City · Minnesota
Eagan, Minnesota
Eagan, city, in Dakota County, Minnesota. Eagan had 67,109 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 2.5% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 68,855 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 68,000 (±47). GEOID 2717288.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
67,109
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 68,855 · ACS 2020-2024: 68,000 ±47
Median household income
$108,690
±$3,880 (90% margin)
Minnesota: $89,062
Median home value
$397,100
±$9,006 (90% margin)
Minnesota: $329,300
Median gross rent
$1,679
±$37 (90% margin)
Minnesota: $1,280
Where is Eagan and what county is it in?
Eagan is a city in Dakota County, Minnesota. It covers 31.2 square miles of land, 2,208 residents per square mile in 2020.
Eagan 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 Eagan, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 67,109 people lived in Eagan on July 1, 2025, down 2.5% since 2020, while Minnesota grew 2.2%. The 2020 Census counted 68,855 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 68,000 (±47).
| Measure | Eagan | Dakota County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 68,000 ±47 | 445,771 | +1,621 |
| Households | 28,264 ±536 | 174,362 | +2,053 |
| Average household size | 2.39 ±0.05 | 2.54 | −0.13 |
| Housing units | 28,789 ±567 | 178,879 | +1,850 |
Eagan's population since 2000
From 63,557 in 2000 to 67,109 in 2025: up 5.6%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Eagan 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 Eagan?
The median resident of Eagan is 39.3 years old; 22.3% are under 18 and 16.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 68.4%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 11.5%. 15.0% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Eagan | Dakota County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.3 ±0.9 | 38.6 | +1.1 |
| Under 18 years | 22.3% ±1.0 pts | 24.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 16.1% ±0.9 pts | 15.9% | – |
| Male | 50.2% ±1.1 pts | 49.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 7.3% ±1.3 pts | 8.7% | +2.0 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 68.4% ±1.9 pts | 72.7% | −4.9 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 11.5% ±1.3 pts | 7.7% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 8.5% ±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 | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.8% ±0.7 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.2 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 15.0% ±1.1 pts | 10.1% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 17.6% ±1.5 pts | 14.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.1% ±0.6 pts | 5.9% | – |
| With a disability | 9.5% ±1.0 pts | 10.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.7% ±0.8 pts | 4.2% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 96.6% ±0.7 pts | 95.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 54.7% ±1.8 pts | 45.0% | +2.9 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 19.7% ±1.5 pts | 14.9% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 86.7% ±1.6 pts | 89.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.6% ±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 Eagan earn?
Half of Eagan's 28,264 households earn less than $108,690 a year (±$3,880), against $106,318 in Dakota County and $89,062 in Minnesota. In 2015-2019 it was $111,396 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Eagan | Dakota County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $108,690 ±$3,880 | $106,318 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $136,132 ±$4,228 | $131,262 | – |
| Per capita income | $57,112 ±$1,723 | $52,084 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 5.9% ±0.9 pts | 5.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 6.0% ±2.0 pts | 6.2% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 3.7% ±0.8 pts | 4.9% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.9% ±0.7 pts | 97.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 94.9% ±1.2 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 Eagan?
Owners occupy 67.7% of Eagan's occupied homes and renters 32.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $397,100 by its owner (±$9,006). The median renter pays $1,679 a month including utilities, and 34.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Eagan | Dakota County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $397,100 ±$9,006 | $381,000 | +$42,414 |
| Median gross rent | $1,679 ±$37 | $1,548 | +$201 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 34.5% ±3.8 pts | 39.8% | +5.1 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,059 ±$72 | $2,129 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 67.7% ±1.8 pts | 74.9% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 32.3% ±1.8 pts | 25.1% | – |
| Housing units | 28,789 ±567 | 178,879 | +1,850 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.8% ±1.6 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 50.4% ±1.9 pts | 58.1% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.3% ±0.2 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.0% ±0.3 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 8.8% ±1.2 pts | 9.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 1.0% ±0.4 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.7% ±0.7 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 Eagan building?
Builders took permits for 46 new housing units in Eagan in 2025 (42 in single-family houses), 0.7 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 Eagan work and get to work?
66.5% of Eagan's workers drive alone and 23.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 21.2 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.7%.
| Measure | Eagan | Dakota County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 72.5% ±1.3 pts | 71.0% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.7% ±0.8 pts | 3.6% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 66.5% ±1.9 pts | 67.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 5.6% ±0.8 pts | 7.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.6% ±0.5 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Walked | 1.3% ±0.4 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 23.9% ±1.6 pts | 21.3% | +17.2 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 21.2 min ±0.7 | 23.6 min | −3.1 min |
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 Eagan?
19 census tracts lie mostly in Eagan (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $71,167 (Tract 607.50) to $190,817 (Tract 607.52).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 607.31Dakota County | 5,449 | $152,611 |
| Tract 607.35Dakota County | 5,249 | $76,316 |
| Tract 607.28Dakota County | 5,148 | $125,509 |
| Tract 607.32Dakota County | 4,976 | $158,641 |
| Tract 607.34Dakota County | 4,425 | $136,422 |
| Tract 607.33Dakota County | 4,246 | $106,675 |
| Tract 607.25Dakota County | 4,237 | $81,463 |
| Tract 607.50Dakota County | 4,228 | $71,167 |
| Tract 607.16Dakota County | 4,194 | $129,292 |
| Tract 607.27Dakota County | 3,687 | $93,340 |
| Tract 607.29Dakota County | 3,523 | $138,810 |
| Tract 607.26Dakota County | 3,334 | $79,776 |
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 Eagan) · Census block assignment files
How does Eagan compare with other places in Minnesota?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Eagan is the 584th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 13th-most populous of 855 in Minnesota.
Eagan ranks 146th 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 | 13th | 855 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 490th | 556 |
| Residents per square mile | 52nd | 562 |
| Median household income | 146th | 558 |
| Per capita income | 84th | 562 |
| Median home value | 131st | 559 |
| Median gross rent | 57th | 465 |
| Poverty rate | 299th | 461 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 47th | 559 |
| Median age | 368th | 561 |
| Owner-occupied share | 451st | 561 |
| Work from home | 55th | 525 |
| Travel time to work | 385th | 562 |
Eagan's figures with every place in Minnesota (CSV)
Every place in Minnesota, sortable · Compare Eagan 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 Eagan?
4 of the 57 figures for Eagan 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 Eagan 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 Eagan.