Dakota County Summary

Life in Dakota County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Dakota County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Dakota County:

  • The population in Dakota County is 21,308.

  • The median home value in Dakota County is $210,838.

  • The median income in Dakota County is $66,112.

  • The median rent in Dakota County is $959.

  • The unemployment rate in Dakota County is 3.0%.

  • The poverty rate in Dakota County is 11.2%.

  • The average high in Dakota County is 68.6° and there are 72.4 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Dakota County

List Of Cities & Towns in Dakota County

South Sioux City, NE Population 13,835

Dakota City, NE Population 2,857

Emerson, NE Population 891

Homer, NE Population 389

Jackson, NE Population 258

Hubbard, NE Population 199

Map Of Dakota County

Dakota County, NE Weather

  • The average high in Dakota County is 68.6°.

  • There are 72.94 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 72.4 inches of rain each year with 10.8 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:33 hours of sun each day in Dakota County.

StatDakota County
Mean High68.6
Nice Days72.94
Rainfall72.4
Snowfall10.8
Sunny_hours5:33
68.6°
Average High
72.4
Inches of Rain

Dakota County Photos

Dakota County Courthouse Nebraska  Center
Source: Public Domain
Emmanuel Lutheran Churchc Dakota City
Source: Public Domain
South Sioux Cityc Nebraska Looking S From Bridge
Source: Public Domain
South Sioux Cityc Nebraska Veterans Bridge From Ds
Source: Public Domain

Dakota County Demographics

Population over time in Dakota County

The current population in Dakota County is 21,308. The population has increased 5.5% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 21,284 5.8%
2021 20,124 -0.2%
2020 20,173 -

Gender in Dakota County

  • Dakota County is 50.6% female with 10,777 female residents.

  • Dakota County is 49.4% male with 10,530 male residents.

Female
50.6% (10,777)
Male
49.4% (10,530)
Gender Dakota County NE USA
Female 50.6% 49.7% 50.4%
Male 49.4% 50.3% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Dakota County

Dakota County is:

  • 45.0% White with 9,597 White residents.

  • 7.0% African American with 1,496 African American residents.

  • 2.1% American Indian with 457 American Indian residents.

  • 3.2% Asian with 680 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.

  • 2.8% Two Or More with 597 Two Or More residents.

  • 39.8% Hispanic with 8,481 Hispanic residents.

White
45.0% (9,597)
African American
7.0% (1,496)
American Indian
2.1% (457)
Asian
3.2% (680)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.0% (0)
Two Or More
2.8% (597)
Hispanic
39.8% (8,481)

Table: Dakota County By Race

Race Dakota County NE USA
White 45.0% 77.1% 58.9%
African American 7.0% 4.7% 12.1%
American Indian 2.1% 0.6% 0.6%
Asian 3.2% 2.5% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.3% 0.4%
Two Or More 2.8% 3.1% 3.5%
Hispanic 39.8% 11.8% 18.7%

Household Income For Dakota County, Nebraska

  • 2.3% of households in Dakota County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 2.7% of households in Dakota County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 6.6% of households in Dakota County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 11.7% of households in Dakota County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 13.4% of households in Dakota County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 19.0% of households in Dakota County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 15.8% of households in Dakota County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 20.0% of households in Dakota County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 5.0% of households in Dakota County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 3.4% of households in Dakota County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
2.3% (495)
$10,000 to $14,999
2.7% (581)
$15,000 to $24,999
6.6% (1,415)
$25,000 to $34,999
11.7% (2,501)
$35,000 to $49,999
13.4% (2,848)
$50,000 to $74,999
19.0% (4,056)
$75,000 to $99,999
15.8% (3,373)
$100,000 to $149,999
20.0% (4,255)
$150,000 to $199,999
5.0% (1,062)
$200,000 or more
3.4% (718)
Income Dakota County NE USA
Less than $10,000 2.3% 4.2% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 2.7% 3.5% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 6.6% 7.0% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 11.7% 7.9% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 13.4% 11.6% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 19.0% 17.8% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 15.8% 13.8% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 20.0% 18.1% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 5.0% 8.1% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 3.4% 7.8% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Dakota County for adults over 25

  • 12.0% of adults in Dakota County completed < 9th grade.

  • 9.0% of adults in Dakota County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 34.0% of adults in Dakota County completed high school / ged.

  • 21.0% of adults in Dakota County completed some college.

  • 10.0% of adults in Dakota County completed associate's degree.

  • 11.0% of adults in Dakota County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Dakota County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Dakota County completed professional degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Dakota County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
12% (2,556)
9-12th Grade
9% (1,917)
High School / GED
34% (7,244)
Some College
21% (4,474)
Associate's Degree
10% (2,130)
Bachelor's Degree
11% (2,343)
Master's Degree
2% (426)
Professional Degree
1% (213)
Doctorate Degree
0% (0)
Education Dakota County NE USA
< 9th Grade 12% 5% 3%
9-12th Grade 9% 4% 6%
High School / GED 34% 25% 26%
Some College 21% 22% 20%
Associate's Degree 10% 11% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 11% 22% 21%
Master's Degree 2% 8% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 0% 1% 2%

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