Dakota County, MN

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Dakota County Overview

439,179
TOTAL POPULATION
218,368
MALE POPULATION
220,811
FEMALE POPULATION
98.89
MALES / 100 FEMALES
101.12
FEMALES / 100 MALES
38.4
MEDIAN AGE
3.1
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.6
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$48,894
PER CAPITA INCOME
$124,610
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$101,360
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
28.9%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
71.1¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$10,021
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.41
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
249,078
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
72.1%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
3.7%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Dakota County Area Codes

Race in Dakota County

The most populous races in Dakota County are White / Caucasian (342,633 | 78.0%), Hispanic or Latino (33,779 | 7.7%), and Black / African American (31,094 | 7.1%).
Race in Dakota County
Race# Population% Population
Asian22,7595.2%
Black / African American31,0947.1%
Hawaiian / Pacific770.0%
Hispanic or Latino33,7797.7%
Native / Alaskan1,2410.3%
White / Caucasian342,63378.0%
Two or more Races26,8066.1%
Some other Race14,5693.3%
Total439,179100.0%

Ancestry in Dakota County

The most populous ancestries reported in Dakota County are German (136,364 | 31.0%), Irish (52,927 | 12.0%), Norwegian (50,082 | 11.4%), English (33,374 | 7.6%), and Swedish (26,898 | 6.1%), together accounting for 68.2% of all Dakota County residents.
Ancestry in Dakota County
Ancestry# Population% Population
Afghan4400.1%
African3,5180.8%
Alaska Native60.0%
Aleut450.0%
Alsatian20.0%
American10,0442.3%
Apache30.0%
Arab2,2210.5%
Argentinean750.0%
Armenian920.0%
Australian1100.0%
Austrian1,5810.4%
Bahamian440.0%
Bangladeshi1,9980.4%
Basque140.0%
Belgian6500.2%
Bhutanese1,4230.3%
Blackfeet1590.0%
Brazilian2120.1%
British1,9070.4%
Bulgarian540.0%
Burmese2,8290.6%
Cajun130.0%
Canadian4170.1%
Carpatho Rusyn330.0%
Celtic960.0%
Central American3,6800.8%
Central American Indian2840.1%
Cherokee5650.1%
Cheyenne20.0%
Chickasaw110.0%
Chilean610.0%
Chippewa1,3550.3%
Choctaw310.0%
Colombian5350.1%
Costa Rican340.0%
Cree600.0%
Creek260.0%
Croatian6130.1%
Cuban8500.2%
Czech7,1581.6%
Czechoslovakian9810.2%
Danish5,4821.3%
Delaware30.0%
Dominican9770.2%
Dutch6,4551.5%
Eastern European1,3840.3%
Ecuadorian9080.2%
Egyptian2880.1%
English33,3747.6%
Estonian670.0%
Ethiopian2,7900.6%
European11,6512.6%
Filipino1580.0%
Finnish4,3971.0%
French11,5012.6%
French American Indian640.0%
French Canadian3,3360.8%
German136,36431.0%
German Russian270.0%
Ghanaian1130.0%
Greek1,0280.2%
Guamanian / Chamorro500.0%
Guatemalan5830.1%
Guyanese5540.1%
Haitian3230.1%
Honduran6150.1%
Hungarian1,2470.3%
Icelander2290.1%
Indian (Asian)3,0430.7%
Indonesian2270.1%
Iranian4340.1%
Iraqi540.0%
Irish52,92712.0%
Iroquois1130.0%
Italian12,7062.9%
Jamaican1860.0%
Japanese2,3540.5%
Jordanian190.0%
Kenyan8380.2%
Korean3,6810.8%
Laotian270.0%
Latvian760.0%
Lebanese1,0560.2%
Liberian4960.1%
Lithuanian4340.1%
Luxembourger3390.1%
Malaysian1,2160.3%
Mexican22,1135.0%
Mexican American Indian1800.0%
Mongolian510.0%
Moroccan460.0%
Native Hawaiian3470.1%
Navajo300.0%
New Zealander870.0%
Nicaraguan3150.1%
Nigerian9270.2%
Northern European1,2120.3%
Norwegian50,08211.4%
Pakistani3450.1%
Palestinian740.0%
Panamanian940.0%
Paraguayan180.0%
Pennsylvania German500.0%
Peruvian2290.1%
Pima30.0%
Polish16,8053.8%
Portuguese2900.1%
Potawatomi280.0%
Puerto Rican2,0180.5%
Puget Sound Salish2180.1%
Romanian5710.1%
Russian3,3440.8%
Salvadoran2,0390.5%
Samoan590.0%
Scandinavian8,3181.9%
Scotch-Irish2,3380.5%
Scottish4,5051.0%
Seminole40.0%
Serbian2250.1%
Sierra Leonean630.0%
Sioux4960.1%
Slavic2690.1%
Slovak7050.2%
Slovene3540.1%
Somali4,8261.1%
South African460.0%
South American2,2490.5%
South American Indian790.0%
Soviet Union120.0%
Spaniard6540.2%
Spanish4070.1%
Sri Lankan3,6950.8%
Subsaharan African14,5723.3%
Sudanese3250.1%
Swedish26,8986.1%
Swiss1,5060.3%
Syrian1130.0%
Thai6,2671.4%
Tongan340.0%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian420.0%
Turkish1400.0%
Ugandan200.0%
Ukrainian1,4040.3%
Venezuelan4230.1%
Vietnamese2300.1%
Welsh1,8670.4%
West Indian1350.0%
Yugoslavian900.0%
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Immigrants in Dakota County

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Dakota County came from Asia (15,307 | 3.5%), Latin America (11,154 | 2.5%), Africa (10,775 | 2.5%), Central America (7,825 | 1.8%), and Eastern Africa (7,684 | 1.8%), together accounting for 12.0% of all Dakota County residents.
Immigrants in Dakota County
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Afghanistan3360.1%
Africa10,7752.5%
Argentina610.0%
Asia15,3073.5%
Australia770.0%
Austria370.0%
Bahamas80.0%
Bangladesh2460.1%
Belarus2000.1%
Belgium60.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina560.0%
Brazil2540.1%
Bulgaria190.0%
Cambodia7040.2%
Cameroon3260.1%
Canada8750.2%
Caribbean1,2100.3%
Central America7,8251.8%
Chile160.0%
China1,3020.3%
Colombia3600.1%
Costa Rica190.0%
Cuba2890.1%
Czechoslovakia560.0%
Denmark160.0%
Dominican Republic4280.1%
Eastern Africa7,6841.8%
Eastern Asia2,9290.7%
Eastern Europe2,2370.5%
Ecuador6350.1%
Egypt1850.0%
El Salvador1,0420.2%
England1490.0%
Eritrea5080.1%
Ethiopia2,4550.6%
Europe4,0500.9%
France1310.0%
Germany6660.2%
Ghana2400.1%
Greece460.0%
Guatemala2900.1%
Guyana3610.1%
Haiti2540.1%
Honduras4170.1%
Hong Kong1350.0%
Hungary250.0%
India3,4710.8%
Indonesia590.0%
Iran3010.1%
Iraq860.0%
Ireland900.0%
Israel120.0%
Italy1090.0%
Jamaica1160.0%
Japan3310.1%
Jordan490.0%
Kazakhstan2420.1%
Kenya1,1720.3%
Korea1,2960.3%
Kuwait2480.1%
Laos8100.2%
Latin America11,1542.5%
Latvia430.0%
Lebanon800.0%
Liberia3740.1%
Lithuania20.0%
Malaysia740.0%
Mexico5,9681.4%
Middle Africa3580.1%
Moldova370.0%
Morocco550.0%
Nepal3170.1%
Netherlands430.0%
Nicaragua450.0%
Nigeria7790.2%
Northern Africa2960.1%
Northern Europe7540.2%
Norway280.0%
Oceania1640.0%
Pakistan3830.1%
Panama440.0%
Peru1560.0%
Philippines1,3810.3%
Poland1640.0%
Romania1960.0%
Russia5930.1%
Saudi Arabia630.0%
Scotland450.0%
Sierra Leone990.0%
Singapore170.0%
Somalia3,1230.7%
South Africa1580.0%
South America2,1190.5%
South Central Asia5,4901.3%
South Eastern Asia6,1481.4%
Southern Europe1760.0%
Spain210.0%
Sri Lanka710.0%
Sudan190.0%
Sweden230.0%
Syria690.0%
Taiwan1930.0%
Thailand5950.1%
Trinidad and Tobago1150.0%
Turkey1000.0%
Uganda1420.0%
Ukraine7290.2%
Uzbekistan650.0%
Venezuela2760.1%
Vietnam1,9430.4%
Western Africa2,0890.5%
Western Asia7400.2%
Western Europe8830.2%
Zaire320.0%
Zimbabwe710.0%
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Sex and Age in Dakota County

Sex and Age in Dakota County

The most populous age groups in Dakota County are 35 to 39 Years (16,315 | 7.5%) for men and 55 to 59 Years (16,168 | 7.3%) for women.
Sex and Age in Dakota County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years13,866 (6.4%)13,050 (5.9%)
5 to 9 Years15,818 (7.2%)14,589 (6.6%)
10 to 14 Years15,087 (6.9%)14,500 (6.6%)
15 to 19 Years14,788 (6.8%)13,749 (6.2%)
20 to 24 Years12,930 (5.9%)12,343 (5.6%)
25 to 29 Years13,720 (6.3%)13,105 (5.9%)
30 to 34 Years14,731 (6.8%)14,547 (6.6%)
35 to 39 Years16,315 (7.5%)15,825 (7.2%)
40 to 44 Years14,606 (6.7%)14,475 (6.6%)
45 to 49 Years13,666 (6.3%)13,488 (6.1%)
50 to 54 Years14,519 (6.7%)14,435 (6.5%)
55 to 59 Years15,216 (7.0%)16,168 (7.3%)
60 to 64 Years13,876 (6.4%)13,929 (6.3%)
65 to 69 Years10,326 (4.7%)11,932 (5.4%)
70 to 74 Years8,192 (3.7%)9,114 (4.1%)
75 to 79 Years5,123 (2.4%)6,518 (2.9%)
80 to 84 Years3,006 (1.4%)4,047 (1.8%)
85 Years and over2,583 (1.2%)4,997 (2.3%)
Total218,368 (100.0%)220,811 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Dakota County

Median Family Size in Dakota County

The median family size in Dakota County is 3.11 persons per family, with married-couple families (92,748 | 79.9%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.14 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (7,432 | 6.4%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.79 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Dakota County
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple92,748 (79.9%)3.14
Single Male/Father7,432 (6.4%)2.79
Single Female/Mother15,916 (13.7%)3.05
Total Families116,096 (100.0%)3.11

Median Household Size in Dakota County

The median household size in Dakota County is 2.57 persons per household, with single female/mother households (15,916 | 9.4%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.28 persons per household. non-family households (53,308 | 31.5%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.24 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Dakota County
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple92,748 (54.7%)3.17
Single Male/Father7,432 (4.4%)3.20
Single Female/Mother15,916 (9.4%)3.28
Non-family53,308 (31.5%)1.24
Total Households169,404 (100.0%)2.57

Household Size by Marriage Status in Dakota County

Out of a total of 169,404 households in Dakota County, 116,096 (68.5%) are family households, while 53,308 (31.5%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 49,937, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 42,462.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Dakota County
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-42,462 (25.1%)
2-Person Households49,937 (29.5%)9,537 (5.6%)
3-Person Households25,131 (14.8%)965 (0.6%)
4-Person Households24,923 (14.7%)222 (0.1%)
5-Person Households10,870 (6.4%)118 (0.1%)
6-Person Households3,433 (2.0%)4 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households1,802 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total116,096 (68.5%)53,308 (31.5%)

Female Fertility in Dakota County

Fertility by Age in Dakota County

Average fertility rate in Dakota County is 61.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 116.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 76.1% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Dakota County
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years52 (0.9%)4.0
20 to 34 years4,621 (76.1%)116.0
35 to 50 years1,398 (23.0%)30.0
Total6,071 (100.0%)61.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Dakota County

77.4% of women with births (6,071) in Dakota County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 15.3% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Dakota County
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)52 (100.0%)
20 to 34 years3,512 (76.0%)1,109 (24.0%)
35 to 50 years1,184 (84.7%)214 (15.3%)
Total4,699 (77.4%)1,372 (22.6%)

Fertility by Education in Dakota County

Average fertility rate in Dakota County is 61.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the highest fertility rate of 73.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 31.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of bachelor's degree represent 34.7% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Dakota County
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School440 (7.2%)31.0
High School Diploma906 (14.9%)65.0
College or Associate's Degree1,699 (28.0%)59.0
Bachelor's Degree2,104 (34.7%)70.0
Graduate Degree922 (15.2%)73.0
Total6,071 (100.0%)61.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Dakota County

22.6% of women with births in Dakota County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 95.7% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 47.9% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Dakota County
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School255 (58.0%)185 (42.0%)
High School Diploma472 (52.1%)434 (47.9%)
College or Associate's Degree1,176 (69.2%)523 (30.8%)
Bachelor's Degree1,910 (90.8%)194 (9.2%)
Graduate Degree882 (95.7%)40 (4.3%)
Total4,699 (77.4%)1,372 (22.6%)

Income in Dakota County

Income Overview in Dakota County

Per Capita Income in Dakota County is $48,894, while median incomes of families and households are $124,610 and $101,360 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income439,179$48,894
Median Family Income116,096$124,610
Mean Family Income116,096$147,846
Median Household Income169,404$101,360
Mean Household Income169,404$124,697
Income Deficit116,096$10,021
Wage / Income Gap (%)439,17928.92%
Wage / Income Gap ($)439,17971.08¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index439,1790.41

Earnings by Sex in Dakota County

Average Earnings in Dakota County are $54,080, $64,145 for men and $45,597 for women, a difference of 28.9%.
Earnings by Sex in Dakota County
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male134,851 (52.0%)$64,145
Female124,484 (48.0%)$45,597
Total259,335 (100.0%)$54,080

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Dakota County

The most common earnings brackets in Dakota County are $100,000+ for men (36,214 | 26.9%) and $100,000+ for women (16,555 | 13.3%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Dakota County
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less5,674 (4.2%)6,657 (5.3%)
$2,500 to $4,9993,302 (2.5%)4,703 (3.8%)
$5,000 to $7,4992,760 (2.1%)4,335 (3.5%)
$7,500 to $9,9992,463 (1.8%)3,554 (2.9%)
$10,000 to $12,4992,756 (2.0%)3,938 (3.2%)
$12,500 to $14,9991,915 (1.4%)2,661 (2.1%)
$15,000 to $17,4991,893 (1.4%)2,913 (2.3%)
$17,500 to $19,9991,902 (1.4%)2,097 (1.7%)
$20,000 to $22,4991,665 (1.2%)2,722 (2.2%)
$22,500 to $24,9992,197 (1.6%)3,567 (2.9%)
$25,000 to $29,9994,158 (3.1%)5,942 (4.8%)
$30,000 to $34,9994,583 (3.4%)5,999 (4.8%)
$35,000 to $39,9995,841 (4.3%)5,923 (4.8%)
$40,000 to $44,9994,968 (3.7%)6,260 (5.0%)
$45,000 to $49,9996,091 (4.5%)7,061 (5.7%)
$50,000 to $54,9995,441 (4.0%)5,441 (4.4%)
$55,000 to $64,99910,655 (7.9%)10,881 (8.7%)
$65,000 to $74,99910,529 (7.8%)7,810 (6.3%)
$75,000 to $99,99919,844 (14.7%)15,465 (12.4%)
$100,000+36,214 (26.9%)16,555 (13.3%)
Total134,851 (100.0%)124,484 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Dakota County

Average earnings in Dakota County are $71,995 for men and $51,546 for women, a difference of 28.4%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $106,199, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $39,746. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $84,626, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $22,571.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Dakota County
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$39,746$22,571
High School Diploma$49,564$35,829
College or Associate's Degree$65,732$44,190
Bachelor's Degree$92,182$61,729
Graduate Degree$106,199$84,626
Total$71,995$51,546

Family Income in Dakota County

Family Income Brackets in Dakota County

According to the Dakota County family income data, there are 29,953 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 25.8% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 697 families (0.6%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Dakota County
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0001,2771.1%
$10,000 to $14,9996970.6%
$15,000 to $24,9992,3222.0%
$25,000 to $34,9993,2512.8%
$35,000 to $49,9996,5015.6%
$50,000 to $74,99913,46711.6%
$75,000 to $99,99914,97612.9%
$100,000 to $149,99929,95325.8%
$150,000 to $199,99919,62016.9%
$200,000+24,03220.7%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Dakota County

4-person families (24,181 | 20.8%) account for the highest median family income in Dakota County with $150,661 per family, while 2-person families (53,069 | 45.7%) have the highest median income of $53,994 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Dakota County
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families53,069 (45.7%)$107,988
3-Person Families24,346 (21.0%)$129,538
4-Person Families24,181 (20.8%)$150,661
5-Person Families9,915 (8.5%)$145,069
6-Person Families3,134 (2.7%)$137,394
7+ Person Families1,451 (1.3%)$135,290
Total116,096 (100.0%)$124,610

Family Income by Number of Earners in Dakota County

The median family income in Dakota County is $124,610, with families comprising 3+ earners (17,788) having the highest median family income of $176,296, while families with no earners (13,390) have the lowest median family income of $74,328, accounting for 15.3% and 11.5% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Dakota County
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners13,390 (11.5%)$74,328
1 Earner28,260 (24.3%)$83,205
2 Earners56,658 (48.8%)$142,774
3+ Earners17,788 (15.3%)$176,296
Total116,096 (100.0%)$124,610

Household Income in Dakota County

Household Income Brackets in Dakota County

With 37,438 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Dakota County, accounting for 22.1% of all households. In contrast, only 2,372 households (1.4%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Dakota County
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0004,4052.6%
$10,000 to $14,9992,3721.4%
$15,000 to $24,9997,2844.3%
$25,000 to $34,9998,3014.9%
$35,000 to $49,99914,5698.6%
$50,000 to $74,99924,22514.3%
$75,000 to $99,99922,19213.1%
$100,000 to $149,99937,43822.1%
$150,000 to $199,99922,70013.4%
$200,000+25,91915.3%

Household Income by Householder Age in Dakota County

The median household income in Dakota County is $101,360, with the highest median household income of $126,253 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 65,784 households (38.8%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $64,353, with 41,546 households (24.5%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Dakota County
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years5,221 (3.1%)$68,279
25 to 44 Years56,853 (33.6%)$110,560
45 to 64 Years65,784 (38.8%)$126,253
65+ Years41,546 (24.5%)$64,353
Total169,404 (100.0%)$101,360

Poverty in Dakota County

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Dakota County

With 5.0% poverty level for males and 6.3% for females among the residents of Dakota County, 15 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 526 males (14.4%) and 1,690 females (9.9%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Dakota County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years513 (3.8%)888 (6.8%)
5 Years244 (7.6%)175 (7.4%)
6 to 11 Years1,192 (6.6%)1,183 (6.7%)
12 to 14 Years797 (8.8%)676 (7.8%)
15 Years526 (14.4%)271 (8.6%)
16 and 17 Years532 (9.1%)321 (5.4%)
18 to 24 Years1,283 (7.1%)1,690 (9.9%)
25 to 34 Years1,208 (4.3%)1,703 (6.2%)
35 to 44 Years973 (3.2%)1,650 (5.4%)
45 to 54 Years1,094 (3.9%)1,347 (4.8%)
55 to 64 Years1,358 (4.7%)1,378 (4.6%)
65 to 74 Years536 (2.9%)1,121 (5.3%)
75 Years and over488 (4.7%)1,453 (9.8%)
Total10,744 (5.0%)13,856 (6.3%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Dakota County

According to the poverty statistics in Dakota County, males aged 65 to 74 years and females aged 55 to 64 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 97.1% of males and 95.4% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Dakota County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years13,004 (96.2%)12,107 (93.2%)
5 Years2,975 (92.4%)2,201 (92.6%)
6 to 11 Years16,952 (93.4%)16,451 (93.3%)
12 to 14 Years8,237 (91.2%)8,026 (92.2%)
15 Years3,132 (85.6%)2,873 (91.4%)
16 and 17 Years5,340 (90.9%)5,598 (94.6%)
18 to 24 Years16,846 (92.9%)15,334 (90.1%)
25 to 34 Years27,146 (95.7%)25,949 (93.8%)
35 to 44 Years29,885 (96.9%)28,650 (94.6%)
45 to 54 Years27,035 (96.1%)26,542 (95.2%)
55 to 64 Years27,714 (95.3%)28,656 (95.4%)
65 to 74 Years17,775 (97.1%)19,819 (94.7%)
75 Years and over9,823 (95.3%)13,337 (90.2%)
Total205,864 (95.0%)205,543 (93.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Dakota County

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Dakota County show that 1.5% or 1,439 of the total 92,748 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 12.1%, comprising of 81 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 1.2%, which includes 616 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Dakota County
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children51,953 (98.8%)616 (1.2%)
1 or 2 Children30,565 (98.8%)377 (1.2%)
3 or 4 Children8,204 (95.7%)365 (4.3%)
5 or more Children587 (87.9%)81 (12.1%)
Total91,309 (98.5%)1,439 (1.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Dakota County

According to the poverty data in Dakota County, 5.3% or 392 single-father households and 13.0% or 2,067 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 128 households (15.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 46 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Dakota County
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children145 (5.2%)168 (3.5%)
1 or 2 Children119 (3.1%)1,338 (14.4%)
3 or 4 Children128 (15.0%)515 (28.3%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)46 (100.0%)
Total392 (5.3%)2,067 (13.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Dakota County

The poverty data for Dakota County shows that 1,439 of the married-couple family households (1.5%) and 2,459 of the single-parent households (10.5%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 81 households (12.1%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 46 household (82.1%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Dakota County
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children616 (1.2%)313 (4.2%)
1 or 2 Children377 (1.2%)1,457 (11.1%)
3 or 4 Children365 (4.3%)643 (24.1%)
5 or more Children81 (12.1%)46 (82.1%)
Total1,439 (1.5%)2,459 (10.5%)

Employment Characteristics in Dakota County

Employment by Class of Employer in Dakota County

Among the 235,955 employed individuals in Dakota County, private company employees (164,322 | 69.6%), not-for-profit organizations (23,395 | 9.9%), and local government employees (17,289 | 7.3%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Dakota County
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees164,32269.6%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)8,0793.4%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)9,5874.1%
Not-for-profit Organizations23,3959.9%
Local Government Employees17,2897.3%
State Government Employees7,5983.2%
Federal Government Employees5,5132.3%
Unpaid Family Workers1720.1%
Total235,955100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Dakota County

According to the labor force statistics for Dakota County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (345,462), 72.1% or 249,078 individuals are in the labor force, with 3.7% or 9,216 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 35 to 44 years, with 91.4% or 55,956 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 9.6% or 1,154 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Dakota County
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years12,017 (55.3%)1,154 (9.6%)
20 to 24 Years20,926 (82.8%)1,318 (6.3%)
25 to 29 Years24,062 (89.7%)1,059 (4.4%)
30 to 34 Years26,262 (89.7%)788 (3.0%)
35 to 44 Years55,956 (91.4%)1,679 (3.0%)
45 to 54 Years51,227 (91.3%)1,025 (2.0%)
55 to 59 Years26,457 (84.3%)847 (3.2%)
60 to 64 Years19,408 (69.8%)873 (4.5%)
65 to 74 Years11,197 (28.3%)414 (3.7%)
75 Years and over1,498 (5.7%)25 (1.7%)
Total249,078 (72.1%)9,216 (3.7%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Dakota County

According to labor force statistics for Dakota County, 87.4% of individuals (203,311) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (232,621) are in the labor force, with 3.1% or 6,303 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 90.7% or 98,104 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 9.8% or 760 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Dakota County
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School7,758 (77.7%)979 (9.8%)
High School Diploma32,745 (80.5%)1,668 (4.1%)
College / Associate Degree64,793 (87.8%)2,657 (3.6%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher98,104 (90.7%)1,947 (1.8%)
Total203,311 (87.4%)7,211 (3.1%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Dakota County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Dakota County are Management (29,534 | 12.3%), Community & Social Service (24,223 | 10.1%), Computers, Engineering & Science (22,993 | 9.6%), Business & Financial (20,563 | 8.6%), and Computers & Mathematics (14,693 | 6.1%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Dakota County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Dakota County, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (83.6%), Computers & Mathematics (75.6%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (74.9%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Technologists (82.5%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (82.4%), and Education Instruction & Library (72.4%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Dakota County
OccupationMaleFemale
Management17,243 (58.4%)12,291 (41.6%)
Business & Financial9,389 (45.7%)11,174 (54.3%)
Computers, Engineering & Science17,217 (74.9%)5,776 (25.1%)
Computers & Mathematics11,106 (75.6%)3,587 (24.4%)
Architecture & Engineering4,664 (83.6%)917 (16.4%)
Life, Physical & Social Science1,447 (53.2%)1,272 (46.8%)
Community & Social Service 8,104 (33.5%)16,119 (66.5%)
Education, Arts & Media1,352 (33.6%)2,677 (66.4%)
Legal Services & Support961 (41.4%)1,359 (58.6%)
Education Instruction & Library3,754 (27.6%)9,850 (72.4%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment2,037 (47.7%)2,233 (52.3%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating2,581 (17.6%)12,086 (82.4%)
Health Technologists1,894 (17.5%)8,930 (82.5%)
Total (Category)54,534 (48.7%)57,446 (51.3%)
Total (Overall)124,570 (52.0%)114,872 (48.0%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Dakota County are Food Preparation & Serving (11,179 | 4.7%), Healthcare Support (7,177 | 3.0%), Cleaning & Maintenance (6,141 | 2.6%), Personal Care & Service (5,778 | 2.4%), and Security & Protection (3,254 | 1.4%).
Services Occupations in Dakota County

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Dakota County, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (89.6%), Security & Protection (81.2%), and Firefighting & Prevention (72.1%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (85.6%), Personal Care & Service (79.5%), and Food Preparation & Serving (59.9%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Dakota County
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support1,034 (14.4%)6,143 (85.6%)
Security & Protection2,642 (81.2%)612 (18.8%)
Firefighting & Prevention1,130 (72.1%)437 (27.9%)
Law Enforcement1,512 (89.6%)175 (10.4%)
Food Preparation & Serving4,481 (40.1%)6,698 (59.9%)
Cleaning & Maintenance3,832 (62.4%)2,309 (37.6%)
Personal Care & Service1,186 (20.5%)4,592 (79.5%)
Total (Category)13,175 (39.3%)20,354 (60.7%)
Total (Overall)124,570 (52.0%)114,872 (48.0%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Dakota County are Office & Administration (25,700 | 10.7%), and Sales & Related (23,893 | 10.0%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Dakota County

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Dakota County
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related13,098 (54.8%)10,795 (45.2%)
Office & Administration7,534 (29.3%)18,166 (70.7%)
Total (Category)20,632 (41.6%)28,961 (58.4%)
Total (Overall)124,570 (52.0%)114,872 (48.0%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Dakota County are Construction & Extraction (8,469 | 3.5%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (6,442 | 2.7%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (418 | 0.2%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Dakota County

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Dakota County
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry338 (80.9%)80 (19.1%)
Construction & Extraction8,268 (97.6%)201 (2.4%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair6,220 (96.6%)222 (3.5%)
Total (Category)14,826 (96.7%)503 (3.3%)
Total (Overall)124,570 (52.0%)114,872 (48.0%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Dakota County are Production (11,933 | 5.0%), Transportation (8,964 | 3.7%), and Material Moving (8,114 | 3.4%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Dakota County

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Dakota County
OccupationMaleFemale
Production8,290 (69.5%)3,643 (30.5%)
Transportation7,472 (83.4%)1,492 (16.6%)
Material Moving5,641 (69.5%)2,473 (30.5%)
Total (Category)21,403 (73.8%)7,608 (26.2%)
Total (Overall)124,570 (52.0%)114,872 (48.0%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Dakota County

Employment Industries in Dakota County

The major employment industries in Dakota County include Health Care & Social Assistance (34,501 | 14.4%), Retail Trade (27,071 | 11.3%), Manufacturing (25,579 | 10.7%), Professional & Scientific (20,777 | 8.7%), and Finance & Insurance (19,646 | 8.2%).
Employment Industries in Dakota County

Employment Industries by Sex in Dakota County

The Dakota County industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (98.9%), Construction (92.1%), and Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (82.3%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (79.9%), Educational Services (68.9%), and Accommodation & Food Services (54.7%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Dakota County
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting1,170 (82.3%)252 (17.7%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction91 (98.9%)1 (1.1%)
Construction12,202 (92.1%)1,048 (7.9%)
Manufacturing17,512 (68.5%)8,067 (31.5%)
Wholesale Trade4,821 (66.9%)2,382 (33.1%)
Retail Trade14,421 (53.3%)12,650 (46.7%)
Transportation & Warehousing10,473 (74.3%)3,615 (25.7%)
Utilities1,215 (82.0%)267 (18.0%)
Information2,832 (60.2%)1,876 (39.9%)
Finance & Insurance9,322 (47.4%)10,324 (52.5%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing1,940 (49.0%)2,019 (51.0%)
Professional & Scientific12,576 (60.5%)8,201 (39.5%)
Enterprise Management260 (49.0%)271 (51.0%)
Administrative & Support4,944 (58.1%)3,566 (41.9%)
Educational Services5,898 (31.1%)13,057 (68.9%)
Health Care & Social Assistance6,942 (20.1%)27,559 (79.9%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation2,656 (56.4%)2,056 (43.6%)
Accommodation & Food Services5,930 (45.3%)7,174 (54.7%)
Public Administration5,307 (51.9%)4,910 (48.1%)
Total124,570 (52.0%)114,872 (48.0%)

Education in Dakota County

School Enrollment in Dakota County

The most common levels of schooling among the 108,043 students in Dakota County are high school (25,879 | 23.9%), elementary school (23,949 | 22.2%), and middle school (23,264 | 21.5%).
School Enrollment in Dakota County
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool7,5237.0%
Kindergarten5,4675.1%
Elementary School23,94922.2%
Middle School23,26421.5%
High School25,87923.9%
College / Undergraduate17,56916.3%
Graduate / Professional4,3924.1%
Total108,043100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Dakota County

Out of a total of 108,043 students who are enrolled in schools in Dakota County, 15,558 (14.4%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 92,485 (85.6%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 2,167 (41.5% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 16,852 (91.8% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Dakota County
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds3,053 (58.5%)2,167 (41.5%)
5 to 9 Year Old25,510 (88.5%)3,310 (11.5%)
10 to 14 Year Olds26,296 (90.7%)2,702 (9.3%)
15 to 17 Year Olds16,852 (91.8%)1,507 (8.2%)
18 to 19 Year Olds6,604 (85.4%)1,126 (14.6%)
20 to 24 Year Olds6,944 (79.6%)1,775 (20.4%)
25 to 34 Year Olds3,935 (74.1%)1,377 (25.9%)
35 Years and over3,329 (68.1%)1,556 (31.9%)
Total92,485 (85.6%)15,558 (14.4%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Dakota County

Business (33,710 | 23.4%), education (15,788 | 11.0%), science & technology (13,031 | 9.0%), social sciences (10,858 | 7.5%), and engineering (9,159 | 6.4%) are the most common fields of study among 143,925 individuals in Dakota County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Dakota County
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics9,0176.3%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural8,3805.8%
Physical & Health Sciences3,5542.5%
Psychology7,7365.4%
Social Sciences10,8587.5%
Engineering9,1596.4%
Multidisciplinary Studies9920.7%
Science & Technology13,0319.0%
Business33,71023.4%
Education15,78811.0%
Literature & Languages5,6413.9%
Liberal Arts & History5,5683.9%
Visual & Performing Arts4,7533.3%
Communications6,6704.6%
Arts & Humanities9,0686.3%
Total143,925100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Dakota County

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Dakota County

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Dakota County are males with 2 vehicles (58,687, accounting for 47.7%) and females with 2 vehicles (50,577, making up 52.2%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Dakota County
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle1,985 (1.6%)2,098 (1.9%)
1 Vehicle16,404 (13.3%)20,647 (18.4%)
2 Vehicles58,687 (47.7%)50,577 (45.0%)
3 Vehicles29,936 (24.3%)25,531 (22.7%)
4 Vehicles11,322 (9.2%)9,848 (8.8%)
5 or more Vehicles4,805 (3.9%)3,663 (3.3%)
Total123,139 (100.0%)112,364 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Dakota County

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Dakota County are 30 to 34 minutes (30,248 commuters, 15.2%), 15 to 19 minutes (30,208 commuters, 15.2%), and 20 to 24 minutes (29,668 commuters, 14.9%).
Commute Time in Dakota County
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes4,6172.3%
5 to 9 Minutes19,89910.0%
10 to 14 Minutes25,06112.6%
15 to 19 Minutes30,20815.2%
20 to 24 Minutes29,66814.9%
25 to 29 Minutes19,1999.7%
30 to 34 Minutes30,24815.2%
35 to 39 Minutes8,6934.4%
40 to 44 Minutes9,1094.6%
45 to 59 Minutes14,0687.1%
60 to 89 Minutes5,2912.7%
90 or more Minutes2,6831.3%

Commute Time by Sex in Dakota County

The most common commute times in Dakota County are 30 to 34 minutes (17,154 commuters, 16.3%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (14,860 commuters, 15.9%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Dakota County
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes2,082 (2.0%)2,535 (2.7%)
5 to 9 Minutes9,307 (8.8%)10,592 (11.3%)
10 to 14 Minutes11,880 (11.3%)13,181 (14.1%)
15 to 19 Minutes15,348 (14.6%)14,860 (15.9%)
20 to 24 Minutes15,591 (14.8%)14,077 (15.1%)
25 to 29 Minutes10,505 (10.0%)8,694 (9.3%)
30 to 34 Minutes17,154 (16.3%)13,094 (14.0%)
35 to 39 Minutes4,982 (4.7%)3,711 (4.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes5,389 (5.1%)3,720 (4.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes8,076 (7.7%)5,992 (6.4%)
60 to 89 Minutes3,363 (3.2%)1,928 (2.1%)
90 or more Minutes1,614 (1.5%)1,069 (1.1%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Dakota County

The most frequent times of departure to work in Dakota County are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (15,262, 14.5%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (15,739, 16.8%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Dakota County
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM5,588 (5.3%)2,452 (2.6%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM5,640 (5.4%)1,841 (2.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM6,326 (6.0%)3,180 (3.4%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM10,992 (10.4%)6,963 (7.4%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM10,929 (10.4%)10,655 (11.4%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM15,262 (14.5%)15,739 (16.8%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM11,381 (10.8%)13,710 (14.7%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM10,056 (9.6%)10,603 (11.4%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM4,199 (4.0%)5,291 (5.7%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM5,083 (4.8%)5,849 (6.3%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM2,507 (2.4%)2,603 (2.8%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM1,053 (1.0%)1,334 (1.4%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM9,219 (8.8%)6,883 (7.4%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM7,056 (6.7%)6,350 (6.8%)
Total105,291 (100.0%)93,453 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Dakota County

Occupancy by Ownership in Dakota County

Of the total 169,404 dwellings in Dakota County, owner-occupied units account for 128,582 (75.9%), while renter-occupied units make up 40,822 (24.1%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Dakota County
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units128,58275.9%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units40,82224.1%
Total Occupied Housing Units169,404100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Dakota County

Occupancy by Household Size in Dakota County
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household42,46225.1%
2-Person Household59,47435.1%
3-Person Household26,09615.4%
4+ Person Household41,37224.4%
Total Housing Units169,404100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Dakota County

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Dakota County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household25,379 (59.8%)17,083 (40.2%)
2-Person Household47,705 (80.2%)11,769 (19.8%)
3-Person Household21,007 (80.5%)5,089 (19.5%)
4+ Person Household34,491 (83.4%)6,881 (16.6%)
Total Housing Units128,582 (75.9%)40,822 (24.1%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Dakota County

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Dakota County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School2,877 (48.8%)3,013 (51.1%)
High School Diploma19,175 (64.9%)10,386 (35.1%)
College/Associate Degree40,266 (72.7%)15,108 (27.3%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher66,264 (84.3%)12,315 (15.7%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Dakota County

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Dakota County
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years29,32117.3%
35 to 44 Years32,75319.3%
45 to 54 Years31,74418.7%
55 to 64 Years34,04020.1%
65 to 74 Years24,37214.4%
75 to 84 Years11,9177.0%
85 Years and Over5,2573.1%
Total169,404100.0%

Housing Finances in Dakota County

Median Income by Occupancy in Dakota County

Median Income by Occupancy in Dakota County
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied128,582 (75.9%)$120,231
Renter-Occupied40,822 (24.1%)$55,366
Average169,404 (100.0%)$101,360

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Dakota County

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Dakota County
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0001,290 (1.0%)1,721 (4.2%)
$5,000 to $9,999742 (0.6%)660 (1.6%)
$10,000 to $14,999943 (0.7%)1,509 (3.7%)
$15,000 to $19,9991,007 (0.8%)1,878 (4.6%)
$20,000 to $24,9991,831 (1.4%)2,493 (6.1%)
$25,000 to $34,9994,413 (3.4%)3,958 (9.7%)
$35,000 to $49,9998,297 (6.5%)6,198 (15.2%)
$50,000 to $74,99915,841 (12.3%)8,363 (20.5%)
$75,000 to $99,99916,622 (12.9%)5,606 (13.7%)
$100,000 to $149,99931,693 (24.6%)5,695 (14.0%)
$150,000 or more45,903 (35.7%)2,741 (6.7%)
Total128,582 (100.0%)40,822 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Dakota County

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Dakota County
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3001,472 (1.1%)404 (1.0%)
$300 to $4995,793 (4.5%)1,319 (3.2%)
$500 to $79919,232 (15.0%)2,193 (5.4%)
$800 to $9999,487 (7.4%)3,846 (9.4%)
$1,000 to $1,49921,482 (16.7%)14,887 (36.5%)
$1,500 to $1,99925,676 (20.0%)12,022 (29.4%)
$2,000 to $2,49921,418 (16.7%)3,482 (8.5%)
$2,500 to $2,99912,297 (9.6%)927 (2.3%)
$3,000 or more11,725 (9.1%)752 (1.8%)
Total128,582 (100.0%)40,822 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Dakota County

Housing Structures in Dakota County

Housing Structures in Dakota County
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached100,70359.5%
Single Unit, Attached29,79217.6%
2 Unit Apartments1,3800.8%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments3,2751.9%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments3,2361.9%
10 or more Apartments27,90416.5%
Mobile Home / Other3,1141.8%
Total169,404100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Dakota County

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Dakota County
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached96,630 (96.0%)4,073 (4.0%)
Single Unit, Attached23,557 (79.1%)6,235 (20.9%)
2 Unit Apartments338 (24.5%)1,042 (75.5%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments1,171 (35.8%)2,104 (64.2%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments904 (27.9%)2,332 (72.1%)
10 or more Apartments3,556 (12.7%)24,348 (87.3%)
Mobile Home / Other2,426 (77.9%)688 (22.1%)
Total128,582 (75.9%)40,822 (24.1%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Dakota County

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Dakota County
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room160 (0.1%)1,684 (4.1%)
2 or 3 Rooms3,266 (2.5%)12,016 (29.4%)
4 or 5 Rooms23,289 (18.1%)18,945 (46.4%)
6 or 7 Rooms38,228 (29.7%)5,535 (13.6%)
8 or more Rooms63,639 (49.5%)2,642 (6.5%)
Total128,582 (100.0%)40,822 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Dakota County

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Dakota County
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas111,904 (87.0%)24,996 (61.2%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas3,777 (2.9%)1,072 (2.6%)
Electricity11,675 (9.1%)12,944 (31.7%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene266 (0.2%)80 (0.2%)
Coal or Coke2 (0.0%)13 (0.0%)
All other Fuels661 (0.5%)854 (2.1%)
No Fuel Used297 (0.2%)863 (2.1%)
Total128,582 (100.0%)40,822 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Dakota County

Household Vehicle Usage in Dakota County
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle1,462 (1.1%)6,078 (14.9%)
1 Vehicle29,757 (23.1%)19,595 (48.0%)
2 Vehicles62,254 (48.4%)11,523 (28.2%)
3 or more Vehicles35,109 (27.3%)3,626 (8.9%)
Total128,582 (100.0%)40,822 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Dakota County

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Dakota County

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units37,29191,291
Median Property Value$329,100$345,600
Median Household Income$89,348$36,371
Monthly Housing Costs$686$11,627
Real Estate Taxes$3,410$1,287

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Dakota County

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Dakota County
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0002,126 (5.7%)1,332 (1.5%)
$50,000 to $99,9991,026 (2.8%)1,101 (1.2%)
$100,000 to $299,99912,813 (34.4%)31,780 (34.8%)
$300,000 to $499,99915,442 (41.4%)41,860 (45.9%)
$500,000 to $749,9994,672 (12.5%)12,703 (13.9%)
$750,000 to $999,999792 (2.1%)1,787 (2.0%)
$1,000,000 or more420 (1.1%)728 (0.8%)
Total37,291 (100.0%)91,291 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Dakota County

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Dakota County
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0001,041 (2.8%)1,207 (1.3%)
$10,000 to $24,9992,131 (5.7%)991 (1.1%)
$25,000 to $34,9992,459 (6.6%)1,650 (1.8%)
$35,000 to $49,9993,593 (9.6%)1,954 (2.1%)
$50,000 to $74,9996,046 (16.2%)4,704 (5.1%)
$75,000 to $99,9995,380 (14.4%)9,795 (10.7%)
$100,000 to $149,9997,109 (19.1%)11,242 (12.3%)
$150,000 or more9,532 (25.6%)24,584 (26.9%)
Total37,291 (100.0%)91,291 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Dakota County

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Dakota County
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x8,947 (24.0%)130,278 (142.7%)
2.0x to 2.9x7,384 (19.8%)25,177 (27.6%)
3.0x to 3.9x5,449 (14.6%)29,668 (32.5%)
4.0x or more15,259 (40.9%)15,800 (17.3%)
Total37,291 (100.0%)91,291 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Dakota County

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Dakota County
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8002,427 (6.5%)274 (0.3%)
$800 to $1,4991,888 (5.1%)2,170 (2.4%)
$800 to $1,49932,051 (86.0%)5,632 (6.2%)
Total37,291 (100.0%)91,291 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Dakota County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Dakota County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Dakota County
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years32,068 (98.3%)550 (1.7%)
6 to 18 Years76,293 (96.8%)2,555 (3.2%)
19 to 25 Years32,106 (92.5%)2,588 (7.5%)
26 to 34 Years46,712 (93.0%)3,533 (7.0%)
35 to 44 Years58,069 (95.1%)2,980 (4.9%)
45 to 54 Years54,014 (96.5%)1,950 (3.5%)
55 to 64 Years57,052 (96.5%)2,042 (3.5%)
65 to 74 Years39,173 (99.8%)78 (0.2%)
75 Years and older25,028 (99.7%)73 (0.3%)
Total420,515 (96.3%)16,349 (3.7%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Dakota County

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Dakota County
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born32,068 (98.3%)550 (1.7%)
Foreign Born, Citizen76,293 (96.8%)2,555 (3.2%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen32,106 (92.5%)2,588 (7.5%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Dakota County

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Dakota County
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00019,105 (93.0%)1,446 (7.0%)
$25,000 to $49,99939,831 (93.1%)2,970 (6.9%)
$50,000 to $74,99949,315 (94.5%)2,879 (5.5%)
$75,000 to $99,99951,628 (95.1%)2,640 (4.9%)
$100,000 and over259,213 (97.6%)6,401 (2.4%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Dakota County

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Dakota County
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 68,693 (26.7%)24,883 (76.3%)
6 to 18 Years18,208 (23.1%)61,707 (78.3%)
19 to 25 Years5,239 (15.1%)28,352 (81.7%)
25 to 34 Years8,128 (16.2%)40,215 (80.0%)
35 to 44 Years7,941 (13.0%)51,930 (85.1%)
45 to 54 Years6,022 (10.8%)49,349 (88.2%)
55 to 64 Years8,690 (14.7%)51,006 (86.3%)
65 to 74 Years36,567 (93.2%)27,654 (70.5%)
75 Years and over24,852 (99.0%)18,704 (74.5%)
Total124,340 (28.5%)353,800 (81.0%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Dakota County

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Dakota County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years202 (1.5%)42 (0.3%)
5 to 17 Years2,644 (6.5%)1,041 (2.7%)
18 to 34 Years3,765 (8.1%)3,254 (7.3%)
35 to 64 Years6,848 (7.8%)8,307 (9.4%)
65 to 74 Years3,820 (20.9%)3,168 (15.1%)
75 Years and over4,218 (40.9%)6,069 (41.0%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Dakota County

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Dakota County: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years119 (0.9%)34 (0.3%)
5 to 17 Years95 (0.2%)135 (0.4%)
18 to 34 Years295 (0.6%)327 (0.7%)
35 to 64 Years2,130 (2.4%)1,613 (1.8%)
65 to 74 Years2,277 (12.4%)920 (4.4%)
75 Years and over2,277 (22.1%)2,564 (17.3%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Dakota County: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years108 (0.8%)8 (0.1%)
5 to 17 Years160 (0.4%)130 (0.3%)
18 to 34 Years424 (0.9%)513 (1.1%)
35 to 64 Years1,067 (1.2%)1,204 (1.4%)
65 to 74 Years542 (3.0%)352 (1.7%)
75 Years and over737 (7.1%)866 (5.9%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Dakota County: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years2,378 (5.9%)748 (2.0%)
18 to 34 Years2,612 (5.7%)2,351 (5.3%)
35 to 64 Years2,857 (3.3%)3,182 (3.6%)
65 to 74 Years664 (3.6%)375 (1.8%)
75 Years and over1,033 (10.0%)1,295 (8.8%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Dakota County: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years104 (0.3%)200 (0.5%)
18 to 34 Years434 (0.9%)548 (1.2%)
35 to 64 Years2,432 (2.8%)3,477 (3.9%)
65 to 74 Years1,585 (8.7%)1,930 (9.2%)
75 Years and over2,033 (19.7%)4,031 (27.3%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Dakota County: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years730 (1.8%)323 (0.9%)
18 to 34 Years420 (0.9%)392 (0.9%)
35 to 64 Years1,116 (1.3%)1,250 (1.4%)
65 to 74 Years578 (3.2%)347 (1.7%)
75 Years and over715 (6.9%)1,630 (11.0%)

Technology Access in Dakota County

Computing Device Access in Dakota County

Computing Device Access in Dakota County
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop149,35388.2%
Smartphone154,45191.2%
Tablet125,15073.9%
No Computing Device5,7563.4%
Total169,404100.0%

Internet Access in Dakota County

Internet Access in Dakota County
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet2740.2%
Broadband Home142,21884.0%
Cellular Data Only12,4447.3%
Satellite Internet7,9894.7%
No Internet11,1626.6%
Total169,404100.0%

Dakota County Summary

Dakota County is a county located in the U.S. state of Minnesota. As of the 2010 census, the population was 398,552, making it the third-most populous county in Minnesota. The county seat is Hastings. Dakota County is included in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History

Dakota County was established in 1849. It was named after the Dakota Sioux tribal bands who had inhabited the area. The county was originally part of the Minnesota Territory, which was organized in 1849. The first county seat was established in Mendota, which is now part of the city of Mendota Heights. The county seat was moved to Hastings in 1853.

Geography

Dakota County is located in the southeastern part of Minnesota. It is bordered by the Mississippi River to the east, the Minnesota River to the south, and the counties of Goodhue to the north, Scott to the northeast, and Ramsey to the west. The county has a total area of 523 square miles, of which 517 square miles is land and 6.2 square miles is water.

Economy

Dakota County is home to a diverse economy. The county is home to several large employers, including 3M, Ecolab, and the Mayo Clinic. The county is also home to several smaller businesses, including manufacturing, retail, and service industries. The county is also home to several educational institutions, including the University of Minnesota, the University of St. Thomas, and the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, there were 398,552 people, 151,945 households, and 103,945 families residing in the county. The population density was 774.3 people per square mile. There were 159,945 housing units at an average density of 310.7 per square mile. The racial makeup of the county was 81.2% White, 8.3% Black or African American, 0.5% Native American, 5.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 2.7% from other races, and 2.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.3% of the population.
The median income for a household in the county was $68,945 and the median income for a family was $83,945. The per capita income for the county was $33,945. About 5.2% of families and 8.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.2% of those under age 18 and 5.2% of those age 65 or over.

Conclusion

Dakota County is a vibrant and diverse county located in the southeastern part of Minnesota. It is home to a diverse economy, with several large employers and smaller businesses. The county is also home to several educational institutions. The population of the county is 398,552, with a median household income of $68,945 and a median family income of $83,945. The county is also home to a diverse population, with 81.2% of the population being White, 8.3% Black or African American, 0.5% Native American, 5.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 2.7% from other races, and 2.1% from two or more races.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Dakota County?
Total Population of Dakota County is 439,179.
What is the Total Male Population of Dakota County?
Total Male Population of Dakota County is 218,368.
What is the Total Female Population of Dakota County?
Total Female Population of Dakota County is 220,811.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Dakota County?
There are 98.89 Males per 100 Females in Dakota County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Dakota County?
There are 101.12 Females per 100 Males in Dakota County.
What is the Median Population Age in Dakota County?
Median Population Age in Dakota County is 38.4 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Dakota County
Average Family Size in Dakota County is 3.1 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Dakota County
Average Household Size in Dakota County is 2.6 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Dakota County?
Per Capita income in Dakota County is $48,894.
What is the Median Family Income in Dakota County?
Median Family Income in Dakota County is $124,610.
What is the Median Household income in Dakota County?
Median Household Income in Dakota County is $101,360.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Dakota County?
Income or Wage Gap in Dakota County is 28.9%.
Women in Dakota County earn 71.1 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Dakota County?
Family Income Deficit in Dakota County is $10,021.
Families that are below poverty line in Dakota County earn $10,021 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Dakota County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Dakota County is 0.41.
How Large is the Labor Force in Dakota County?
There are 249,078 People in the Labor Forcein in Dakota County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Dakota County?
72.1% of People are in the Labor Force in Dakota County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Dakota County?
Unemployment Rate in Dakota County is 3.7%.