Origin and History of CHANHASHMI

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Chanhassen is a small town located in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 2,865 at the 2010 census. Chanhassen is the largest incorporated city in Hennepin County. The city was named after Pierre Chanhassen, a French fur trader who was killed by the Sioux in 1825. Pierre Chanhassen was originally from the town of Lachine, Quebec. Chanhassen is located at . According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , of which is land and is water. Chanhassen is located in the humid continental climate zone. As of the census of 2010, there were 2,865 people, 1,111 households, and 775 families residing in the city. The population density was . There were 1,248 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 96.1% White, 0.5% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 0.1% from other races, and 2.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.4% of the population. There were 1,111 households of which 36.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.4% were married couples living together, 10.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.0% were non-families. 28.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 3.05. The median age in the city was 36.5 years. 26.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.8% were from 25 to 44; 26.9% were from 45 to 64; and 12.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.6% male and 50.4% female. As of the census of 2000, there were 2,773 people, 1,118 households, and 809 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,343.4 people per square mile (527.1/km²). There were 1,254 housing units at an average density of 552.1 per square mile (212.1/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 97.15% White, 0.24% African American, 0.48% Native American, 0.92% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.61% from other races, and 1.92% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.84% of the population. There were 1,118 households out of which 36.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.2% were married couples living together, 10.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.9% were non-families. 27.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 3.16. In the city, the population was spread out with 27.1% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 28.2% from 25 to 44, 21.9% from 45 to 64, and 15.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.4 males. The median income for a household in the city was $49,821, and the median income for a family was $54,856. Males had a median income of $41,793 versus $29,583 for females. The per capita income for the city was $21,527. About 4.5% of families and 6.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.2% of those under age 18 and 5.7% of those age 65 or over. Chanhassen is a city that is known for its arts and culture. The city has a symphony orchestra, dance company, and a number of theaters. Chanhassen is home to the Minnesota Twins, a Major League Baseball team. The city is