Dakota, MN Demographics

A map of Dakota's Population by Race

Dakota, Minnesota has an estimated population of 304, an increase from the 295 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 97.4% White, 1.6% Hispanic, 1.0% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Dakota, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Dakota has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Minnesota overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Dakota, that probability was 7.3% in 2020 and 5.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Dakota is ranked the 607th most populous place in Minnesota, out of 915 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Dakota was ranked the 610th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Dakota's White Population

296 residents of Dakota, or 97.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Dakota is significantly higher than in Minnesota overall, where 75.9% of the population is White. Dakota ranks 77th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dakota's White population has grown by an estimated 4.2%. White residents' share of Dakota's population has increased from 96.3% to 97.4%.

Dakota is more White than neighboring Brice Prairie (88.7% White), La Crescent (89.3% White), French Island (92% White), and Holmen (87.7% White). Dakota is less White than neighboring Dresbach (97.9% White).

Dakota's Black Population

0 residents of Dakota, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Dakota is lower than in Minnesota overall, where 6.9% of the population is Black. Dakota ranks 599th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dakota's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of Dakota's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Dakota is less Black than neighboring Brice Prairie (0.6% Black), French Island (1.2% Black), and Holmen (0.4% Black).

Dakota's Asian Population

0 residents of Dakota, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Dakota is lower than in Minnesota overall, where 5.1% of the population is Asian. Dakota ranks 482nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dakota's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Dakota's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Dakota is less Asian than neighboring Dresbach (0.3% Asian), La Crescent (2.8% Asian), French Island (2.1% Asian), and Holmen (6.4% Asian).

Dakota's Hispanic Population

5 residents of Dakota, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Dakota is slightly lower than in Minnesota overall, where 6.4% of the population is Hispanic. Dakota ranks 721st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dakota's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 25.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Dakota's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.6%.

Dakota is more Hispanic than neighboring Dresbach (0.7% Hispanic), Brice Prairie (0.1% Hispanic), French Island (1.1% Hispanic), and Holmen (1.1% Hispanic). Dakota is less Hispanic than neighboring La Crescent (2.4% Hispanic).

Dakota's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Dakota, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Dakota is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Dakota ranks 433rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dakota's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Dakota's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.

Dakota is less Native American/Other than neighboring Brice Prairie (7.6% Native American/Other), La Crescent (0.6% Native American/Other), French Island (0.6% Native American/Other), and Holmen (0.4% Native American/Other).

Dakota's Multiracial Population

3 residents of Dakota, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Dakota is slightly lower than in Minnesota overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Dakota ranks 808th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dakota's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 25.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Dakota's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.0%.

Dakota is less Multiracial than neighboring Brice Prairie (3% Multiracial), La Crescent (4.9% Multiracial), French Island (3% Multiracial), and Holmen (4% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.