Dakota City is a city located in Dakota County Nebraska. Dakota City has a 2024 population of 2,035. It is also the county seat of Dakota County. Dakota City is currently declining at a rate of -0.59% annually and its population has decreased by -2.3% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,083 in 2020.
The average household income in Dakota City is $88,815 with a poverty rate of 9.91%. The median age in Dakota City is 28.9 years: 27.4 years for males, and 30.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Dakota City was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,648 | 57.68% |
| Two or more races | 745 | 26.08% |
| Other race | 337 | 11.8% |
| Asian | 69 | 2.42% |
| Native American | 49 | 1.72% |
| Black or African American | 9 | 0.32% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 733 | 3.8 | 82.5 | 17.5 |
| Married | 402 | 4.82 | 90.3 | 9.7 |
| Non Family | 198 | 1.44 | 77.3 | 22.7 |
| Female | 89 | 4.01 | 50.6 | 49.4 |
| Male | 44 | 4.68 | 100 | 0 |
4.56
Average Family Size
3.8
Average Household Size
82.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 178 | 10.74% |
| Associates Degree | 180 | 10.86% |
| Bachelors Degree | 119 | 7.18% |
| Graduate Degree | 69 | 4.16% |
| High School Graduate | 639 | 38.56% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 183 | 11.04% |
| Some College | 289 | 17.44% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,003 | 914 | 153 |
| Hispanic | 552 | 331 | 35 |
| 2+ Races | 337 | 236 | 2 |
| Other Race | 133 | 66 | 22 |
| Asian | 48 | 20 | 0 |
| Native American | 24 | 17 | 0 |
| Black | 6 | 3 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 91.13%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 16.54%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $68,393 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $77,917 | $76,875 | $78,333 |
| High School Graduate | $45,039 | $56,616 | $32,500 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $42,049 | $42,454 | $40,833 |
| Overall | $39,893 | $51,838 | $36,038 |
| Some College | $36,524 | $43,750 | $35,302 |
$39,893
Average Earnings
$51,838
Average Male
$36,038
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
66.86% of Dakota City residents speak only English, while 33.14% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 29.42% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,395 | 182 | 13.05% |
| Other | 329 | 91 | 27.66% |
| Hispanic | 1,213 | 91 | 7.5% |
| Black | 6 | 3 | 50% |
9.91%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.39%
Male Poverty Rate
10.43%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Dakota City is Black, with 50% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Dakota City is Hispanic, with 7.5% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.73%. Among those working part-time, it was 6.3%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.16%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 10.65% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 10.11% |
| High School | 6.48% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2.33% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 58.33% |
| Female Unemployed | 21.43% |
| Male Employed | 4.71% |
| Female Employed | 1.18% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $97,583 | $100,134 |
| Households | $73,417 | $88,815 |
| Married Families | $99,000 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $45,595 | $50,921 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
41.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.6%
Male Marriage Rate
39.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
116
Number of Veterans
116
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 44 |
| Vietnam | 33 |
| Korea | 13 |
| First Gulf War | 6 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 42 |
| 75+ | 28 |
| 65 to 74 | 21 |
| 35 to 54 | 19 |
| 55 to 64 | 6 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 110 | 8.98% |
| Native American | 4 | 9.3% |
| 2+ Races | 2 | 0.4% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
45.54%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
70.2%
Labor Force Participation
66.5%
Employment Rate
4.4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
9.28%
Born in Dakota City
86.1%
Native Born
13.9%
Foreign Born
6.97%
Non Citizen
6.93%
Naturalized
86.1% of Dakota City residents were born in the United States, with 9.28% having been born in Nebraska. 6.97% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,975 | -12 | -0.6% |
| 2028 | 1,987 | -12 | -0.6% |
| 2027 | 1,999 | -12 | -0.6% |
| 2026 | 2,011 | -12 | -0.59% |
| 2025 | 2,023 | -12 | -0.59% |
| 2024 | 2,035 | -12 | -0.59% |
| 2023 | 2,047 | 15 | 0.74% |
| 2022 | 2,032 | -19 | -0.93% |
| 2021 | 2,051 | -32 | -1.54% |
| 2020 | 2,083 | 217 | 11.63% |
| 2019 | 1,866 | 4 | 0.21% |
| 2018 | 1,862 | 15 | 0.81% |
| 2017 | 1,847 | -8 | -0.43% |
| 2016 | 1,855 | -23 | -1.22% |
| 2015 | 1,878 | 9 | 0.48% |
| 2014 | 1,869 | -15 | -0.8% |
| 2013 | 1,884 | 8 | 0.43% |
| 2012 | 1,876 | -6 | -0.32% |
| 2011 | 1,882 | -39 | -2.03% |
| 2010 | 1,921 | 0 | 0% |