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