Eagan is a city located in Dakota County, Minnesota. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 63,557. Eagan is home to the Northwest Airlines headquarters.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 86.6 km² (33.4 mi²). 83.7 km² (32.3 mi²) of it is land and 2.9 km² (1.1 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 3.38% water.

Demographics

As of the census² of 2000, there are 63,557 people, 23,773 households, and 16,427 families residing in the city. The population density is 759.7/km² (1,967.6/mi²). There are 24,390 housing units at an average density of 291.5/km² (755.1/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 88.03% White, 3.41% African American, 0.26% Native American, 5.31% Asian, 0.10% Pacific Islander, 0.96% from other races, and 1.93% from two or more races. 2.24% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 23,773 households out of which 41.2% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.9% are married couples living together, 8.4% have a female householder with no husband present, and 30.9% are non-families. 23.0% of all households are made up of individuals and 2.6% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.67 and the average family size is 3.23.

In the city the population is spread out with 30.0% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 38.2% from 25 to 44, 20.2% from 45 to 64, and 4.2% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 33 years. For every 100 females there are 96.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 93.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city is $67,388, and the median income for a family is $80,062. Males have a median income of $52,029 versus $35,641 for females. The per capita income for the city is $30,167. 2.9% of the population and 1.9% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 3.5% of those under the age of 18 and 4.8% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.