What is the population of Dakota, Illinois?

Dakota has a population of approximately 645 according to the latest available open data.

Where is Dakota, Illinois located?

Dakota is located in Illinois, United States, at approximate coordinates 42.3879°, -89.5266°.

What is the median household income in Dakota?

The median household income in Dakota is approximately $55,815 based on the most recent open data.

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Dakota

Total population

645

Median home value

$115,600

20.5%

Bachelor's+

Median income

$55,815

Dakota$56k

National$74k

Founded

1869

Elevation945 m

Land area0.29 km²

Weather55°F · Patchy Drizzle

Coordinates42.39°, -89.53°

Demographic figures from US Census Bureau · ACS 5-year estimates. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

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City facts

Founded

1869

Elevation

945 m

Area

0.29 km²

Facts from Wikidata (CC0).

Overview

Dakota is a village in Stephenson County, Illinois, United States. The population was 500 at the 2020 census, down from 506 in 2010.

History & geography

History

Dakota was laid out in 1857 when the railroad was extended to that point. A post office has been in operation at Dakota since 1857.

Geography

According to the 2010 census, Dakota has a total area of , all land.

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Demographics & economy

Median age

32.8

Median home value

$115,600

Housing units

257

Poverty rate

14.5%

Unemployment

3.8%

Race & ethnicity

White

92.2%

Black

Asian

0.8%

Hispanic

3.6%

Source: US Census Bureau — American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.

Geography

Latitude

42.3879

Longitude

-89.5266

Water area

—

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Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.

Climate

Current forecast

Overnight

55°F

Patchy Drizzle

Monday

61°F

Chance Rain Showers

Monday Night

50°F

Chance Rain Showers

Tuesday

61°F

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Tuesday Night

47°F

Mostly Clear

Wednesday

65°F

Mostly Sunny

Forecast for Dakota, IL from NOAA NWS API.

Air quality

Industrial & pollution facilities

Natural hazard risk

Health (adults)

High blood pressure

30%

Diabetes

Adult obesity

38.3%

Binge drinking

21.8%

Adult smoking

13.8%

No leisure activity

20.7%

Age-adjusted prevalence estimates from CDC PLACES (latest release).

Walkability

Amenities nearby

Wildlife & biodiversity

Schools

Total

Elementary

Middle

High

Other

Largest nearby schools

Freeport High School
High · Freeport · 1,080 students · 12.9:1 ratio
Freeport Middle School
Middle · Freeport · 485 students · 13.9:1 ratio
Carl Sandburg Middle Sch
Middle · Freeport · 397 students · 12.4:1 ratio
Dakota Elementary School
Elementary · Dakota · 391 students · 13:1 ratio
Dakota Jr Sr High School
High · Dakota · 365 students · 15.9:1 ratio
Empire Elem School
Elementary · Freeport · 325 students · 19.1:1 ratio
Blackhawk Elem School
Elementary · Freeport · 307 students · 12.3:1 ratio
Lincoln-Douglas Elementary School
Elementary · Freeport · 286 students · 13:1 ratio