Dakota County, Nebraska

Total Population: 21,331

County Seat: Dakota City

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Median Home Value

$168,100

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$71,655

Across all households

Median Age

32.1 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

15.1%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby Counties

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)43.3%
Hispanic or Latino41.2%
Black (Non-Hispanic)8.1%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)2.8%
Two or More Races2.6%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native1.9%
Other Race0.1%

Under 18 Years

29.3%

65 Years and Over

13.0%

Male

50.0%

Female

50.0%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

86.8%

No Health Insurance

7.8%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

81.1%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

15.1%

Enrolled in College (18+)

6.0%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$71,655

Mean Household Income

$85,144

Per Capita Income

$29,781

Unemployment Rate (16+)

4.3%

In Labor Force (19–64)

85.5%

SNAP / Food Stamps

8.3%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$168,100

Median Rent

$1,053/mo

Total Housing Units

7,795

Owner-Occupied

64.6%

Renter-Occupied

35.4%

Vacancy Rate

6.4%

Married Couple Households

49.8%

Cohabiting Couple Households

7.6%

Male Householder, No Partner

21.2%

Female Householder, No Partner

21.3%

Average Household Size

2.90

Broadband Internet Access

83.3%

Housing Built Since 2010

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 31043.