Discover Minnesota House District 54B
Christopher Kartschoke proudly and humbly accepted an official DFL endorsement for Minnesota House District 54B on March 14, 2026.
What do you know about Minnesota House District 54B?
A lake‑centered, family‑focused district in Scott County, blending vibrant small‑city life, exurban neighborhoods, and rural townships southwest of the Twin Cities.
Minnesota House District 54B is home to more than 43,000 people who live, work, and play in and around Prior Lake, one of the fastest‑growing and highest‑income communities in the southwest metro. From lakeshore neighborhoods and new subdivisions to historic main streets and open farmland, 54B brings together city amenities and small‑town character in a single, connected district.
Let’s Get to Know This District Better
Where is District 54B?
District 54B sits in Scott County, southwest of Minneapolis–St. Paul is anchored by the city of Prior Lake and extends into nearby portions of Shakopee, Spring Lake Township, Sand Creek Township, Louisville Township, and Jordan. The district wraps around Prior Lake, reaches toward the Minnesota River, and links growing suburban corridors with historic river and highway communities such as Jordan along U.S. Highway 169.
Who lives in District 54B?
District 54B has about 43,598 residents across 99.1 square miles, for an overall density of roughly 440 people per square mile. Prior Lake itself has about 28,000 residents and is significantly denser than the district as a whole, meaning much of 54B’s population lives in or immediately around the city.
Households across 54B skew strongly family‑oriented, with a high share of married‑couple households and families with children, reflecting Prior Lake’s role as a destination for growing families and professionals. At the same time, older small‑town and rural areas in Jordan and the townships bring in long‑time residents, multi‑generation households, and a mix of owner‑occupied homes on larger lots.
Community and land use
Most land in District 54B is residential, built around the amenities of Prior Lake, the surrounding lakes area, and exurban neighborhoods. You’ll find a predominance of single‑family, owner‑occupied homes, along with townhomes and some multifamily housing in and near Prior Lake and the Shakopee fringe.
Commercial and industrial uses are concentrated along key corridors and hubs, including:
Prior Lake’s revitalized downtown and nearby commercial districts
Highway‑oriented retail and services connecting to Shakopee and Jordan
Business park and industrial land guided by Scott County’s economic‑development plans
Rural parts of the district, including Spring Lake, Sand Creek, and Louisville Townships, feature farms, open space, and low‑density rural‑residential areas that preserve a distinctly countryside feel within the district’s borders.
Schools and Education
Families in District 54B are primarily served by Prior Lake‑Savage Area Schools (ISD 719), with parts of the district also connecting into Shakopee and Jordan public school systems. Prior Lake‑Savage Area Schools highlight a strong educational profile, serving thousands of students across multiple elementary, middle, and high schools anchored in and around Prior Lake.
In Prior Lake, more than 96% of residents have a high school education or higher, and over half hold a bachelor’s degree or higher, indicating a highly educated population within the district’s largest city. This educational attainment contributes to a talent pool that works across the southwest metro in fields such as education, healthcare, technology, manufacturing, logistics, and professional services.
Economy and Financial Profile
District 54B’s economic strength is closely tied to Prior Lake and greater Scott County, which is one of Minnesota’s higher‑income counties. Prior Lake’s median household income is about 130,000 dollars, and its population continues to grow, signaling strong housing demand, a solid tax base, and ongoing investment in community amenities and infrastructure.
Local employment and business activity are shaped by:
A growing base of commercial and industrial development in and around Prior Lake
Nearby regional destinations such as the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community and Mystic Lake enterprises
Easy access to major employment centers via upgraded highway connections and regional corridors
Why District 54B Matters
District 54B is a connector district. It links lake‑lifestyle neighborhoods, growing exurban suburbs, and rural townships, all within one House seat that helps shape Minnesota’s decisions on schools, transportation, housing, and economic growth. Its blend of high‑income, highly educated residents and rapidly developing commercial corridors gives it an outsized voice in the region’s future—while still holding tight to small‑town and rural roots.