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Eagle Bend

Minnesota · 542 residents (2025 est.) · 1.35 sq mi
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Eagle Bend has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,559. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $99,100. At a median age of 32.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 44% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 32.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
597
Unchangedsince 2000
from 595 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
442 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 441 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
32.6
−20%since 2000
from 40.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:542 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4304895496086671990201020202024Eagle Bend
2024597
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,559
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,308 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,654
+89%since 2000
from $12,517 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
28.7%
+14.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 14.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.367
−15%since 2010
from 0.432 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade24.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Information11.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade10.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing1.3%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$99,100
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$692
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $269 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
82.9%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 76.1% in 2000
17.1% rent
Vacancy rate
13.0%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.6%
−22.9 ptssince 2009
from 41.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
9.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.0
+31%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
34
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(584)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(5)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.9%(17)
2024
White, non-Hispanic62.8%(375)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino9.5%(57)
Asian0%(0)
Other27.6%(165)
Diversity Score65%(388)
Diversity Score
65
+2116%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.4%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.1%
+14.4 ptssince 2000
from 81.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.8%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.3 min
+106%since 2000
from 14.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.5%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 71.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.2%
−15.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.8%
−12.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.6%
−4.7 ptssince 2011
from 7.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2011
from 57.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.5%
−14.8 ptssince 2009
from 28.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
15.2%
−56.0 ptssince 2009
from 71.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.6%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
Female
46.4%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.3%
−33.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.1%
−2.7 ptssince 2012
from 12.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.5%
−76.2 ptssince 2013
from 77.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
71.7%
+14.3 ptssince 2017
from 57.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2016
from 98.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2016
from 0.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Eagle Bend, Minnesota?

Eagle Bend, Minnesota has about 597 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Eagle Bend, Minnesota?

The typical household in Eagle Bend, Minnesota earns about $49,559 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Eagle Bend, Minnesota expensive?

In Eagle Bend, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $99,100, and the typical rent is about $692 a month.

How educated are people in Eagle Bend, Minnesota?

About 5.4% of adults age 25 and over in Eagle Bend, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Eagle Bend, Minnesota?

About 15.7% of people in Eagle Bend, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Eagle Bend, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Eagle Bend, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 61 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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