City · Minnesota
Rosemount, Minnesota
Rosemount, city, in Dakota County, Minnesota. Rosemount had 31,881 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 24.3% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 25,650 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 27,562 (±36). GEOID 2755726.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
31,881
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 25,650 · ACS 2020-2024: 27,562 ±36
Median household income
$129,625
±$10,208 (90% margin)
Minnesota: $89,062
Median home value
$424,100
±$10,176 (90% margin)
Minnesota: $329,300
Median gross rent
$1,640
±$113 (90% margin)
Minnesota: $1,280
Where is Rosemount and what county is it in?
Rosemount is a city in Dakota County, Minnesota. It covers 33.3 square miles of land, 771 residents per square mile in 2020.
Rosemount 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 Rosemount, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 31,881 people lived in Rosemount on July 1, 2025, up 24.3% since 2020, faster than Minnesota (+2.2%). The 2020 Census counted 25,650 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 27,562 (±36).
| Measure | Rosemount | Dakota County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 27,562 ±36 | 445,771 | +3,270 |
| Households | 9,924 ±320 | 174,362 | +1,361 |
| Average household size | 2.77 ±0.09 | 2.54 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 10,175 ±334 | 178,879 | +1,476 |
Rosemount's population since 2000
From 14,619 in 2000 to 31,881 in 2025: up 118.1%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Rosemount 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 Rosemount?
The median resident of Rosemount is 38.9 years old; 26.5% are under 18 and 13.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 82.2%, then non-Hispanic Asian residents at 5.8%. 7.4% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Rosemount | Dakota County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.9 ±1.7 | 38.6 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 26.5% ±1.4 pts | 24.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 13.8% ±1.4 pts | 15.9% | – |
| Male | 50.3% ±1.7 pts | 49.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.5% ±1.2 pts | 8.7% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 82.2% ±2.6 pts | 72.7% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 3.1% ±1.3 pts | 7.7% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 5.8% ±1.2 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% ±0.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.2% ±1.1 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.2 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 7.4% ±1.4 pts | 10.1% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 8.2% ±1.6 pts | 14.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.9% ±1.0 pts | 5.9% | – |
| With a disability | 8.9% ±1.5 pts | 10.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 1.6% ±0.6 pts | 4.2% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 97.3% ±1.0 pts | 95.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 51.6% ±3.1 pts | 45.0% | +4.2 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 17.2% ±2.0 pts | 14.9% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 91.5% ±2.0 pts | 89.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.7% ±0.7 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 Rosemount earn?
Half of Rosemount's 9,924 households earn less than $129,625 a year (±$10,208), against $106,318 in Dakota County and $89,062 in Minnesota. In 2015-2019 it was $128,907 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 3.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Rosemount | Dakota County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $129,625 ±$10,208 | $106,318 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $162,820 ±$9,851 | $131,262 | – |
| Per capita income | $59,464 ±$3,503 | $52,084 | +$5,707 |
| People below the poverty line | 3.0% ±1.1 pts | 5.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 2.2% ±1.5 pts | 6.2% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 3.2% ±1.1 pts | 4.9% | – |
| Households with a computer | 98.9% ±0.6 pts | 97.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 96.2% ±1.1 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 Rosemount?
Owners occupy 87.4% of Rosemount's occupied homes and renters 12.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $424,100 by its owner (±$10,176). The median renter pays $1,640 a month including utilities, and 36.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Rosemount | Dakota County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $424,100 ±$10,176 | $381,000 | +$80,736 |
| Median gross rent | $1,640 ±$113 | $1,548 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 36.6% ±9.0 pts | 39.8% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,266 ±$78 | $2,129 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 87.4% ±1.9 pts | 74.9% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 12.6% ±1.9 pts | 25.1% | – |
| Housing units | 10,175 ±334 | 178,879 | +1,476 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±0.3 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.6% ±3.7 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 68.0% ±2.2 pts | 58.1% | – |
| Mobile homes | 1.9% ±0.9 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 4.3% ±1.0 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 14.6% ±2.2 pts | 9.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 3.0% ±1.0 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.3% ±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 Rosemount building?
Builders took permits for 607 new housing units in Rosemount in 2025 (443 in single-family houses), 19.0 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 Rosemount work and get to work?
66.1% of Rosemount's workers drive alone and 25.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 28.1 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.5%.
| Measure | Rosemount | Dakota County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 72.8% ±1.9 pts | 71.0% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.5% ±1.1 pts | 3.6% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 66.1% ±3.0 pts | 67.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 5.6% ±1.2 pts | 7.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.0% ±0.9 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Walked | 1.5% ±0.6 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 25.1% ±2.9 pts | 21.3% | +19.4 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 28.1 min ±4.2 | 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 Rosemount?
7 census tracts lie mostly in Rosemount (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $79,539 (Tract 610.08) to $222,697 (Tract 610.10).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 610.09Dakota County | 7,696 | $162,188 |
| Tract 610.07Dakota County | 5,315 | $116,824 |
| Tract 610.10Dakota County | 3,730 | $222,697 |
| Tract 610.03Dakota County | 3,713 | $169,688 |
| Tract 610.11Dakota County | 2,591 | $99,643 |
| Tract 610.08Dakota County | 2,275 | $79,539 |
| Tract 610.05Dakota County | 2,242 | $99,943 |
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 Rosemount) · Census block assignment files
How does Rosemount compare with other places in Minnesota?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Rosemount is the 1,293rd-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 31st-most populous of 855 in Minnesota.
Rosemount ranks 58th 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 | 31st | 855 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 8th | 556 |
| Residents per square mile | 261st | 562 |
| Median household income | 58th | 558 |
| Per capita income | 66th | 562 |
| Median home value | 98th | 559 |
| Median gross rent | 68th | 465 |
| Poverty rate | 427th | 461 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 59th | 559 |
| Median age | 380th | 561 |
| Owner-occupied share | 248th | 561 |
| Work from home | 44th | 525 |
| Travel time to work | 136th | 562 |
Rosemount's figures with every place in Minnesota (CSV)
Every place in Minnesota, sortable · Compare Rosemount 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 Rosemount?
7 of the 57 figures for Rosemount 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 Rosemount 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 Rosemount.