Dakota County's estimated 2026 population is 461,665 with a growth rate of 0.86% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Dakota County is the 3rd largest county in Minnesota. The 2010 population was 399,214 and has seen a growth of 15.64% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 38.6 years
Female: 39.7 years
Male: 37.7 years
There are 338,948 adults, (70,787 of whom are seniors) in Dakota County.
Female: 224,707 (50.4%)
Male: 221,064 (49.6%)
The racial composition of Dakota County includes 74.33% White, 7.77% Black or African American, 5.21% Asian, 4.18% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 331,321 | 74.33% |
| Two or more races | 35,855 | 8.04% |
| Black or African American | 34,647 | 7.77% |
| Asian | 23,217 | 5.21% |
| Other race | 18,619 | 4.18% |
| Native American | 1,944 | 0.44% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 168 | 0.04% |
Dakota County's average per capita income is $66,293. Household income levels show a median of $106,318. The poverty rate stands at 5.85%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $146,354 | $173,256 |
| Families | $131,618 | $156,615 |
| Households | $106,318 | $131,262 |
| Non Families | $59,813 | $72,513 |
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