City · Minnesota
Apple Valley, Minnesota
Apple Valley, city, in Dakota County, Minnesota. Apple Valley had 55,248 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 2.0% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 56,374 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 55,679 (±41). GEOID 2701900.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
55,248
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 56,374 · ACS 2020-2024: 55,679 ±41
Median household income
$97,673
±$4,987 (90% margin)
Minnesota: $89,062
Median home value
$370,400
±$7,303 (90% margin)
Minnesota: $329,300
Median gross rent
$1,738
±$59 (90% margin)
Minnesota: $1,280
Where is Apple Valley and what county is it in?
Apple Valley is a city in Dakota County, Minnesota. It covers 16.9 square miles of land, 3,341 residents per square mile in 2020.
Apple Valley is in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 15 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Apple Valley, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 55,248 people lived in Apple Valley on July 1, 2025, down 2.0% since 2020, while Minnesota grew 2.2%. The 2020 Census counted 56,374 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 55,679 (±41).
| Measure | Apple Valley | Dakota County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 55,679 ±41 | 445,771 | +2,790 |
| Households | 21,627 ±512 | 174,362 | +1,651 |
| Average household size | 2.55 ±0.06 | 2.54 | −0.08 |
| Housing units | 22,013 ±541 | 178,879 | +1,558 |
Apple Valley's population since 2000
From 45,527 in 2000 to 55,248 in 2025: up 21.4%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Apple Valley as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Apple Valley?
The median resident of Apple Valley is 39.0 years old; 24.9% are under 18 and 17.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 67.7%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 10.9%. 11.7% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Apple Valley | Dakota County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.0 ±1.2 | 38.6 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 24.9% ±1.1 pts | 24.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 17.2% ±1.0 pts | 15.9% | – |
| Male | 47.2% ±1.4 pts | 49.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 7.0% ±1.6 pts | 8.7% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 67.7% ±2.4 pts | 72.7% | −7.6 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 10.9% ±2.1 pts | 7.7% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 6.0% ±1.1 pts | 5.2% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 7.7% ±1.6 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.6% ±0.4 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 11.7% ±1.4 pts | 10.1% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 16.9% ±2.2 pts | 14.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.8% ±0.8 pts | 5.9% | – |
| With a disability | 10.0% ±1.1 pts | 10.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.8% ±1.2 pts | 4.2% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 95.0% ±1.1 pts | 95.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 45.9% ±2.0 pts | 45.0% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 16.4% ±1.6 pts | 14.9% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 88.4% ±1.9 pts | 89.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.3% ±0.5 pts | 1.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Apple Valley earn?
Half of Apple Valley's 21,627 households earn less than $97,673 a year (±$4,987), against $106,318 in Dakota County and $89,062 in Minnesota. In 2015-2019 the median was $109,841 in 2024 dollars, so it fell by $12,168 after inflation. 6.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Apple Valley | Dakota County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $97,673 ±$4,987 | $106,318 | −$12,168 |
| Mean household income | $127,815 ±$6,083 | $131,262 | – |
| Per capita income | $50,382 ±$2,231 | $52,084 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 6.0% ±1.4 pts | 5.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 8.0% ±3.7 pts | 6.2% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 6.0% ±1.4 pts | 4.9% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.8% ±0.6 pts | 97.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 94.8% ±1.0 pts | 94.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Apple Valley?
Owners occupy 73.4% of Apple Valley's occupied homes and renters 26.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $370,400 by its owner (±$7,303). The median renter pays $1,738 a month including utilities, and 42.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Apple Valley | Dakota County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $370,400 ±$7,303 | $381,000 | +$52,881 |
| Median gross rent | $1,738 ±$59 | $1,548 | +$73 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 42.8% ±5.7 pts | 39.8% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,084 ±$56 | $2,129 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 73.4% ±1.6 pts | 74.9% | −4.4 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 26.6% ±1.6 pts | 25.1% | – |
| Housing units | 22,013 ±541 | 178,879 | +1,558 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.2% ±0.2 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.8% ±2.3 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 50.5% ±2.0 pts | 58.1% | – |
| Mobile homes | 1.8% ±0.5 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.7% ±0.4 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 11.7% ±1.3 pts | 9.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 1.1% ±0.5 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.3% ±0.9 pts | 4.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Apple Valley building?
Builders took permits for 235 new housing units in Apple Valley in 2025 (25 in single-family houses), 4.3 per 1,000 residents against 3.6 across Minnesota.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Apple Valley work and get to work?
65.5% of Apple Valley's workers drive alone and 22.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 24.6 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.1%.
| Measure | Apple Valley | Dakota County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 68.7% ±1.5 pts | 71.0% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.1% ±0.9 pts | 3.6% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 65.5% ±2.4 pts | 67.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.6% ±1.4 pts | 7.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 2.0% ±0.7 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Walked | 0.7% ±0.4 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 22.4% ±2.0 pts | 21.3% | +17.5 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 24.6 min ±1.5 | 23.6 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Apple Valley?
13 census tracts lie mostly in Apple Valley (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $66,154 (Tract 608.05) to $142,614 (Tract 608.39).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 608.12Dakota County | 7,154 | $91,998 |
| Tract 608.28Dakota County | 5,947 | $77,862 |
| Tract 608.06Dakota County | 5,772 | $122,285 |
| Tract 608.11Dakota County | 4,785 | $87,692 |
| Tract 608.39Dakota County | 4,606 | $142,614 |
| Tract 608.23Dakota County | 4,335 | $125,076 |
| Tract 608.38Dakota County | 3,968 | $93,056 |
| Tract 608.29Dakota County | 3,854 | $77,547 |
| Tract 608.05Dakota County | 3,503 | $66,154 |
| Tract 608.24Dakota County | 3,407 | $99,107 |
| Tract 608.41Dakota County | 3,366 | $92,292 |
| Tract 608.40Dakota County | 3,193 | $131,371 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Apple Valley) · Census block assignment files
How does Apple Valley compare with other places in Minnesota?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Apple Valley is the 747th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 17th-most populous of 855 in Minnesota.
Apple Valley ranks 226th of 558 places in Minnesota with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 17th | 855 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 461st | 556 |
| Residents per square mile | 22nd | 562 |
| Median household income | 226th | 558 |
| Per capita income | 149th | 562 |
| Median home value | 183rd | 559 |
| Median gross rent | 47th | 465 |
| Poverty rate | 295th | 461 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 83rd | 559 |
| Median age | 376th | 561 |
| Owner-occupied share | 388th | 561 |
| Work from home | 67th | 525 |
| Travel time to work | 247th | 562 |
Apple Valley's figures with every place in Minnesota (CSV)
Every place in Minnesota, sortable · Compare Apple Valley with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Apple Valley?
4 of the 57 figures for Apple Valley on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Apple Valley are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Apple Valley.