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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Dakota City

Iowa · 1,024 residents · 0.73 sq mi
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Dakota City has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $24,400. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $31,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 30.7
US median: 33.0
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

1,024
+12%vs 2000
vs 911 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,403 / sq mi
+12%vs 2000
vs 1,248 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
30.7
−11%vs 2000
vs 34.3 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
6827758699621K1990201020202024Dakota City
2024752
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$24,400
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $33,977 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$10,357
−33%vs 2000
vs $15,441 in 2000
US average: $14,340
7.3%
+0.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.6% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$31,900
−37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $67,000 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$313
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $424 in 2000
US average: $450
81.2%
−0.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 82.0% in 2000
18.8% rent
1.3
−34%vs 2000
vs 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98%(893)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(13)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.8%(35)
1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(1,024)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0.5%(5)
0
−87%vs 2000
vs 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

5.3%
−5.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.3% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
77.3%
−9.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 86.3% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
1.3%
+1.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 0.3% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.2 min
+6%vs 2000
vs 13.4 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Dakota City, Iowa?

Dakota City, Iowa has about 1,024 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Dakota City, Iowa?

The typical household in Dakota City, Iowa earns about $24,400 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dakota City, Iowa expensive?

In Dakota City, Iowa, the median home is worth about $31,900, and the typical rent is about $313 a month.

How educated are people in Dakota City, Iowa?

About 5.3% of adults age 25 and over in Dakota City, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dakota City, Iowa?

About 7.3% of people in Dakota City, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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