Statistics for Dakota County
Latest official figures for Dakota County, each linked to its source.
Demography
| Population | 21,687 persons | 2025 |
| Median age | 32.5 years | 2024 |
| Live births, July to June | 461 count | 2025 |
| Deaths, July to June | 199 count | 2025 |
| Crude birth rate, July to June | 21.35 per 1,000 inhabitants | 2025 |
| Crude death rate, July to June | 9.22 per 1,000 inhabitants | 2025 |
Labor market
| Unemployment rate | 2.9 % | 2026-08 |
Income and living conditions
| Poverty rate (US official measure) | 11.2 % | 2024 |
| Median household income | 70,329 USD | 2024 |
Economy
| Gross domestic product (GDP), US dollars | 2,419.4 USD million | 2024 |
| Real GDP growth | 1.2 % | 2024 |