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Dakota City

Iowa · 843 residents · 0.73 sq mi
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Dakota City has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $44,688. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $76,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
843
−7%since 2000
from 911 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,155 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 1,248 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.3
+15%since 2000
from 34.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6827758699621K1990201020202024Dakota City
2024752
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,688
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,977 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,458
+39%since 2000
from $15,441 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
25.1%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 29.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.7%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.338
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade22.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information8.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.2%
Construction2.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$76,100
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$638
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $424 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
52.1%
−29.9 ptssince 2000
from 82.0% in 2000
17.7% rent
Vacancy rate
12.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 20.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.7
−14%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(791)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(35)
Asian0.4%(3)
Other2%(17)
Diversity Score15.7%(132)
Diversity Score
16
+312%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.7%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 86.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 0.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.9 min
+19%since 2000
from 13.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
90.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 89.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.5%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
31.4%
−28.0 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Female
51.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.1%
−40.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dakota City, Iowa?

Dakota City, Iowa has about 843 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Dakota City, Iowa earns about $44,688 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 $76,100, and the typical rent is about $638 a month.

How educated are people in Dakota City, Iowa?

About 10.1% 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 11.7% of people in Dakota City, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dakota City, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Dakota City, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 181 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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