W. 82nd Street, Suite 100, Bloomington, MN, 55431-1411 |
9528510066
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ELKO NEW MARKET BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 6.9 mi away | 110 J. ROBERTS WAY, ELKO NEW MARKET, MN, 55054 |
(952) 496-8030
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at FARMINGTON 3 NW, MN US, located 9.4 miles from Credit River city. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22.9° | 7.8° | 15.4° | 1.05" | 10.5" |
| February | 28.1° | 11.8° | 19.9° | 0.81" | 6.4" |
| March | 41.1° | 24.0° | 32.5° | 1.66" | 8.0" |
| April | 56.2° | 36.3° | 46.3° | 2.72" | 1.8" |
| May | 68.6° | 48.2° | 58.4° | 3.93" | 0.0" |
| June | 78.1° | 58.5° | 68.3° | 4.89" | 0.0" |
| July | 82.0° | 62.6° | 72.3° | 4.24" | 0.0" |
| August | 79.0° | 60.1° | 69.6° | 4.42" | 0.0" |
| September | 72.0° | 52.3° | 62.2° | 3.20" | 0.0" |
| October | 57.9° | 39.4° | 48.6° | 2.75" | 0.3" |
| November | 41.6° | 26.5° | 34.0° | 1.64" | 7.0" |
| December | 27.7° | 14.4° | 21.1° | 1.01" | 7.0" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Credit River city | City | 0.0 mi | — |
| Lakeville city | City | 5.4 mi | — |
| Prior Lake city | City | 5.4 mi | — |
| Savage city | City | 6.1 mi | — |
| Elko New Market city | City | 7.3 mi | — |
| Burnsville city | City | 7.6 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2713913708. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.