Dakota County, MN — Demographics & Population
Population, age distribution, race & ethnicity, and education data
Population Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Total Population
442,204
Male
219,493
49.6%
Female
222,711
50.4%
Median Age
38.4 yrs
Avg Household Size
2.6
Foreign Born
9.7%
Race & Ethnicity
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Age Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Education
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Bachelor's or Higher30.4%
High School or Higher43.8%
Other Demographics
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Veterans
4.7%
Disability
0.0%
Non-English Home
3.1%
Married
44.6%
Dakota County, MN has a population of 442,204 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The median age is 38.4 years. The largest racial or ethnic group is White at 76.0% of the population. 30.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 9.7% of residents are foreign-born.