Dakota County, Nebraska
Dakota County: County in Nebraska, United States
About
Dakota County is a county located in the U.S. state of Nebraska. As of the 2010 census, the population was 21,006 and a population density of 30 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 20,070 inhabitants. Its county seat is Dakota City. The county was created 170 years ago in 1854.

Quick Facts about Dakota County
Population : | 20,070 (2020) |
Country : | United States of America |
State : | Nebraska (United States) |
Different from : | Dakota County |
Area : | 693 km2 |
Water as percent of area : | 1.2% |
Land as percent of area : | 98.8% |
Named for : | Dakota people |
Capital : | Dakota City |
Establishment : | January 01, 1855 |
Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
Local time : | 02:58:38 (22nd February 2025) |
Density : | 29 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
Population growth : | -4.66% (2010-2020) |


Geography
Dakota County is located at 42°23'28"N 96°33'52"W (42.3911100, -96.5645100). It has 4 neighbors: Woodbury County, Dixon County, Thurston County and Union County.
Dakota County map
The largest city of Dakota County is South Sioux City with a population of 12,809. Other cities include and Dakota City population 1,859. See all Dakota County cities & populated places.
Dakota County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Dakota County.
City Name | Population | Title |
---|---|---|
South Sioux City | 12,809 | City in Dakota County, Nebraska, United States |
Dakota City | 1,859 | Dakota City is a city located in Dakota County, Nebraska, United States. |
Homer | 520 | Village in Nebraska |
Hubbard | 227 | Village in Nebraska, USA |
Jackson | 199 | Village in Dakota County, Nebraska, United States |
- Official Website
Official website of Dakota County
Dakota County has 4 neighbours.
- Woodbury County county in Iowa, United States of America
- Dixon County county in Nebraska, United States
- Thurston County county in Nebraska, United States
- Union County county in South Dakota, United States
- Dakota City
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Dakota County decreased by 4.66% in 10 years.
Year | Population | % Change | Method |
2010 | 21,006 | - | census |
2011 | 20,811 | -0.94% | estimation process |
2012 | 20,714 | -0.47% | estimation process |
2013 | 20,765 | 0.25% | estimation process |
2014 | 20,547 | -1.06% | estimation process |
2015 | 20,550 | 0.01% | estimation process |
2016 | 20,279 | -1.34% | estimation process |
2017 | 20,010 | -1.34% | estimation process |
2018 | 20,002 | -0.04% | estimation process |
2019 | 20,026 | 0.12% | estimation process |
2020 | 20,070 | 0.22% | estimation process |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Dakota County , Minnesota county in Minnesota, United States with a population of 431,807 people.
Nebraska Other Counties (more counties)
County Name | Population | Title |
---|---|---|
Douglas County | 574,332 | County in Oregon, United States |
Omaha | 478,393 | The largest city in Nebraska and the center of the Omaha metropolitan area. |
Lancaster County | 320,650 | County in Nebraska, United States |
Lincoln | 290,505 | The capital of Nebraska and the center of the Lincoln metropolitan area. |
Sarpy County | 188,856 | County in Nebraska, United States |
Hall County | 61,028 | County in Nebraska, United States |
Bellevue | 53,270 | The most populous city in Sarpy County, Nebraska. |
Grand Island | 51,004 | The most populous city in Hall County, Nebraska. |
Buffalo County | 50,114 | County in Wisconsin, United States |
Dodge County | 36,222 | County in Nebraska, United States |
Scotts Bluff County | 35,299 | County in Nebraska, United States |
Madison County | 34,813 | County in Nebraska, United States |
Lincoln County | 34,347 | County in Nebraska, United States |
Kearney | 34,235 | City in and county seat of Buffalo County, Nebraska, United States |
Platte County | 33,364 | County in Nebraska, United States |
Adams County | 31,321 | County in Nebraska, United States |