Eagle Bend
Minnesota’s Hometown.
Built on Community Pride.
Eagle Bend is a close-knit Todd County community where local businesses, parks, civic organizations, and longtime residents come together around a strong sense of hometown pride. Located along U.S. Highway 71, Eagle Bend combines small-town living with access to local services, recreation, and opportunities throughout central Minnesota.
Welcome to Eagle Bend
A Hometown Built by
People Who Get Involved.
Eagle Bend’s character is rooted in participation. Local residents have helped create and support community spaces, organizations, businesses, parks, and services that make the city feel like more than simply a place on the map.
One of the clearest examples is the Eagle Bend Public Library and Historical Society Museum, a community facility made possible through local fundraising and volunteer effort. Today, the library, museum, parks, businesses, and civic organizations continue to provide places for people to learn, gather, and stay connected.
Eagle Bend, Minnesota
Eagle Bend. Hometown pride lives here.
Known as Minnesota’s Hometown, Eagle Bend brings together local enterprise, city parks, and a library and museum that connect residents with learning and local history. Explore the people, homes, workforce, and household resources that shape the community.
People & community
A snapshot of the people and households that make up Eagle Bend.
Population estimate
Estimated residents
Median age
Years
Households
Occupied housing units
Population by age
Explore the age groups represented in the community.
| Category | Estimated count |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 14 |
| 5–9 | 38 |
| 10–14 | 140 |
| 15–19 | 29 |
| 20–24 | 21 |
| 25–29 | 11 |
| 30–34 | 88 |
| 35–39 | 19 |
| 40–44 | 37 |
| 45–49 | 16 |
| 50–54 | 16 |
| 55–59 | 31 |
| 60–64 | 35 |
| 65–69 | 34 |
| 70–74 | 25 |
| 75–79 | 19 |
| 80–84 | 15 |
| 85+ | 9 |
U.S. Census Bureau · 2020–2024 ACS five-year estimate
Survey estimates; chart margins of error are not shown.
Homes & housing
Explore home values, rental costs, and the balance of owner-occupied and rented homes.
Median home value
Owner-occupied homes
Median monthly gross rent
Monthly rent and applicable utility costs
Owner & renter households
See how occupied homes are divided between owners and renters.
| Category | Estimated count |
|---|---|
| Owner occupied | 199 |
| Renter occupied | 41 |
U.S. Census Bureau · 2020–2024 ACS five-year estimate
Survey estimates; chart margins of error are not shown.
Income & household resources
Household income and poverty measures provide context for local economic development.
Median household income
Household income
Per capita income
Income per resident
Poverty rate
Share below the poverty level
People below the poverty level
Estimated people
Workforce & education
Explore the resident labor force and educational attainment in Eagle Bend.
Civilian labor force
Residents age 16 and older
The civilian labor force includes residents who are employed or unemployed and looking for work. This measure describes residents, rather than jobs located within the city.
Educational attainment
Education levels among residents age 25 and older.
| Category | Estimated count |
|---|---|
| Less than high school | 14 |
| High school / GED | 238 |
| Some college, no degree | 50 |
| Associate’s degree | 34 |
| Bachelor’s degree | 9 |
| Graduate / professional degree | 10 |
U.S. Census Bureau · 2020–2024 ACS five-year estimate
Survey estimates; chart margins of error are not shown.
How Eagle Bend works
A closer look at commuting patterns and working from home.
Drive alone
Share of workers age 16+
Carpool
Share of workers age 16+
Use public transit
Share of workers age 16+
Work from home
Share of workers age 16+
Residents working from home
Workers age 16 and older
These are selected work and commuting measures. Walking, cycling, and other travel modes are not shown.
Connected at home
Broadband subscriptions offer a household-level view of digital connectivity.
Households with broadband
Share of households with a subscription
Broadband households
Number of households with a subscription
These figures describe household subscriptions, not internet speeds or service availability at a specific address.
A Look Back
A Hometown Shaped by Connection.
From the general store and railroad that helped establish the community to innovations in local education, Eagle Bend’s history reflects a town willing to adapt while holding onto its hometown identity.
Postal Roots in a General Store
Eagle Bend’s first post office is established in Charles O’Dell’s general store as the young settlement begins taking shape.
The Railroad Arrives
Rail service reaches Eagle Bend on the St. Paul, Minneapolis and Manitoba Railway, creating an important transportation connection for the developing community.
Eagle Bend Incorporates
Eagle Bend officially incorporates as a village on January 21, formalizing the community that had grown during the previous decade.
The Final Train
On February 9, the final Burlington Northern train leaves Eagle Bend, bringing more than a century of local railroad history to a close.
Community Highlights
Hometown Pride in Action.
Eagle Bend’s community spaces and local stories show what can happen when people invest their time and energy close to home.
Library & Museum
Community fundraising helped create a shared facility that now brings the Eagle Bend Public Library and Historical Society Museum together under one roof.
Parks for Every Pace
Highway Park, Lions Park, and Nelson Park provide spaces for playgrounds, sports, picnics, walking, gatherings, and outdoor recreation throughout the community.
Ahead of Its Time
Eagle Bend’s public school made national education history when it became the first in the country licensed for a low-powered educational television station, helping area schools share classes through Channel 45.
Life in Eagle Bend
Small-Town Living With Plenty Close to Home.
Eagle Bend offers the familiarity of a small community with local businesses, parks, healthcare services, a public library, a museum, civic organizations, and recreation all close at hand. These everyday places give residents opportunities to stay involved and connected to the community around them.
Highway Park, Lions Park, and Nelson Park provide spaces for recreation and gatherings, while nearby lakes, camping, golf, and other outdoor opportunities make it easy to enjoy the surrounding central Minnesota landscape.
Explore Eagle Bend
Find Your Place in Minnesota’s Hometown.
Whether you are considering Eagle Bend as a place to live, grow a business, invest, or become part of the community, TCDC can help connect you with local contacts, resources, properties, and opportunities.
City Information
Mayor
Scott Johnson
City clerk
Andrea Voller
City administrator
Ashlee Nordlund
City office phone
City office email
City hall address
Office hours
Monday-Friday: 8:00am-4:30pm Closed Noon-1:00pm daily