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Population Review

Apple Valley, Minnesota Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Apple Valley, Minnesota is 55,696 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 17th-largest city in Minnesota. The median household income is $99,277, the median home value is $354,200, and the median age is 37.0.

The population has grown 12.5% since 2010 (49,146 → 55,272).

55,696

Population

3301

People / sq mi

$99,277

Median Income

$354,200

Median Home Value

Apple Valley covers 16.9 sq mi of land at 3301 people per square mile.

About Apple Valley, MN

Apple Valley is a city in Minnesota with a population of 55,696. It ranks #17 among cities in Minnesota by population. The median age is 37.0, younger than the national median. The population is 47.5% male and 52.5% female.

The median household income in Apple Valley is $99,277, above the US median of $74,580. 3.7% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $354,200, with monthly rent averaging $1,678. The homeownership rate of 72.9% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Apple Valley reflects 45.9% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 19.9% of workers primarily work from home, noticeably above the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 26.0 minutes each way.

Apple Valley city Population History (2010-2024)

The city of Apple Valley city had a population of 49,146 in 2010 and 55,272 in 2024, a 12.5% growth over 14 years. The peak was 56,273 in 2020. Average annual growth rate: 0.85%.

2020 · 56K20102024

55,272

Population (2024)

49,146

Population (2010)

56,273

Peak (2020)

0.85%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
201049,146
201149,492
201249,721
201349,925
201450,195
201550,950
201651,938
201752,390
201854,065
201955,135
202056,273
202155,873
202255,516
202355,482
202455,272

Race & Ethnicity

White70.1%
Black or African American10.8%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.3%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$99,277

Median Household Income

$48,875

Per Capita Income

3.7%

Poverty Rate

2.7%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$354,200

Median Home Value

$1,678

Median Rent

72.9%

Owner-Occupied

Education

95.5%

High School+

45.9%

Bachelor's+

Commute

2.1%

Drive Alone

67.9%

Public Transit

19.9%

Work From Home

26.0 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

29.4%

Foreign Born

84.7%

Non-English at Home

6.4%

Veterans

9.3%

With Disability

96.2%

Health Insurance

97.1%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management23.1%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate14.9%
Information9.5%
Manufacturing9.0%
Education, Health Care & Social Services6.4%
Retail Trade6.0%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services4.7%
Construction4.7%
Public Administration3.9%
Transportation & Warehousing2.5%
Agriculture & Mining0.4%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Apple Valley, Minnesota has a population of 55,696 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 17th-largest city in Minnesota.

The median household income in Apple Valley, Minnesota is $99,277, with 3.7% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Apple Valley, Minnesota is $354,200, with median monthly rent at $1,678 and a homeownership rate of 72.9%.

The median age in Apple Valley, Minnesota is 37.0 years. The population is 47.5% male and 52.5% female.

The population has grown 12.5% since 2010 (49,146 → 55,272).

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.