About Burnsville

Over 2,000 businesses, outstanding schools, and friendly, safe neighborhoods are ideal for young professionals, growing families and active seniors. And quick access to I-35E, I-35W, and County Road 42 gives you easy access to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport and the Twin Cities (Minneapolis and St. Paul).

Fast Facts

• County: Dakota
• Region: East Twin Cities Metro
• Distance from Minneapolis: 14 miles
• Land Area: 24.9 square miles*
• Population: 64,352* 
• Median Age: 37.1*
• Households*
  • Total: 23,898 
  • Average Size: 2.56 
  • Median Income: $76,017
• Schools: District 191
• Educational Attainment of Population 25 Years and Over*
  • High School Diploma (includes Equivalency) or Higher: 92%
  • Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 38% 
• Total Businesses: 2,032‡
• Employment Status of Population 16 Years and Over: 71.9%*
• Employment‡: 32,896 covered jobs
  • Private sector jobs: 31,279 (95.1%)
  • Government jobs: 1,617 (4.9%)
  • Average Annual Wage: $61,620
• Top Employment Industries‡:
  • Health Care and Social Assistance
  • Construction
  • Retail Trade
  • Accommodation and Food Servies
  • Administrative and Support Services