Statistics for Dakota County
Latest official figures for Dakota County, each linked to its source.
Demography
| Population | 457,710 persons | 2025 |
| Median age | 38.6 years | 2024 |
| Live births, July to June | 4,821 count | 2025 |
| Deaths, July to June | 3,275 count | 2025 |
| Crude birth rate, July to June | 10.58 per 1,000 inhabitants | 2025 |
| Crude death rate, July to June | 7.19 per 1,000 inhabitants | 2025 |
Labor market
| Unemployment rate | 4.6 % | 2026-08 |
Income and living conditions
| Poverty rate (US official measure) | 7.1 % | 2024 |
| Median household income | 106,318 USD | 2024 |
Economy
| Gross domestic product (GDP), US dollars | 37,138.4 USD million | 2024 |
| Real GDP growth | 4.1 % | 2024 |