Dakota County's estimated 2026 population is 21,880 with a growth rate of 0.89% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Dakota County is the 15th largest county in Nebraska. The 2010 population was 21,033 and has seen a growth of 4.03% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 32.5 years
Female: 32.2 years
Male: 32.9 years
There are 15,057 adults, (2,742 of whom are seniors) in Dakota County.
Female: 10,755 (50.4%)
Male: 10,599 (49.6%)
The racial composition of Dakota County includes 44.71% White, 19.59% other race, 8.67% Black or African American, 3.38% Native American, 3.03% Asian, and smaller percentages for and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,548 | 44.71% |
| Two or more races | 4,403 | 20.62% |
| Other race | 4,183 | 19.59% |
| Black or African American | 1,852 | 8.67% |
| Native American | 722 | 3.38% |
| Asian | 646 | 3.03% |
Dakota County's average per capita income is $45,828. Household income levels show a median of $70,329. The poverty rate stands at 11.54%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $97,500 | - |
| Families | $84,442 | $104,717 |
| Households | $70,329 | $91,843 |
| Non Families | $44,836 | $53,476 |
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