Dakota County, Minnesota
Dakota County is home to 445,771 people. 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line, below the Minnesota rate (9.3%). The median household income is $106,318.
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| Measure | Value | Minnesota | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 445,771 | 5,739,445 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $106,318 | $89,062 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 5.8% | 9.3% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 6.2% | 10.3% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 4.2% | 4.7% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 45.0% | 39.4% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $381,000 | $329,300 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $1,548 | $1,280 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 49.8% | 48.1% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 10.1% | 8.7% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 38.6 years | 38.8 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
Neighboring counties
- Goodhue County
- Hennepin County
- Ramsey County
- Rice County
- Scott County
- Washington County
- Pierce County, Wisconsin
Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.