Dakota County, Nebraska
NE · FIPS 31043 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 21,354 | — | #1,802 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $70,329 | -6.4% | #1,177 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 32.5 years | -16.5% | #3,103 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $185,700 | -34.1% | #1,564 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,069 | -8.1% | #787 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.5% | -8.4% | #1,145 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Dakota County has a population of 21,354, making it the #1,802 most populous county in the US. The median age is 32.5 years, which is 16.5% below the national median.
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The median household income in Dakota County is $70,329, ranking #1,177 out of 3,222 counties — 6.4% below the national median. The poverty rate is 11.5% and unemployment stands at 4.8%.
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The median home value in Dakota County is $185,700 (-34.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,069/mo and the homeownership rate is 63.9%.
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91.9% of residents in Dakota County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.2% above the national rate.
About Dakota County, Nebraska
Dakota County, Nebraska has a total population of 21,354, making it the 1,802nd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Dakota County is 32.5 years, which is 16.5% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Dakota County is $70,329, which ranks #1,177 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 6.4% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 11.5%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8%.
The median home value in Dakota County is $185,700, 34.1% below the national median. Renters in Dakota County pay a median gross rent of $1,069 per month. The homeownership rate is 63.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Dakota County, 14.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 56.8% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 91.9% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 15.8 min.
Dakota County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 42.3% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (41.6%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (8.7%).
All data for Dakota County, Nebraska 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.