Dakota County, MN
Living in Dakota County
Bikeability35
Walkability27
Commute55
Public Transit44
Affordability44
Public Safety82
Airports54
Hospitals79
Colleges79
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools74
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
421kPopulation+28k (2010–19)
38 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
42%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
69%Family Households-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian5%
Black6%
Caucasian78%
Hispanic or Latino7%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school5%
High school graduate20%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree29%
Graduate degree13%
Households
Family household69%
Householder living alone25%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$86kMedian Household Income+$13k (2010–19)
94%Above Poverty
26 mi Average Commute
87%Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K10%
$25K to $49K17%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K or more10%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector75%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts44%
Military<1%
Sales and office23%
Service15%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van89%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation3%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$266kMedian Home Value+$22k (2010–19)
21%Built 2000 or Later
$1.1kMedian Monthly Rent+$257 (2010–19)
72%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached18%
1 unit, detached58%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home2%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200916%
Built 1990 to 199921%
Built 1980 to 198921%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier4%
Home Value
Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K2%
$100K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K17%
$250K to $299K17%
$300K to $399K21%
$400K to $499K10%
$500K to $749K6%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity12%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas3%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas83%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Dakota County
United States45
Minnesota28
Property Crime in Dakota County
United States48
Minnesota45
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (49%)(47%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton48%
Donald Trump43%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 14 | 1 | 10 |
| Feb | 19 | 1 | 8 |
| Mar | 31 | 2 | 8 |
| Apr | 46 | 3 | 2 |
| May | 58 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 69 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 48 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 33 | 2 | 6 |
| Dec | 19 | 1 | 9 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Dakota County
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding30
Tornado14
Blizzard2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Dakota County, MN
Private Schools
Private Schools near Dakota County, MN
St John the Baptist Catholic School
5 miles, E
St Joseph Catholic School
6 miles, NW
Brightmont Academy
7 miles, NW
First Baptist School
7 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Dakota County, MN
Carleton College
15 miles, S
St Olaf College
16 miles, S
St Catherine University
19 miles, N
Macalester College
19 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Dakota County, MN
Regina Hospital
11 miles, NE
Fairview Ridges Hospital
12 miles, NW
Mayo Clinic Health System-Cannon Falls
15 miles, SE
Northfield Hospital
15 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Dakota County, MN
Rochester International Airport
60 miles, SE
St. Cloud Regional Airport
78 miles, NW
Chippewa Valley Regional Airport
79 miles, E