City

Dakota City, NE

1 ZIP code  ·  Dakota County  ·  Nebraska

👥3,691Population
💰$85,815Median HH Income▲ 12% above avg
🎂30.6Median Age
🏠$196,000Median Home Value▼ 30% below avg
🎓25.4%College Grads▼ 34% below avg
📊5.2%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.9% Female 50.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 57.1%Hispanic: 36.9%Black: 0.1%Asian: 2%Other: 2.9%Race
White57.1%
Hispanic36.9%
Black0.1%
Asian2.0%
Other2.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
19%
18–24
11%
25–44
24%
45–64
24%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age30.6 yrs
Avg HH Size3.56
Below Poverty7.9% ▼ 21% below avg
College Grads25.4% ▼ 34% below avg
Unemployment5.2% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma91 (4.5%)
HS Graduate858 (42.8%)
Some College256 (12.8%)
Associates290 (14.5%)
Bachelors189 (9.4%)
Graduate Degree321 (16%)

Education

No HS: 4.5%HS Grad: 42.8%Some College: 12.8%Associates: 14.5%Bachelors: 9.4%Graduate: 16%Edu
No HS4.5%
HS Grad42.8%
Some College12.8%
Associates14.5%
Bachelors9.4%
Graduate16.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.8%Renter: 15.2%Tenure
Owner84.8%
Renter15.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
19%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$85,815 ▲ 12% above avg
Median Home Value$196,000 ▼ 30% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$890/mo
Total Housing Units1,045
Vacant Units28

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
47%
15–30 min
46%
30–45 min
4%
Over 45 min
3%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
21%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
56%
About Dakota City, NE

Dakota City is a city in Nebraska, located in Dakota County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,691 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 30.6 years.

Economically, Dakota City is a middle-income community. The median household income of $85,815 is near the national average. Approximately 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.2%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Dakota City is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $196,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $890 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Dakota City is moderately educated. 25.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (57.06%).

Dakota City, NE offers residents above-average earning potential within Nebraska.

ZIP Codes in Dakota City
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
68731 3,691 $85,815 $196,000 $890 5.2% 25.4% 84.8%