Dakota County, Nebraska Diversity Indicators (2024)

Total Population

21,354

Diversity Score

63.9

Diversity Tier

High

Largest Group

White (Non-Hispanic)
42.3%%

Dakota County, Nebraska 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, Nebraska Population by Race & Ethnicity

Race / EthnicityPopulationPercentage
White (Non-Hispanic)9,03142.3%
Hispanic or Latino8,87841.6%
Black / African American1,8528.7%
Asian6463.0%
Two or More Races4922.3%
Native American4352.0%
Other Race200.1%
Pacific Islander00.0%


Diversity & Demographics FAQs for Dakota County, Nebraska

The largest racial or ethnic group in Dakota County, Nebraska is White (Non-Hispanic), which makes up 42.3% of the total population.

Since 2010, the diversity index for Dakota County, Nebraska has increased significantly. The area currently has a diversity score of 63.9/100, which is considered a High level of diversity.
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