Dakota Dunes, SD Demographics

A map of Dakota Dunes's Population by Race

Dakota Dunes, South Dakota had a population of 4,020 in 2020. It was 86.9% White, 1.6% Black, 4.1% Asian, 3.8% Hispanic, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 3.0% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Dakota Dunes, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 486 places in South Dakota, Dakota Dunes is the 20th 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 Dunes's White Population

3,493 residents of Dakota Dunes identify as White, or 86.9%. This makes the White share of the population of Dakota Dunes slightly larger than the White share of the population of South Dakota (79.6% White). Of the 486 places in South Dakota, Dakota Dunes is ranked #300 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Dakota Dunes is more White than neighboring North Sioux City (83% White), South Sioux City (29.9% White), Sioux City (62.9% White), and Dakota City (50.6% White). Dakota Dunes is less White than neighboring Jackson (94.2% White).

Dakota Dunes's Black Population

66 residents of Dakota Dunes identify as Black, or 1.6%. This makes the Black share of the population of Dakota Dunes roughly similar to the Black share of the population of South Dakota (2% Black). Of the 486 places in South Dakota, Dakota Dunes is ranked #22 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Dakota Dunes is more Black than neighboring Dakota City (1% Black), and Jackson (0.5% Black). Dakota Dunes is less Black than neighboring North Sioux City (2.4% Black), South Sioux City (11.1% Black), and Sioux City (5.7% Black).

Dakota Dunes's Asian Population

166 residents of Dakota Dunes identify as Asian, or 4.1%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Dakota Dunes roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of South Dakota (1.5% Asian). Of the 486 places in South Dakota, Dakota Dunes is ranked #8 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Dakota Dunes is more Asian than neighboring North Sioux City (1% Asian), South Sioux City (2.6% Asian), Sioux City (3.2% Asian), and Jackson (0.5% Asian). Dakota Dunes is less Asian than neighboring Dakota City (4.6% Asian).

Dakota Dunes's Hispanic Population

154 residents of Dakota Dunes identify as Hispanic, or 3.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Dakota Dunes roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of South Dakota (4.4% Hispanic). Of the 486 places in South Dakota, Dakota Dunes is ranked #134 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Dakota Dunes is more Hispanic than neighboring Jackson (1% Hispanic). Dakota Dunes is less Hispanic than neighboring North Sioux City (6.5% Hispanic), South Sioux City (50.7% Hispanic), Sioux City (20.9% Hispanic), and Dakota City (38.2% Hispanic).

Dakota Dunes's Native American/Other Population

22 residents of Dakota Dunes identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.5%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Dakota Dunes slightly less than the Native American/Other share of the population of South Dakota (8.7% Native American/Other). Of the 486 places in South Dakota, Dakota Dunes is ranked #324 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Dakota Dunes is less Native American/Other than neighboring North Sioux City (2.7% Native American/Other), South Sioux City (3.4% Native American/Other), Sioux City (3.2% Native American/Other), Dakota City (3.1% Native American/Other), and Jackson (1.4% Native American/Other).

Dakota Dunes's Multiracial Population

119 residents of Dakota Dunes identify as Multiracial, or 3.0%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Dakota Dunes roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of South Dakota (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 486 places in South Dakota, Dakota Dunes is ranked #217 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Dakota Dunes is more Multiracial than neighboring South Sioux City (2.3% Multiracial), Dakota City (2.5% Multiracial), and Jackson (2.4% Multiracial). Dakota Dunes is less Multiracial than neighboring North Sioux City (4.4% Multiracial), and Sioux City (4% Multiracial).

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