Dakota City, NE Demographics

A map of Dakota City's Population by Race

Dakota City, Nebraska had a population of 2,081 in 2020. It was 50.6% White, 1.0% Black, 4.6% Asian, 38.2% Hispanic, 3.1% Native American/Other, and 2.5% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Dakota City, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 590 places in Nebraska, Dakota City is the 60th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Dakota City's White Population

1,054 residents of Dakota City identify as White, or 50.6%. This makes the White share of the population of Dakota City considerably less than the White share of the population of Nebraska (75.7% White). Of the 590 places in Nebraska, Dakota City is ranked #577 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Dakota City is more White than neighboring South Sioux City (29.9% White). Dakota City is less White than neighboring Sergeant Bluff (84.8% White), Sioux City (62.9% White), Dakota Dunes (86.9% White), and Homer (88.9% White).

Dakota City's Black Population

20 residents of Dakota City identify as Black, or 1.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of Dakota City roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Nebraska (4.8% Black). Of the 590 places in Nebraska, Dakota City is ranked #66 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Dakota City is more Black than neighboring Homer (0.2% Black). Dakota City is less Black than neighboring South Sioux City (11.1% Black), Sergeant Bluff (1.6% Black), Sioux City (5.7% Black), and Dakota Dunes (1.6% Black).

Dakota City's Asian Population

96 residents of Dakota City identify as Asian, or 4.6%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Dakota City roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Nebraska (2.7% Asian). Of the 590 places in Nebraska, Dakota City is ranked #4 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Dakota City is more Asian than neighboring South Sioux City (2.6% Asian), Sergeant Bluff (2.8% Asian), Sioux City (3.2% Asian), Dakota Dunes (4.1% Asian), and Homer (0.2% Asian).

Dakota City's Hispanic Population

794 residents of Dakota City identify as Hispanic, or 38.2%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Dakota City considerably larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Nebraska (12% Hispanic). Of the 590 places in Nebraska, Dakota City is ranked #7 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Dakota City is more Hispanic than neighboring Sergeant Bluff (6.4% Hispanic), Sioux City (20.9% Hispanic), Dakota Dunes (3.8% Hispanic), and Homer (3.6% Hispanic). Dakota City is less Hispanic than neighboring South Sioux City (50.7% Hispanic).

Dakota City's Native American/Other Population

65 residents of Dakota City identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 3.1%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Dakota City roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Nebraska (1.2% Native American/Other). Of the 590 places in Nebraska, Dakota City is ranked #48 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Dakota City is more Native American/Other than neighboring Sergeant Bluff (1.3% Native American/Other), and Dakota Dunes (0.5% Native American/Other). Dakota City is less Native American/Other than neighboring South Sioux City (3.4% Native American/Other), Sioux City (3.2% Native American/Other), and Homer (4.5% Native American/Other).

Dakota City's Multiracial Population

52 residents of Dakota City identify as Multiracial, or 2.5%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Dakota City roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Nebraska (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 590 places in Nebraska, Dakota City is ranked #330 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Dakota City is more Multiracial than neighboring South Sioux City (2.3% Multiracial). Dakota City is less Multiracial than neighboring Sergeant Bluff (3.3% Multiracial), Sioux City (4% Multiracial), Dakota Dunes (3% Multiracial), and Homer (2.6% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.