Eagan's private sector employment has bounced back from its recent low point in 2009, after being nicked by the Northwest Airlines-Delta merger and other losses. And new companies and two big retail developments are on the way.
YearEaganDakota County
201147,223151,050
201046,684148,989
200946,219149,809
200847,614154,698
200748,523156,723
200647,792156,262
200547,038152,919
200446,405150,127
200345,579146,849
200243,795142,095
200141,553138,597
200040,350136,423
Source: Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development