Dakota County's estimated 2026 population is 462,478 with a growth rate of 1.02% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Dakota County is the 3rd largest county in Minnesota. The 2010 population was 399,214 and has seen a growth of 15.85% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Dakota County includes 75.98% White, 7.33% Black or African American, 5.21% Asian, 3.84% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (75.98%)
Black or African American (7.33%)
Two or more races (7.24%)
Asian (5.21%)
Other race (3.84%)
Native American (0.38%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.02%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 335,999 | 75.98% |
| Black or African American | 32,429 | 7.33% |
| Two or more races | 32,004 | 7.24% |
| Asian | 23,027 | 5.21% |
| Other race | 16,983 | 3.84% |
| Native American | 1,661 | 0.38% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 101 | 0.02% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Dakota County's average per capita income is $64,523. Household income levels show a median of $105,212. The poverty rate stands at 5.58%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $143,411 | $169,974 |
| Families | $130,111 | $154,046 |
| Households | $105,212 | $129,420 |
| Non Families | $57,982 | $70,553 |
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