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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Dakota City

Nebraska · 1,821 residents · 1.404 sq mi
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Dakota City has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $43,438. Population has grown 24% since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $79,400. At a median age of 31.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 31.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 51%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,821
+24%since 1990
from 1,470 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,297 / sq mi
+24%since 1990
from 1,047 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
31.1
+10%since 1990
from 28.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Dakota City
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$43,438
+19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $27,600 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,923
+80%since 1990
from $9,421 in 1990
US average: $21,522
8.1%
−2.0 ptssince 1990
from 10.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$79,400
+51%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $40,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$533
+28%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $315 in 1990
US average: $602
76.7%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 76.5% in 1990
23.3% rent
1.8
+26%since 1990
from 1.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic86.4%(1,270)
Black1.3%(19)
Hispanic / Latino9.2%(135)
Asian2.4%(35)
Diversity Score44.7%(658)
2000
White, non-Hispanic75.3%(1,371)
Black0.3%(6)
Hispanic / Latino20.2%(368)
Asian1.8%(33)
Diversity Score45.3%(825)
45
+1%since 1990
from 45 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.3%
+2.6 ptssince 1990
from 8.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
78.5%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 78.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.0%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 1.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.2 min
−8%since 1990
from 12.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dakota City, Nebraska?

Dakota City, Nebraska has about 1,821 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Dakota City, Nebraska earns about $43,438 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dakota City, Nebraska expensive?

In Dakota City, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $79,400, and the typical rent is about $533 a month.

How educated are people in Dakota City, Nebraska?

About 11.3% of adults age 25 and over in Dakota City, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dakota City, Nebraska?

About 8.1% of people in Dakota City, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dakota City, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Dakota City, Nebraska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 351 residents, a change of about 24 percent over that period.

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

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