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  Shakopee - Demographic History
City DETAILS
Parents > United States > Minnesota > MN Counties > Scott > Shakopee  
Websitehttp://www.shakopeemn.gov
Established May 23, 1857
Disbanded Still Active
Last ModifiedRP March 16, 2022 05:02pm
DescriptionThe mayor is the chief executive officer of the city and presides at meetings of the City Council. The mayor is a voting member of the council, with no power of veto. The mayor is elected to serve a four-year term. Four City Council members are elected to staggered, four-year terms. Both the mayor and the City Council members are elected at-large, on a nonpartisan basis.

The City Council meets regularly on the first and third Tuesdays of each month at 7 p.m., with special sessions scheduled when necessary. Meetings are held in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 485 Gorman St.
The City of Shakopee is located in the southwest corner of the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area, 23 miles from Minneapolis. The City has approximately 29 square miles within its corporate limits.

Residents of Shakopee enjoy both the atmosphere of a small town and the resources of a metropolitan area. The City has its own downtown central business district, regional medical center, and business park. In addition, Shakopee's location within the metro area offers numerous opportunities for higher education, employment and recreation, as well as nationally renowned cultural, entertainment and sporting events.

Shakopee is a major regional entertainment center. Area attractions include: ValleyFair, Mystic Lake Casino, Dakota Country Casino, Canterbury Park, Murphy's Landing, the Renaissance Festival and Raceway Park. Shakopee attracts over 4 million tourists annually.

INFORMATION
DatePopulation
Apr 01, 2020
Population
43,698 (100%)
Jul 01, 2010
Population
37,076 (100%)
Jul 01, 2008
Population
33,455 (100%)
Jul 01, 2000
Population
20,568 (100%)
Apr 01, 1990
Population
11,739 (100%)
Apr 01, 1980
Population
9,941 (100%)
Apr 01, 1970
Population
6,876 (100%)
Apr 01, 1960
Population
5,201 (100%)
Apr 01, 1950
Population
3,185 (100%)
Apr 01, 1940
Population
2,418 (100%)
Apr 01, 1930
Population
2,023 (100%)
Jan 01, 1920
Population
1,988 (100%)
Apr 15, 1910
Population
2,302 (100%)
Jun 01, 1900
Population
2,047 (100%)
Jun 02, 1890
Population
1,757 (100%)
Jun 01, 1880
Population
2,011 (100%)
Jun 01, 1870
Population
1,349 (100%)
Jun 01, 1860
Population
1,138 (100%)