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Dakota City

County:
Dakota County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
1.404
State:
Nebraska

Dakota City is a city located in Dakota County, Nebraska. Dakota City has a 2026 population of 2,029. It is also the county seat of Dakota County. Dakota City is currently declining at a rate of -0.44% annually and its population has decreased by -2.59% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,083 in 2020.

The median household income in Dakota City is $76,806 with a poverty rate of 7.35%. The median age in Dakota City is 30.7 years: 30.1 years for males, and 34.1 years for females. For every 100 females there are 114.5 males.

2K
Total Population
1,445
Density (mi²)
-9 -0.44%
Growth

Dakota City Population

Dakota City Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20262,029-9-0.44%
20252,038-9-0.44%
20242,047-6-0.29%
20232,053100.49%
20222,043-8-0.39%
20212,051-32-1.54%
20202,083-1-0.05%
20191,86640.21%
20181,862150.81%
20171,847-8-0.43%
20161,855-23-1.22%
20151,87890.48%
20141,869-15-0.8%
20131,88480.43%
20121,876-6-0.32%
20111,882-37-1.93%
20101,92120.1%

Median Age

Overall: 30.7 years
Female: 34.1 years
Male: 30.1 years

Dakota City Adults

There are 1,945 adults, (295 of whom are seniors) in Dakota City.

Sex Ratio

Female: 1,247 (46.6%)
Male: 1,428 (53.4%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Dakota City includes 52.11% White, 6.92% other race, 3.74% Native American, 3.66% Asian, and smaller percentages for Black or African American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,39452.11%
Two or more races89533.46%
Other race1856.92%
Native American1003.74%
Asian983.66%
Black or African American30.11%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races77829.08%
Other race1856.92%
Native American582.17%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,39452.11%
Two or more races1174.37%
Asian983.66%
Native American421.57%
Black or African American30.11%

Dakota City Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Dakota City 's average per capita income is $43,868. Household income levels show a median of $76,806. The poverty rate stands at 7.35%.

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
Families$105,446$114,090
Married Families$98,750-
Households$76,806$94,673
Non Families$48,911$50,216

$43,868

Average Income

$76,806

Median Household Income

7.35%

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)