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Eagle Lake

Minnesota · 3,278 residents · 1.925 sq mi
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Eagle Lake is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $75,610. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 83% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $195,300. At a median age of 32.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 32.5
US median: 38.8
Average education
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,278
+83%since 2000
from 1,787 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,703 / sq mi
+83%since 2000
from 928 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
32.5
+7%since 2000
from 30.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Eagle Lake
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$75,610
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,413 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,883
+81%since 2000
from $17,574 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
50.9%
+19.6 ptssince 2009
from 31.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.6%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food7.6%
US avg: 2%
Other services7.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$195,300
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $97,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,267
+85%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $456 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.2%
−17.0 ptssince 2000
from 84.2% in 2000
32.8% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+22%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(1,722)
Black0.7%(12)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(25)
Asian0.6%(10)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.5%(116)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.5%(2,869)
Black2.5%(82)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(120)
Asian1.2%(40)
Other8%(261)
Diversity Score33.5%(1,099)
Diversity Score
34
+414%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.7%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 26.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.2%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 90.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.5 min
+81%since 2000
from 10.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 86.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2011
from 3.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
81.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 84.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.9%
−31.7 ptssince 2009
from 63.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
50.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.4%
−90.2 ptssince 2013
from 93.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Eagle Lake, Minnesota?

Eagle Lake, Minnesota has about 3,278 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Eagle Lake, Minnesota earns about $75,610 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Eagle Lake, Minnesota expensive?

In Eagle Lake, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $195,300, and the typical rent is about $1,267 a month.

How educated are people in Eagle Lake, Minnesota?

About 33.7% of adults age 25 and over in Eagle Lake, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Eagle Lake, Minnesota?

About 7.1% of people in Eagle Lake, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Eagle Lake, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Eagle Lake, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,575 residents, a change of about 92 percent over that period.

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