Dakota County, Minnesota
Total Population: 442,204
County Seat: Hastings
Median Home Value
$362,100
Owner-occupied units
Median Household Income
$105,212
Across all households
Median Age
38.4 yrs
Across all residents
Bachelor's Degree+
44.6%
Adults 25 and older
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
Under 18 Years
24.2%
65 Years and Over
15.4%
Male
49.6%
Female
50.4%
U.S. Citizens (18+)
95.2%
No Health Insurance
3.8%
Education
3 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
95.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
44.6%
Enrolled in College (18+)
6.3%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian Household Income
$105,212
Mean Household Income
$129,420
Per Capita Income
$50,901
Unemployment Rate (16+)
3.6%
In Labor Force (19–64)
86.6%
SNAP / Food Stamps
4.8%
Housing & Households
13 fieldsMedian Home Value
$362,100
Median Rent
$1,497/mo
Total Housing Units
176,447
Owner-Occupied
75.4%
Renter-Occupied
24.6%
Vacancy Rate
2.7%
Married Couple Households
54.3%
Cohabiting Couple Households
7.3%
Male Householder, No Partner
14.4%
Female Householder, No Partner
24.0%
Average Household Size
2.56
Broadband Internet Access
93.8%
Housing Built Since 2010
10.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 27037.