Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Eagan, MN Population, Income & Demographics 2026

CSAMinneapolis-St. Paul MSAMinneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington#10/210 Population

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

68,000

Median Agei

39.3

Race & Ethnicityi

White

68.4%46,511

Black

11.5%7,796

Asian

8.5%5,749

Hispanic/Latino

7.3%4,976

Two or More

3.8%2,591

Other

0.4%280

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%89

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%8

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.9%894

High School Diploma

12.8%6,109

Some College (<1 yr)

5%2,378

Some College (1+ yr)

11.7%5,587

Associate's Degree

10.6%5,054

Bachelor's Degree

35%16,727

Master's Degree

14.1%6,726

Professional Degree

3.3%1,573

Doctorate

2.3%1,111

HS or Higher

96.6%

BA or Higher

54.7%

Graduate+

19.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$397,100

Median Renti

$1,679

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

67.7%19,139

Renter-Occupied

32.3%9,125

Total Units

28,789

Homeownership

67.7%

Vacancy Rate

1.8%

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$108,690

Mean Household Incomei

$136,132

Per Capita Incomei

$57,112

Poverty Ratei

5.9%

Unemploymenti

3.7%

Labor Forcei

39,893

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

492

Residentsi

1,205

Avg. Tenant Renti

$812/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

16 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers27 homes99% occupied$812/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 81 homes

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $108,690/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $33K/yr

56%

Very low income$33K–$54K/yr

40%

Low income$54K–$87K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

88% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

52% of subsidized households are minority

7% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

4% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

2,681(5.1% of civilian adults)