Communities Shakopee
Community pride since 1857
Incorporated in 1857 as a river town, Shakopee has both a rich history and a progressive future. The county seat of Scott County, as well as home to Minnesota’s only outdoor amusement park, Shakopee has a highly skilled workforce that attracts a variety of businesses to our area.
Over the last decade, Shakopee was one of the fastest growing cities in the state, with the population growing more than 80% since 2000. The construction of the U.S. Highway 169 Bloomington Ferry Bridge in the mid-1990s improved access to the Twin Cities metropolitan area and made the city a major player along this significant transit corridor.
Canterbury Park is located in Shakopee, as well as Seagate, St Francis Regional Medical Center, and Imagine! Print Solutions.
*US Census Data
Key Statistics
44,547
Population
$90,642
Median household income
92.9%
Percent of population with high school education or higher
37.1%
Percent of population with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Affordable Rentals
The CDA collaborates with private and public resources to connect cities with options for affordable rentals, making sure that no matter your means you can live in Shakopee.
Local Business Incentives & Programs
Our resource library is full of information about incentives to give you a boost in Shakopee or any of our other communities across Scott County. Click below to start researching.
NextStage for Entrepreneurs
NextStage for Entrepreneurs provides one-on-one consulting, small group learning, and access to loan capital for businesses and entrepreneurs throughout Scott County. This program is provided free of charge to Scott County residents and businesses and is closely integrated with other local programs aimed at assisting Scott County entrepreneurs and businesses.
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Tax
Abatement
Tax abatement is a temporary deferral of taxes by the city, county, or a combination of both. The tax abatement proceeds can be used to pay for public improvements that benefit the property, acquire and convey land, reimburse the cost of improvements made to the property, and other development costs.
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Helpful Resources
General Contact Information
485 Gorman Street
Shakopee, MN 55379
Main Phone: 952-233-9300
Utility and Service Providers
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Electric: Shakopee Public Utilities, Xcel Energy
Natural Gas: CenterPoint Energy
Water & Sewer: Shakopee Public Utilities
Internet & Telephone: Comcast, CenturyLink
Other Resources
Trip Advisor: 10 Things to do in Shakopee