Dakota County, MN

Living in Dakota County

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Bikeability 35
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Walkability 27
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Commute 55
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Public Transit 44
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Affordability 44
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Public Safety 82
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Airports 54
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Hospitals 79
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Colleges 79
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Schools 74
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Residents

421k Population +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

$86k Median 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

$266k Median Home Value +$22k (2010–19)
21% Built 2000 or Later
$1.1k Median 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
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Dakota County, MN

Private Schools

Private Schools near Dakota County, MN

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Brightmont Academy
7 miles, NW
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First Baptist School
7 miles, NW

Colleges

Colleges near Dakota County, MN

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Carleton College
15 miles, S
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St Olaf College
16 miles, S
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Macalester College
19 miles, N

Hospitals

Hospitals near Dakota County, MN

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Regina Hospital
11 miles, NE
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Northfield Hospital
15 miles, SW

Airports

Airports near Dakota County, MN

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