Dakota County, Nebraska Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Dakota County, Nebraska
Dakota County, Nebraska Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
21,354
Median Age
32.5
Male Median
32.9
Female Median
32.2
Dakota County, Nebraska Population Growth

Dakota County, Nebraska Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by +3.3%%.
+3.3%% Growth
Dakota County, Nebraska Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Dakota County, Nebraska Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 32.5 | 21,354 |
| 2023 | 32.1 | 21,331 |
| 2022 | 31.7 | 21,308 |
| 2021 | 32.2 | 21,284 |
| 2020 | 33.0 | 20,124 |
| 2019 | 33.4 | 20,173 |
| 2018 | 33.8 | 20,317 |
| 2017 | 33.8 | 20,529 |
| 2016 | 34.1 | 20,697 |
| 2015 | 33.7 | 20,798 |
| 2014 | 32.6 | 20,902 |
| 2013 | 32.6 | 20,920 |
| 2012 | 32.8 | 20,869 |
| 2011 | 33.0 | 20,802 |
| 2010 | 33.0 | 20,674 |
Dakota County, Nebraska Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 8.2% |
| 5–17 | 21.2% |
| 18–24 | 9.7% |
| 25–34 | 13.6% |
| 35–54 | 22.2% |
| 55–64 | 12.1% |
| 65+ | 12.8% |
Dependency Ratios for Dakota County, Nebraska
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 73.4
- Youth Dependency:
- 51.1
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 22.3
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Dakota County, Nebraska
The median age in Dakota County, Nebraska is 32.5 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Dakota County, Nebraska is 21,354.
In Dakota County, Nebraska, seniors (ages 65+) make up 12.8% of the population, while children under 18 represent 21.2%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Dakota County, Nebraska has remained stable.