Dakota County, Nebraska
County
Overview
- County Name
- Dakota County
- State
- Nebraska
- FIPS Code
- 31043
- State FIPS
- 31
- County FIPS
- 043
Geography
- Land Area
- 264.28 sq mi
- Water Area
- 3.14 sq mi
- Total Area
- 267.42 sq mi
- Latitude
- 42.391624
- Longitude
- -96.561327
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 18,741
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 12,824
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 11,949 | 63.8% |
| Hispanic | 6,795 | 36.3% |
| White | 9,005 | 48.0% |
| Black | 1,630 | 8.7% |
| Asian | 399 | 2.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 433 | 2.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 10 | 0.1% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 9,031 | 70.4% |
| Hispanic | 3,790 | 29.6% |
| White | 7,259 | 56.6% |
| Black | 1,010 | 7.9% |
| Asian | 320 | 2.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 434 | 3.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 5 | 0.0% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 21,354
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $74,895
- Poverty Rate
- 11.4%
- Population Below Poverty
- 2,440
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 9,548 | 44.7% |
| Black | 1,852 | 8.7% |
| Asian | 646 | 3.0% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 9,979
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 3,666 | 36.7% |
| Republican | 3,616 | 36.2% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 2,547 | 25.5% |
| Other | 24 | 0.2% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 4,835 | 48.5% |
| Female | 5,032 | 50.4% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 6,113 | 61.3% |
| Hispanic | 2,422 | 24.3% |
| Black | 171 | 1.7% |
| Asian | 154 | 1.5% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 3,638
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 36.5%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 2,996 | 49.0% |
| Hispanic | 232 | 9.6% |
| Black | 27 | 15.8% |
| Asian | 12 | 7.8% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 1,798 | 37.2% |
| Female | 1,826 | 36.3% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 4,009 (30.4%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 1,889 (14.6%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 7,808
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $187,317
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,023
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 75.4%
- Public Transit
- 0.6%
- Work From Home
- 5.0%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 33.6%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.