Demographics & People — Apple Valley, Minnesota
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 55,696 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~55,600 |
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| Median Age | 39.0 |
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| Total Households | 21,471 |
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| Family Households | 14,261 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.57 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.4268 (moderately diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 39,057 |
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| Black or African American | 6,040 |
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| Asian | 3,525 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 4,061 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 15,842 |
| Other groups | 10,506 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 10,249 |
| Irish | 6,153 |
| Norwegian | 5,982 |
| English | 5,922 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 4,225 |
| Swedish | 3,516 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 2,505 |
| Subsaharan African | 2,396 |
Language
| English Only | 44,269 |
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| Spanish | 2,830 |
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| Population 5+ | 52,285 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 2,655 |
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| Population 18+ | 41,201 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 24.6 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 22.4% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Apple Valley, Minnesota.
