2023 ACS Census Data · Population 21,331
Dakota County is a small county in Nebraska with a population of 21,331. The median household income is $71,655, 10% above the national average. The poverty rate is 11.2%, median home value is $168,100, and 15.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 37% below the national average.
Population
21,331
2023 estimate
Rank #1805 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$71,655
Household
Rank #927 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$168,100
Owner-occupied
Rank #1674 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
15.1%
Adults 25+
Rank #2742 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
50.0%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
23.6%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
39.6%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
3.3%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
7% above Nebraska avg·10% above national avg
Poverty Rate
12% below Nebraska avg·25% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
11% above Nebraska avg·24% above national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$29,781
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
11.2%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
71.4%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
10% above Nebraska avg·20% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
35% above Nebraska avg·13% above national avg
Home Ownership Rate
13% below Nebraska avg·12% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
27% below Nebraska avg·7% below national avg
Housing Units
7,795
Households
7,299
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.9
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,540
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
83.3%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
14 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
39% below Nebraska avg·37% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
12% below Nebraska avg·8% below national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
9.5%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
8.7%
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