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Eagan, Minnesota is a city located in Dakota County approximately 15 miles south of Minneapolis and St. Paul. With a population of 66,462 as of the 2020 census, it is the 8th largest city in Minnesota. The city has seen rapid growth over the past few decades, more than quadrupling in size since 1980 when the population was 15,013.

History

The area that is now Eagan was originally home to the Mdewakanton Dakota people. In the early 1800s, the land was purchased from the Dakota by the U.S. government and European settlers began establishing farms in the area. The city itself was named after Patrick Eagan who farmed near the town site in the mid-1800s. Eagan was incorporated as a village in 1958 and became a statutory city in 1974 as continued growth took place.

For more on the history of Eagan, visit the Eagan, Minnesota Wikipedia page.

Geography

Eagan covers 33.42 square miles of land. It is located along the south bank of Minnesota River and has varying terrain with valleys created by the river and its tributaries. According to the City of Eagan website, the city's elevation ranges from 870 feet above sea level along the river to 1,015 feet above sea level in the glacial moraine area.

Some key geographic coordinates and locations in Eagan include:

• Eagan City Hall - 3830 Pilot Knob Rd, Eagan, MN 55122 (45.4489° N, 93.1695° W)
• Lebanon Hills Regional Park - Visitor Center, 1285 County Road 24, Eagan, MN 55123 (44.8372° N, 93.2146° W)
• Eagan Water Park - 1501 Central Pkwy, Eagan, MN 55121 (44.8117° N, 93.1674° W)

Population

As mentioned previously, Eagan currently has an estimated population of 66,462 residents according to 2020 census data. This makes it the 8th most populous city in Minnesota. Some key facts about Eagan's population:

• Between 1980 and 2020, the population grew by 342% from 15,013 to 66,462
• The population density is 1,988 people per square mile
• The racial makeup is approximately 83% White, 7% Asian, 5% Black or African American, 3% Hispanic or Latino, 1% Two or more races
• The median age is 36.8 years old
• There are around 24,994 households with an average of 2.59 people per household

Economy and Major Employers

Some of the major industries and employers in Eagan include:

• Health Care - Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota (6601 Chancellor Dr, Eagan, MN 55122, phone: 651-662-8000), M Health Fairview Clinic (2750 Blue Water Rd Suite 300, Eagan, MN 55121, phone: 651-406-4000)
• Technology - Thomson Reuters (610 Opperman Dr, Eagan, MN 55123, phone: 651-687-7000)
• Insurance - State Farm Insurance (3001 Weston Pkwy, Eagan, MN 55121, phone: 651-452-3000)
• Retail - Walmart, Target, Best Buy, mall of America and other major retailers with locations in Eagan
• Manufacturing - Electrolux Home Products (7833 W Berkshire Cir, Eagan, MN 55122, phone: 651-450-3000)
• Education - Local K-12 public school districts and Dakota County Technical College

For more on business and the economy in Eagan, visit the City of Eagan - Businesses page.

Attractions and Landmarks

Some of the most popular attractions and landmarks in Eagan include:

• Lebanon Hills Regional Park - Large park with hiking/biking trails, swimming beach, visitor center. (Dakota County Website)
• Minnesota Vikings Headquarters - Headquarters and training facilities for the NFL's Minnesota Vikings. (Vikings Website)
• Clem's Baseball Park - Home stadium for local amateur baseball teams. (City of Eagan Website)
• Eagan Art Festival - Popular annual art fair held each August. (Eagan Art Festival Facebook)
• Eagan Water Park - Indoor and outdoor water park with slides and pools. (City of Eagan Website)

Education

Public education in Eagan is provided by two school districts:

• Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan Public Schools (Independent School District 196) - Serves the northern part of Eagan
• Eagan-Burnsville Public Schools (Independent School District 197) - Serves the southern part of Eagan

Higher education options include Dakota County Technical College which has a campus located in Eagan.

Transportation

Some key transportation infrastructure serving Eagan includes:

• Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport - Located just north of Eagan in Bloomington
• Interstate 35E - Runs north-south through Eagan
• Interstate 494 - Runs east-west through the northern part of Eagan
• Minnesota Highway 55 - Runs east-west through the middle of Eagan
• Metro Transit - Bus service to Minneapolis–Saint Paul metro area

Local Resources

• City of Eagan - Official city government website
• Dakota County - Eagan is located in Dakota County
• Eagan Art House - Community art center
• Eagan Parks & Recreation - Manages parks, rec programs, facilities
• Volunteer Opportunities - Ways to volunteer in the community
• Thomson Reuters - Major local employer
• M Health Fairview Clinic - Eagan - Major medical clinic

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