Dakota County, Minnesota Diversity Indicators (2024)

Total Population

445,771

Diversity Score

45.2

Diversity Tier

Moderate

Largest Group

White (Non-Hispanic)
72.7%%

Dakota County, Minnesota Racial & Ethnic Breakdown

Bar chart showing racial distribution in  for 2024
Figure 1: Percentage breakdown of the population by race and ethnicity in (2024).


Dakota County, Minnesota Population by Race & Ethnicity

Race / EthnicityPopulationPercentage
White (Non-Hispanic)324,22072.7%
Hispanic or Latino38,6848.7%
Black / African American34,1417.7%
Asian23,0615.2%
Two or More Races22,4125.0%
Other Race2,3740.5%
Native American7540.2%
Pacific Islander1250.0%


Diversity & Demographics FAQs for Dakota County, Minnesota

The largest racial or ethnic group in Dakota County, Minnesota is White (Non-Hispanic), which makes up 72.7% of the total population.

Since 2010, the diversity index for Dakota County, Minnesota has increased significantly. The area currently has a diversity score of 45.2/100, which is considered a Moderate level of diversity.
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