Dakota County, Minnesota

Total Population: 442,204

County Seat: Hastings

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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

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)73.8%
Hispanic or Latino8.4%
Black (Non-Hispanic)7.2%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)5.1%
Two or More Races4.6%
Other Race0.6%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.2%

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 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

95.5%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

44.6%

Enrolled in College (18+)

6.3%

Economics

6 fields

Median 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 fields

Median 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.