Eagan, Minnesota Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Eagan, MN Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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A
Health Above average
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Income Above average
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Education Top grade
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population
| Metric | Eagan | Minnesota Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 67,819 | 5,724,000 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 2027.0 | 65.8 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.41% | 0.64% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 38.0 | 37.1 | 37.3 |
| Households | 28,188 | 2,299,361 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Eagan grew by 6.6% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 67,819 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Eagan is Millennials, aged 29–44, at 23.6% of residents. That is 1.7 points above Minnesota as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 13,822 20.4% -0.9 pts
- Millennials 29–44 15,981 23.6% +1.7 pts
- Gen X 45–60 15,726 23.2% +3.5 pts
- Boomers 61–79 9,549 14.1% -2.5 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Minnesota, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 49.9% of the people living in Eagan and men 50.1%.
- Women 49.9% Minnesota 50.0%
- Men 50.1% Minnesota 50.0%
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Economy
Eagan has a the economy index of A, which means it is very prosperous.
| Metric | Eagan | Minnesota Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $110,130 | $89,852 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 3.48% | 4.43% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.7% | 4.1% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Eagan is about 23% higher than in Minnesota.
Housing
| Metric | Eagan | Minnesota Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $566,173 | $236,718 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $1,679 | $1,280 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 67.7% | 72.2% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Eagan is about 28.1 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,679 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Eagan spend about 42 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 175 hours, about 7.3 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Eagan | Minnesota Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 21.0 | 20.3 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 42.0 | 40.6 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 175 | 169 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,430 | $5,249 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 23.9% | 17.6% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 14,026 | 7,066 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,182 | 854 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Eagan is 21 minutes, longer than the 20 minutes in Minnesota.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Eagan has a education index of A+, which means it is exceptionally educated.
| Metric | Eagan | Minnesota Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 50.1% | 35.5% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.38 | 2.43 | 2.53 |
Health
Eagan has a health index of A, which means it is very healthy.
| Metric | Eagan | Minnesota Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 81.1 | 80.8 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 8.2% | 13.0% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 13.1% | 18.5% | 19.0% |
Eagan, MN Compared With Nearby Cities
How Eagan, MN compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eagan, MN | 67,819 | $110,130 #1/2 | $566,173 #1/2 | 21.0 min #1/2 |
| Apple Valley, MN | 55,585 | $98,234 | $6,799 | 22.2 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Eagan, Minnesota.
How many people live in Eagan, Minnesota?
About 67,819 people live in Eagan, Minnesota, in 28,188 households of 2.4 people on average. The median age is 38.0, close to the U.S. median of 37.3.
Is Eagan, Minnesota urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Eagan, Minnesota has 2,027 people per square mile, a density typical of urban and suburban areas. That is about 23 times the U.S. average of 86.
Is Eagan, Minnesota an affordable place to live?
The median home costs 5.1 times the median household income ($566,173 against $110,130), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $1,679 a month takes about 18% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
Is unemployment high in Eagan, Minnesota?
Unemployment in Eagan, Minnesota is only 3.7%, well below the U.S. rate of 5.2%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
What share of adults in Eagan, Minnesota have a college degree?
50.1% of adults in Eagan, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 5 in 10), well above the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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