Rosemount, Minnesota Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Rosemount, 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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Source: Map AI Methodology
Population
| Metric | Rosemount | Minnesota Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 27,562 | 5,724,000 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 782.5 | 65.8 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 2.19% | 0.64% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 37.1 | 37.1 | 37.3 |
| Households | 9,925 | 2,299,361 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Rosemount grew by 32.5% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 27,562 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Rosemount is Gen X, aged 45–60, at 23.6% of residents. That is 3.9 points above Minnesota as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 5,501 20.0% -1.3 pts
- Millennials 29–44 6,117 22.2% +0.3 pts
- Gen X 45–60 6,494 23.6% +3.9 pts
- Boomers 61–79 3,395 12.3% -4.2 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 49.8% of the people living in Rosemount and men 50.2%.
- Women 49.8% Minnesota 50.0%
- Men 50.2% Minnesota 50.0%
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Economy
Rosemount has a the economy index of A+, which means it is exceptionally prosperous.
| Metric | Rosemount | Minnesota Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $131,100 | $89,852 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.26% | 4.43% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.5% | 4.1% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Rosemount is about 46% higher than in Minnesota.
Housing
| Metric | Rosemount | Minnesota Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $625,000 | $236,718 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $1,640 | $1,280 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 87.4% | 72.2% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Rosemount is about 31.8 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,640 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Rosemount spend about 48 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 200 hours, about 8.3 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Rosemount | Minnesota Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 24.0 | 20.3 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 48.0 | 40.6 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 200 | 169 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $6,198 | $5,249 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 25.1% | 17.6% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 5,861 | 7,066 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,405 | 854 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Rosemount is 24 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
Rosemount has a education index of A, which means it is very educated.
| Metric | Rosemount | Minnesota Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 47.9% | 35.5% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.76 | 2.43 | 2.53 |
Health
Rosemount has a health index of A, which means it is very healthy.
| Metric | Rosemount | Minnesota Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 81.1 | 80.8 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 8.3% | 13.0% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 13.9% | 18.5% | 19.0% |
Rosemount, MN Compared With Nearby Cities
How Rosemount, MN compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosemount, MN | 27,562 | $131,100 #1/3 | $625,000 #1/3 | 24.0 min #3/3 |
| Inver Grove Heights, MN | 34,071 | $102,159 | $8,394 | 21.7 min |
| Eagan, MN | 67,819 | $110,130 | $566,173 | 21.0 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Rosemount, Minnesota.
What is the population of Rosemount, Minnesota?
About 27,562 people live in Rosemount, Minnesota, in 9,925 households of 2.8 people on average. The median age is 37.1, close to the U.S. median of 37.3.
How densely populated is Rosemount, Minnesota?
Averaged over its land area, Rosemount, Minnesota has 782 people per square mile, a density typical of a mix of suburbs, small towns and farmland. That is about 9.1 times the U.S. average of 86.
How affordable is housing in Rosemount, Minnesota?
The median home costs 4.8 times the median household income ($625,000 against $131,100), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $1,640 a month takes about 15% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
Is it hard to find a job in Rosemount, Minnesota?
Unemployment in Rosemount, Minnesota is only 3.5%, well below the U.S. rate of 5.2%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
How common is a college degree in Rosemount, Minnesota?
47.9% of adults in Rosemount, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 2), well above the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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