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Dakota

Illinois · 500 residents · 0.249 sq mi
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Dakota has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $63,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $87,500. Poverty is rare here, at 6.1% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
500
Unchangedsince 2000
from 499 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,008 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2,004 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.5
+2%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4765426086737391990201020202024Dakota
2024645
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,750
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,942 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,881
+30%since 2000
from $18,440 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
41.2%
+21.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade23.6%
US avg: 10%
Information19.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing6.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.1%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade2.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$87,500
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$644
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $398 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.9%
−8.2 ptssince 2000
from 77.2% in 2000
31.1% rent
Afford Score
1.4
−23%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98%(489)
Black0.8%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(2)
Asian0.4%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score4%(20)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.2%(451)
Black0.6%(3)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(24)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.6%(3)
Diversity Score14.7%(73)
Diversity Score
15
+269%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.2%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.1%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 87.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.1%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.9 min
+111%since 2000
from 13.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
70.5%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 75.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.9%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.2%
−14.5 ptssince 2011
from 20.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.5%
−14.6 ptssince 2011
from 72.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.5%
−23.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
49.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.9%
−80.2 ptssince 2013
from 84.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dakota, Illinois?

Dakota, Illinois has about 500 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dakota, Illinois?

The typical household in Dakota, Illinois earns about $63,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dakota, Illinois expensive?

In Dakota, Illinois, the median home is worth about $87,500, and the typical rent is about $644 a month.

How educated are people in Dakota, Illinois?

About 17.2% of adults age 25 and over in Dakota, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dakota, Illinois?

About 6.1% of people in Dakota, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dakota, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Dakota, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 49 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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