Dakota County's estimated 2026 population is 21,325 with a growth rate of -0.02% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Dakota County is the 17th largest county in Nebraska. The 2010 population was 21,033 and has seen a growth of 1.39% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Dakota County includes 47.73% White, 20.38% other race, 8.12% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.
White (47.73%)
Other race (20.38%)
Two or more races (18.1%)
Black or African American (8.12%)
Native American (2.85%)
Asian (2.81%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,181 | 47.73% |
| Other race | 4,347 | 20.38% |
| Two or more races | 3,861 | 18.1% |
| Black or African American | 1,733 | 8.12% |
| Native American | 609 | 2.85% |
| Asian | 600 | 2.81% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Dakota County's average per capita income is $43,054. Household income levels show a median of $71,655. The poverty rate stands at 11.17%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $96,452 | - |
| Families | $86,367 | $97,314 |
| Households | $71,655 | $85,144 |
| Non Families | $37,489 | $51,177 |
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