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Dakota City

County:
Humboldt County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
0.73
State:
Iowa

Dakota City is a city located in Humboldt County, Iowa. Dakota City has a 2026 population of 766. It is also the county seat of Humboldt County. Dakota City is currently growing at a rate of 0.13% annually and its population has increased by 0.92% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 759 in 2020.

The median household income in Dakota City is $60,417 with a poverty rate of 6.29%. The median age in Dakota City is 42.7 years: 40.6 years for males, and 45.5 years for females. For every 100 females there are 101.1 males.

766
Total Population
1,049
Density (mi²)
1 0.13%
Growth

Dakota City Population

Dakota City Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202676610.13%
202576510.13%
202476430.39%
202376100%
2022761-3-0.39%
202176450.66%
202075900%
201981780.99%
2018809-2-0.25%
201781140.5%
2016807-2-0.25%
2015809-10-1.22%
2014819-7-0.85%
2013826-6-0.72%
2012832-4-0.48%
2011836-7-0.83%
2010837-2-0.24%

Median Age

Overall: 42.7 years
Female: 45.5 years
Male: 40.6 years

Dakota City Adults

There are 568 adults, (142 of whom are seniors) in Dakota City.

Sex Ratio

Female: 374 (49.7%)
Male: 378 (50.3%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Dakota City includes 87.77% White, 9.18% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, and smaller percentages for other race, Two or more races, Black or African American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White66087.77%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander699.18%
Other race91.2%
Two or more races91.2%
Black or African American50.66%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races60.8%
Other race30.4%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White66087.77%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander699.18%
Other race60.8%
Black or African American50.66%
Two or more races30.4%

Dakota City Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Dakota City 's average per capita income is $44,010. Household income levels show a median of $60,417. The poverty rate stands at 6.29%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$95,700-
Families$77,381$97,856
Households$60,417$80,359
Non Families$41,964$46,086

$44,010

Average Income

$60,417

Median Household Income

6.29%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)