Dakota County, Minnesota
MN · FIPS 27037 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 445,771 | — | #163 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $106,318 | +41.5% | #116 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 38.6 years | -0.8% | #2,459 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $381,000 | +35.2% | #338 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,548 | +33.1% | #217 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.8% | -53.6% | #97 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Dakota County has a population of 445,771, making it the #163 most populous county in the US. The median age is 38.6 years, which is 0.8% below the national median.
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The median household income in Dakota County is $106,318, ranking #116 out of 3,222 counties — 41.5% above the national median. The poverty rate is 5.8% and unemployment stands at 3.6%.
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The median home value in Dakota County is $381,000 (+35.2% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,548/mo and the homeownership rate is 74.9%.
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95.8% of residents in Dakota County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.5% above the national rate.
About Dakota County, Minnesota
Dakota County, Minnesota has a total population of 445,771, making it the 163rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Dakota County is 38.6 years, which is 0.8% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Dakota County is $106,318, which ranks #116 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 41.5% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 5.8%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6%.
The median home value in Dakota County is $381,000, 35.2% above the national median. Renters in Dakota County pay a median gross rent of $1,548 per month. The homeownership rate is 74.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Dakota County, 45.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 33.7% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 25.7 min.
Dakota County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 72.7% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (8.7%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (7.7%).
All data for Dakota County, Minnesota comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.