Eden Prairie, Minnesota

Eden Prairie: The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It is located in the southwestern suburbs of Minneapolis. Eden Prairie is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions.

About

Eden Prairie is a city located in the county of Hennepin in the U.S. state of Minnesota. Its population at the 2010 census was 60,797 and a population density of 666 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 64,894 inhabitants.

The city was created 166 years ago in 1857.

Eden Prairie is an affluent city and suburb southwest of Minneapolis in Hennepin County, Minnesota. With a population of around 64,000, it is the 12th largest city in Minnesota.

History and Development

The area was originally forest and prairie inhabited by Native Americans. Settlement by European immigrants began in the mid-19th century. Eden Prairie slowly transformed into a suburban commuter town over the course of the 20th century.

Key history facts:

  • Founded in 1858 by settlers from Germany, Ireland and Norway
  • Incorporated as a village in 1962
  • Transitioned into a commuter suburb with construction of I-494 and rapid population growth after 1960
  • Became a statutory city in 1974

Economy and Major Industries

Eden Prairie has a strong mixed economy with prominent industries in technology, retail, manufacturing, and healthcare. It is home to over 2,200 businesses, including many Fortune 500 company headquarters.

Major companies based in Eden Prairie:

  • C.H. Robinson (logistics services)
  • Supervalu (grocery wholesaler)
  • Stratasys (3D printing technology)
  • Optum (health services subsidiary of UnitedHealth)

The city has many large shopping centers and contains one of the highest concentrations of retail jobs in the Twin Cities metro.

Attractions and Things to Do

Known as a family-friendly community, Eden Prairie offers many parks, recreational centers, and activities. Popular attractions include:

  • Eden Prairie Center, one of the largest malls in the state
  • Hyland Lake Park Reserve, spanning 700 acres of trails, lakes and preserved natural habitats
  • Championship golf courses at Bearpath and Eagle Creek
  • Eden Prairie Aquatic Center with water slides and indoor/outdoor pools
  • Numerous multipurpose trails for walking, running and biking

With strong industries, wealthy residents, and suburban amenities, Eden Prairie has emerged as one of the most desirable suburbs in the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area.

Eden Prairie locator map
Location of Eden Prairie on Minnesota map.

Quick Facts about Eden Prairie

Population : 64,894 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Minnesota (United States)
County : Hennepin County
Postal code : 55344, 55346, 55347
Phone Area Codes : 952
Area : 91.33 km2
Altitude : 886 feet / 270 meters
Establishment : January 01, 1858 (166 years ago)
Time Zone : America/Chicago
Local time : 03:57:01 (19th March 2024)
Density : 711 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : 6.31% (2010-2020)
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Geography

Eden Prairie is located at 44°51'17"N 93°28'15"W (44.8546900, -93.4707900). It has 3 neighbors: Chanhassen, Edina and Minnetonka.

Eden Prairie map

Eden Prairie has 3 neighbours.

  • Chanhassen city in Minnesota, United States
  • Edina The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It is located in the Minneapolis-Saint Paul metropolitan area. Edina is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Edina Historical Society and the Edina Community Center.
  • Minnetonka The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It is located on the Mississippi River in the Minneapolis-Saint Paul metropolitan area. Minnetonka is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Minnetonka City Hall and the Minnetonka Historical Society.

Demographics

The population of Eden Prairie increased by 6.31% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 60,797 - census
2011 61,667 1.41% estimation process
2012 62,392 1.16% estimation process
2013 62,673 0.45% estimation process
2014 63,341 1.05% estimation process
2015 63,608 0.42% estimation process
2016 64,001 0.61% estimation process
2017 64,193 0.3% estimation process
2018 64,263 0.11% estimation process
2019 64,893 0.97% estimation process
2020 64,894 0% estimation process

Demographic Facts

Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : 89,541
Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : 88,865
Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : 0.8%
April 1, 2020 Population : 94,000
April 1, 2010 Population : 88,857
People under 5 years old, percentage : 6.9%
People under 18 years old, percentage : 20.7%
People over 65 (%) : 16.6%
Female persons, % : 51.5%
White only, percent : 80.6%
Black or African American alone, percent : 5.9%
American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : 0.1%
Asians alone % : 1.9%
Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : 0.0%
% of people who have participated in two or more races : 4.4%
% of Hispanic or Latino : 10.5%
White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : 77.2%
2015-2019 Veterans : 4,496
Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : 20.0%
Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : 36.3%

Eden Prairie zip code is 55344. County name: Hennepin, County fips: 27053

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Economic Facts

Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : 36.3%
Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : $242,200
From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : $1,711
Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : $588
2015-2019 median gross rent : $804
2015-2019 Households : 38,456
Population per household, 2015-2019 : 2.29
Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : 84.9%
Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : 36.4%
Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : 81.9%
Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : 70.2%
Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : 74.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : 15.4%
Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : 16.2%
Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : 5.0%
Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : 59.3%
Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : 55.7%
Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : 1,085,174
Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : 894,100
2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : 811,333
2012 total retail sales per capita : $9,122
Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : 24.9
2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : $43,503
Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : $25,661
Percentage of people living in poverty : 19.7%
Total number of businesses in 2012 : 5,214
Men-owned businesses in 2012 : 2,838
Women-owned businesses in 2012 : 1,850
Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : 785
Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : 4,195
Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : 377
Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : 4,469
2010 population per square mile : 2,681.9
2010 land area in square miles : 33.13

People born in Eden Prairie (17)

People born in Eden Prairie, including ice hockey player Nick Leddy, ice hockey player Chad Rau, baseball player Cole De Vries, .

List

  • Susan Rapp (American swimmer, Olympic silver medalist, Masters world record holder) she was born in 05/07/1965
  • Jay Foreman (American football player) he was born in 18/02/1976
  • Paul H. Anderson (American judge) he was born in 14/05/1943
  • Tyler Howells (American ice hockey player) he was born in 20/10/1983
  • Kyle Rau (American ice hockey player) he was born in 24/10/1992
  • Carter Bykowski (American football player) he was born in 25/07/1990
  • Todd Downing (American football coach) he was born in 22/07/1980
  • Kyle Bratrud (American cross-country skier) he was born in 09/02/1993
  • Sarah Wilhite (US volleyball player) she was born in 30/07/1995
  • Olivia Nova (American movie actress) she was born in 28/04/1997
  • Blake Cashman (American football linebacker) he was born in 10/05/1996
  • Ryan Connelly (American football linebacker) he was born in 23/10/1995
  • Benjamin Husaby (American cross-country skier) he was born in 26/12/1965
  • Carly Bullock (American ice hockey player) she was born in 04/03/1998

Schools in Eden Prairie

College & universities near Eden Prairie, MN

Code Name City ZIP
374024 Adler Graduate School Minnetonka (MN) 55343
486284 Bethany Global University Bloomington (MN) 55438-2849
174428 Normandale Community College Bloomington (MN) 55431-4399
172866 Academy College Bloomington (MN) 55431-1411
174507 Northwestern Health Sciences University Bloomington (MN) 55431

Stations (3)

Amtrak & bus stations near Eden Prairie, MN

Code Name Address Type
MSP Saint Paul Union Depot Midway Station RAIL
RDW Red Wing station 420 Levee Street RAIL
SCD St. Cloud 555 East St. Germain Street RAIL

Post offices near Eden Prairie

Post Office Name City ZIP
Eden Prair Post Office Eden Prairie (MN) 55344
Chanhassen Post Office Chanhassen (MN) 55317
Minnetonka Post Office Minnetonka (MN) 55345
Chanhassen Carrier Annex Post Office Chanhassen (MN) 55317
Shak Post Office Shakopee (MN) 55379

Other cities in Hennepin County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Hennepin County , MN. (more)

City Name Population Title
Minneapolis 433,111 The largest city in Minnesota, Minneapolis is a major center for business, finance, and culture.
Bloomington 84,583 The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
Plymouth 79,635 The second most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
Brooklyn Park 79,574 The third most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
Maple Grove 72,881 The second most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
West Co on Rapids 62,528 A city in Anoka County, Minnesota.
Minnetonka 55,370 The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
Edina 52,477 The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
Minnetonka Mills 50,117 A city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
Saint Louis Park 48,821 The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
Richfield 36,237 City in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States
Brooklyn Center 30,253 City in Hennepin County, Minnesota
Champlin 25,049 City in Hennepin County, Minnesota
Crystal 22,581 City in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States
New Hope 20,641 City in Hennepin County, Minnesota
Hopkins 18,208 University in Baltimore, Maryland, United States

Distance to Other Cities

Eden Prairie distances to largest Minnesota cities