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Eagan

Minnesota · 67,109 residents (2025 est.) · 31.18 sq mi
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Eagan is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $108,690. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 55% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $397,100. Poverty is rare here, at 5.9% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
55% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
68,000
+7%since 2000
from 63,557 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,181 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 2,038 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
39.3
+20%since 2000
from 32.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:67,109 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
45K52K58K65K71K1990201020202024Eagan
202468K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$108,690
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,388 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$57,112
+89%since 2000
from $30,167 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
67.5%
+15.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.415
+1%since 2010
from 0.409 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade10.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Information9.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services9.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration8.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$397,100
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $161,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,679
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $806 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
67.7%
−7.3 ptssince 2000
from 75.0% in 2000
32.3% rent
Vacancy rate
1.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.0%
−9.7 ptssince 2009
from 25.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 41.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.7
+53%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
44
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.9%(55,219)
Black3.4%(2,147)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(1,424)
Asian5.3%(3,366)
Other0%
Diversity Score25.8%(16,374)
2024
White, non-Hispanic68.4%(46,511)
Black11.5%(7,796)
Hispanic / Latino7.3%(4,976)
Asian8.5%(5,749)
Other4.4%(2,968)
Diversity Score63.1%(42,892)
Diversity Score
63
+145%since 2000
from 26 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
54.7%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 47.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 96.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
19.7%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.2 min
+54%since 2000
from 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
66.5%
−16.5 ptssince 2009
from 83.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
23.9%
+19.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 5.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
72.5%
−7.3 ptssince 2011
from 79.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
54.0%
−18.6 ptssince 2009
from 72.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
49.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
14.9%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.1%
−43.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2012
from 7.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.7%
−90.5 ptssince 2013
from 94.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.9%
+5.4 ptssince 2017
from 89.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
82.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2016
from 84.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2016
from 4.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Eagan, Minnesota?

Eagan, Minnesota has about 68,000 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Eagan, Minnesota?

The typical household in Eagan, Minnesota earns about $108,690 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Eagan, Minnesota expensive?

In Eagan, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $397,100, and the typical rent is about $1,679 a month.

How educated are people in Eagan, Minnesota?

About 54.7% of adults age 25 and over in Eagan, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Eagan, Minnesota?

About 5.9% of people in Eagan, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Eagan, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Eagan, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 20,591 residents, a change of about 43 percent over that period.

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