Eagan, Minnesota facts for kids
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Eagan
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Eagan City Hall
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Location within Dakota County and Minnesota
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Dakota |
| Established | 1860 |
| Incorporated | 1972 |
| Named for | Patrick Eagan |
| Area | |
| • City | 33.46 sq mi (86.66 km2) |
| • Land | 31.18 sq mi (80.75 km2) |
| • Water | 2.28 sq mi (5.90 km2) |
| Elevation | 958 ft (288 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • City | 68,855 |
| • Estimate
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67,534 |
| • Rank | US: 562nd MN: 13th |
| • Density | 2,208.31/sq mi (852.64/km2) |
| • Metro | 3,693,729 (US: 16th) |
| • Demonym | Eaganites |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Codes |
55121, 55122, 55123
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| Area code(s) | 651 |
| FIPS code | 27-17288 |
| GNIS ID | 0654525 |
Eagan is a city in Dakota County, Minnesota. It's located south of Saint Paul, right on the south bank of the Minnesota River. This river joins the Mississippi River nearby. Eagan is part of the larger Minneapolis–Saint Paul area, often called the "Twin Cities." In 2020, about 68,855 people lived in Eagan. The city was once home to the main office of Northwest Airlines.
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History of Eagan
Eagan was named after Patrick Eagan. He was the first leader of the town board. Patrick Eagan farmed 220 acres of land close to where the town hall is today. He was born in 1811 and his wife, Margaret Twohy, in 1816. They moved from Ireland to New York, then settled in the Eagan area around 1853.
Eagan started as a farming town, mostly settled by Irish families. It was even known as the "Onion Capital of the United States." The city grew a lot after new roads and bridges were built. In 1980, a six-lane bridge was built over the Minnesota River. Also, the Interstate 35E freeway was finished in the mid-1980s.
Eagan's northern edge is mostly along Interstate 494. Its southern border is about a mile south of Cliff Road. The eastern border follows Minnesota State Highway 3. The western border is mostly along the Minnesota River.
Geography of Eagan
The United States Census Bureau says Eagan covers about 33.43 square miles (86.66 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with about 2.31 square miles (5.90 square kilometers) being water.
Several important highways run through Eagan. These include Interstate 35E, Interstate 494, and Minnesota Highways 13, 55, 77, and 149.
The Eagan Core Greenway is a special project. It helps protect Eagan's natural green spaces. This project focuses on Patrick Eagan Park and a two-mile greenway. This greenway connects the park to Lebanon Hills Regional Park.
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Cascade Bay
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Civic Arena
Population Changes in Eagan
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 565 | — | |
| 1870 | 670 | 18.6% | |
| 1880 | 645 | −3.7% | |
| 1890 | 743 | 15.2% | |
| 1900 | 898 | 20.9% | |
| 1910 | 899 | 0.1% | |
| 1920 | 857 | −4.7% | |
| 1930 | 852 | −0.6% | |
| 1940 | 915 | 7.4% | |
| 1950 | 1,185 | 29.5% | |
| 1960 | 3,382 | 185.4% | |
| 1970 | 10,398 | 207.5% | |
| 1980 | 20,700 | 99.1% | |
| 1990 | 47,409 | 129.0% | |
| 2000 | 63,557 | 34.1% | |
| 2010 | 64,206 | 1.0% | |
| 2020 | 68,855 | 7.2% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 67,534 | 5.2% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2020 Census |
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In 2010, Eagan had 64,206 people living there. There were 25,249 households, which are groups of people living together. About 35.3% of these households had children under 18. The average household had 2.54 people.
The average age in Eagan was 36.8 years old. About 25.5% of residents were under 18. Also, 7.6% were 65 years or older. The population was almost evenly split, with 49.1% male and 50.9% female.
Economy and Jobs in Eagan
Eagan is home to many important companies. West, which is part of Thomson Reuters, has about 5,000 employees in Eagan. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota also has a large office here. Other companies include Scantron and Coca-Cola's bottling plant.
The northern part of Eagan is close to freeways and the MSP Airport. Because of this, many warehouses and distribution centers are located there. The largest UPS hub in Minnesota is in Eagan.
Regional Elite Airline Services, Universal Cooperatives, and Buffets, Inc. also have their main offices in Eagan.
Northwest Airlines used to have its headquarters in Eagan. But after it joined with Delta Air Lines, the Northwest headquarters closed. Losing a big company like Northwest was a significant change for Eagan.
The Minnesota Vikings football team moved their main office and practice facilities to Eagan. This new complex is called the Twin Cities Orthopedics Performance Center. It has a 277,000 square foot building and an outdoor field that can seat 6,500 fans. Visitors can take tours or watch daily activities using live cameras.
Top Employers in Eagan
Here are some of the biggest employers in Eagan, based on a 2021 report:
| # | Employer | # of Employees |
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| 1 | Thomson Reuters | 5,000 |
| 2 | BlueCross/BlueShield of Minnesota | 3,000 |
| 3 | United States Postal Service | 2,100 (estimated) |
| 4 | Prime Therapeutics | 2,000 |
| 5 | United Parcel Service | 1,500 |
| 6 | Ecolab | 1,400 |
| 7 | ISD 196, Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan | 1,075 |
| 8 | Coca-Cola Bottling | 750 |
| 9 | Dart Transit | 400 |
| 10 | Amazon | 300 |
Education in Eagan
Colleges and Universities
- Rasmussen College is a college located in Eagan.
Public Schools in Eagan
Eagan is served by three different school districts. These are Independent School District 191, Independent School District 196, and Independent School District 197. Students can sometimes choose to attend schools in other districts.
- High schools
- Eagan High School (part of District 196)
- Middle schools
- Blackhawk Middle School (196)
- Dakota Hills Middle School (196)
- Elementary schools
- Deerwood Elementary School (196)
- Glacier Hills Elementary School (196)
- Northview Elementary School (196)
- Oak Ridge Elementary School (196)
- Pilot Knob Elementary School (197)
- Pinewood Community School (196)
- Rahn Elementary School (191)
- Red Pine Elementary School (196)
- Sioux Trail Elementary School (191)
- Woodland Elementary School (196)
Private Schools in Eagan
- Faithful Shepherd Catholic School
- Trinity Lone Oak Lutheran School
- Trinity at River Ridge
Public Libraries in Eagan
The Dakota County Library system has the Wescott Library in Eagan. This library also serves as the main office for all Dakota County libraries.
Sports in Eagan
The Minnesota Vikings built their training center, the Twin Cities Orthopedics Performance Center, in Eagan. It opened in 2018. This facility has a stadium and six practice fields. The Vikings work with the Minnesota State High School League to host sports events here.
The USL W League's Minnesota Aurora FC soccer team started playing in 2022. Their home games are held at Eagan's TCO Stadium.
Notable People from Eagan
Many interesting people have lived in Eagan, including:
- Patricia Anderson, a former mayor of Eagan and state auditor.
- Angie Craig, a US representative.
- Natalie Darwitz, an Olympic hockey player.
- Nicholas David, a singer who was a finalist on The Voice.
- Laura Osnes, a singer and actress.
- Mary Anderson Pawlenty, a judge and former First Lady of Minnesota.
- Tim Pawlenty, a former Governor of Minnesota.
- Lori Swanson, a former Attorney General of Minnesota.
- Zach Zenner, an NFL running back.
See also
In Spanish: Eagan (Minnesota) para niños
