Minnesota Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 445,771 (100%) |
| Population Density | 792 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 45 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $106,318 |
| Per Capita Income | $52,084 |
| Median Home Value | $381,000 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 178,879 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 130,675 (73.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 43,687 (24.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 4,517 (2.5%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 174,362 |
| Average Household Size | 2.54 |
| Family Households | 117,503 (67.4%) |
The table below compares Dakota County to the other 87 counties and county equivalents in Minnesota by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 3 | 98th |
| Population Density | # 4 | 97th |
| Median Household Income | # 5 | 95th |
| Per Capita Income | # 6 | 94th |
| Diversity Index | # 5 | 95th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Minnesota Census Data Comparison Tool.
