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Dakota

Minnesota · 323 residents · 0.554 sq mi
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Dakota has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $51,000. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $141,500. With a median age of 42.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
323
−2%since 2000
from 329 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
583 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 594 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.6
+15%since 2000
from 37.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2553183814435061990201020202024Dakota
2024304
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,000
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,156 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,307
+20%since 2000
from $17,700 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
23.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 23.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.344
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade21.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information21.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade9%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services7%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
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
$141,500
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $82,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
64.2%
−30.4 ptssince 2000
from 94.6% in 2000
3.6% rent
Vacancy rate
3.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
38.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 35.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
+69%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.4%(327)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.8%(2)
2010
White, non-Hispanic99.4%(321)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 18.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.7%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 78.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.7 min
+113%since 2000
from 9.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
89.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 90.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
4.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.3%
−38.4 ptssince 2009
from 65.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
Female
40.6%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.8%
−37.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dakota, Minnesota?

Dakota, Minnesota has about 323 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dakota, Minnesota?

The typical household in Dakota, Minnesota earns about $51,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dakota, Minnesota expensive?

In Dakota, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $141,500.

How educated are people in Dakota, Minnesota?

About 17.3% of adults age 25 and over in Dakota, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dakota, Minnesota?

About 4.0% of people in Dakota, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dakota, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Dakota, Minnesota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 46 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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