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Dakota

Minnesota · 295 residents · 0.554 sq mi
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Dakota has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $61,944. Population has declined 10% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $167,500. With a median age of 49.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 3.8% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
295
−10%since 2000
from 329 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
49.8
+34%since 2000
from 37.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2553183814435061990201020202024Dakota
2024304
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 53.7%(11)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 93.7%(11)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 144.7%(14)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 195.4%(16)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.7%(14)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3410.5%(31)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4410.5%(31)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5413.6%(40)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6416.6%(49)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7421.7%(64)
US avg: 10%
75 to 843.4%(10)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over1.4%(4)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,944
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,156 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,923
+120%since 2000
from $17,700 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
39.8%
+16.2 ptssince 2009
from 23.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade11.7%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade9.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services5.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration5.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$167,500
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $82,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
92.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 94.6% in 2000
7.8% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+3%since 2009
from 2.6 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Dakota on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.4%(327)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(284)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(4)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%(0)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
German42.4%(112)
Norwegian20.5%(54)
Irish10.6%(28)
Polish10.6%(28)
American6.4%(17)
English4.2%(11)
Swedish2.3%(6)
French1.9%(5)
Hungarian1.1%(3)
Lithuanian1.1%(3)
Czech0.8%(2)
Italian0.8%(2)
+ 2 more ancestry groups with data
Dutch0.4%(1)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Norwegian population · Largest Irish population · Largest Polish population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.5%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 18.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.9%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 78.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.2 min
+159%since 2000
from 9.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 90.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2011
from 2.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.0%
−7.1 ptssince 2011
from 72.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.2%
−34.5 ptssince 2009
from 65.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
Female
43.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.7%
−94.0 ptssince 2013
from 96.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married38.6%(61)
Married48.7%(77)
Widowed3.2%(5)
Divorced9.5%(15)
Women 15+
Never married17.7%(20)
Married60.2%(68)
Widowed12.4%(14)
Divorced9.7%(11)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dakota, Minnesota?

Dakota, Minnesota has about 295 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dakota, Minnesota?

The typical household in Dakota, Minnesota earns about $61,944 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 $167,500.

How educated are people in Dakota, Minnesota?

About 27.5% 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 3.8% 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 74 residents, a change of about -20 percent over that period.

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

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