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Dakota City

Nebraska · 2,081 residents · 1.404 sq mi
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Dakota City is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $73,456. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $118,500.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,081
+14%since 2000
from 1,821 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,482 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 1,297 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.1
+13%since 2000
from 31.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Dakota City
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$73,456
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,438 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,768
+52%since 2000
from $16,923 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
48.5%
+29.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.0%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade27%
US avg: 10%
Information14.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade11.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services11.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration11.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$118,500
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $79,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$853
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $533 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 76.7% in 2000
24.1% rent
Afford Score
1.6
−12%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic75.3%(1,371)
Black0.3%(6)
Hispanic / Latino20.2%(368)
Asian1.8%(33)
Other0%
Diversity Score45.3%(825)
2020
White, non-Hispanic50.6%(1,054)
Black1%(20)
Hispanic / Latino38.2%(794)
Asian4.6%(96)
Other4.6%(95)
Diversity Score73.1%(1,522)
Diversity Score
73
+61%since 2000
from 45 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.3%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
79.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 78.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.1 min
+18%since 2000
from 11.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 81.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 4.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
75.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2011
from 74.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
17.1%
−38.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
Female
45.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
Foreign born
10.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.9%
−77.8 ptssince 2013
from 86.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dakota City, Nebraska?

Dakota City, Nebraska has about 2,081 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Dakota City, Nebraska earns about $73,456 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 $118,500, and the typical rent is about $853 a month.

How educated are people in Dakota City, Nebraska?

About 15.3% 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 12.0% 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 611 residents, a change of about 42 percent over that period.

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