State
County
Land Area (mi²)
0.2 sq mi
Density (mi²)
1,866.80/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.43% (-2)
Growth Since 2010
-8.30% (-42)
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Dakota, Illinois Population 2021
464
Dakota is a city located in Stephenson County Illinois. With a 2020 population of 464, it is the 900th largest city in Illinois and the 13633rd largest city in the United States . Dakota is currently declining at a rate of -0.43% annually and its population has decreased by -8.30% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 506 in 2010. Dakota reached it's highest population of in . Spanning over 0 miles, Dakota has a population density of 1,867 people per square mile.
The average household income in Dakota is $64,814 with a poverty rate of 9.68%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $675 per month, and the median house value is $94,300. The median age in Dakota is 35.6 years, 33.8 years for males, and 35.9 years for females.
Dakota Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Dakotawas:
- White: 98.58%
- Two or more races: 1.42%
- Black or African American: 0.00%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
The current population of Dakota, Illinois is 464 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 468.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 506.
Dakota, Illinois Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 554 | 98.58% |
| Two or More Races | 8 | 1.42% |
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Dakota Population by Race
Dakota Population Pyramid $2021
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Dakota Population by Age
Dakota Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 211 | 2.66 | 71.1 |
| Married | 90 | 2.97 | 90 |
| Female | 53 | 3.15 | 47.2 |
| Non Family | 52 | 1.1 | 65.4 |
| Male | 16 | 4.44 | 62.5 |
2.98
Average Family Size
2.66
Average Household Size
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Dakota Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 5 | 1.47% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 24 | 7.06% |
| High School Graduate | 159 | 46.76% |
| Some College | 71 | 20.88% |
| Associates Degree | 32 | 9.41% |
| Bachelors Degree | 35 | 10.29% |
| Graduate Degree | 14 | 4.12% |
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Dakota Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Dakota Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 331 | 302 | 47 |
| Hispanic | 7 | 7 | 2 |
| 2+ Races | 2 | 2 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 28.57%.
Dakota Educational Attainment by Race
Dakota Earnings by Educational Attainment
Dakota Language by Age
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Dakota Language
98.26% of Dakota residents speak only English, while 1.74% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.35% of the population.
Dakota Language
9.68%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.94%
Male Poverty Rate
11.39%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Dakota
The race most likely to be in poverty in Dakota is Hispanic, with 11.76% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Dakota is White, with 9.72% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.81%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.21%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 5.56%.
Dakota Poverty
Dakota Poverty Rate by Education
Dakota Marital Status
Marriage Rates
42.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
41.5%
Male Marriage Rate
42.9%
Female Marriage Rate
Dakota Married by Age and Sex
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Dakota Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Dakota Marital Status by Race
Dakota Marital Status
Dakota Veterans by War
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16 | 3.97% |
Dakota Veterans by Race
Dakota Veterans by Education
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0.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
12.50%
Veteran Disability Rate
Dakota Veterans by Education
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64.3%
Labor Force Participation
60.1%
Employment Rate
6.5%
Unemployment Rate
Dakota Employment by Age
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Dakota Employment by Race
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Dakota Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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71.71%
Born in Dakota
98.75%
Native Born
1.25%
Foreign Born
1.25%
Non Citizen
0.00%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.75% of Dakota residents were born in the United States, with 71.71% having been born in Illinois. 1.25% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Dakota Place of Birth
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 464 | -2 | -0.43% |
| 2020 | 466 | -2 | -0.43% |
| 2019 | 468 | -2 | -0.43% |
| 2018 | 470 | -4 | -0.84% |
| 2017 | 474 | -5 | -1.04% |
| 2016 | 479 | -4 | -0.83% |
| 2015 | 483 | -5 | -1.02% |
| 2014 | 488 | -7 | -1.41% |
| 2013 | 495 | -2 | -0.40% |
| 2012 | 497 | -6 | -1.19% |
| 2011 | 503 | -3 | -0.59% |
| 2010 | 506 | 0.00% |