Dakota County, MN

County

Cities in Dakota County

Neighborhoods in Dakota County

Neighborhood

Dakota, MN

Meadows of Bloomfield

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Dakota

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

44.9%

Households with Children

32.0%

School Enrollment K-12

53,228

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 6.0%
School Age (5-17): 18.0%
Young Adults (18-34): 20.4%
Working Age (35-54): 26.6%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 13.1%
Seniors (65+): 15.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 4.8%
High School / GED: 19.1%
Some College or Associate's: 31.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 45.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 23.1%
Single Parents: 8.9%
Couples & Adults: 35.6%
Living Alone: 32.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 72.7%
Hispanic or Latino: 8.7%
Asian: 5.2%
Black or African American: 7.7%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 5.6%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.2%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Asian Population by Origin

Based on single-race Census responses. Residents who identify with multiple races may not appear here.

East Asian: 29.5%
South Asian: 29.2%
Southeast Asian: 34.9%
Central Asian: 0.0%
Other Asian: 6.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 64.1%
Puerto Rican: 6.5%
Cuban: 0.5%
Dominican: 2.6%
Central American: 12.6%
South American: 8.4%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 5.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 41.1%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.5%
Other White: 58.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 29.7%
Sub-Saharan African: 44.7%
Caribbean: 1.9%
Other Black: 23.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 63.6%
Born in Other U.S. State: 25.0%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 1.2%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 6.0%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 4.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 85.9%
Spanish: 5.6%
European & Indo-European: 2.0%
East & Southeast Asian: 3.2%
Arabic: 0.2%
Other: 3.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 3.1%
Elementary (1-4): 5.5%
Middle School (5-8): 5.6%
High School (9-12): 6.1%
College / Graduate: 4.9%
Not Enrolled: 74.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources