Dakota, Minnesota

Dakota
FIPS code		27-14518[5]
GNIS feature ID	2393705[2]
Website	cityofdakotamn.com

Dakota is a city in Winona County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 295 at the 2020 census.^[3]

It is located between

with Interstate 90 at this point. Other routes include Winona County Road 12, the Apple Blossom Scenic Drive.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.98 square miles (2.54 km²); 0.65 square miles (1.68 km²) is land and 0.33 square miles (0.85 km²) is water.^[6]

Dakota is located along the Mississippi River. Dakota Creek and the Mississippi River meet at Dakota. Nearby places include Winona, Dresbach, Nodine, La Crescent, La Crosse, Onalaska, and Great River Bluffs State Park.

Dakota is located 18 miles south of the city of Winona, and 11 miles north of the city of La Crosse.

History

Dakota was incorporated on May 23, 1951. It was laid out in 1855 and developed in 1859 by Nathan Brown, who came to Minnesota in 1847, had a stockyard, and ran a ferry service to Wisconsin. Once the center of berry growing, the main industry is now apple growing.^[7]

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
1880	81		—
1960	339		—
1970	369		8.8%
1980	350		−5.1%
1990	360		2.9%
2000	329		−8.6%
2010	323		−1.8%
2020	295		−8.7%
2021 (est.)	291	[4]	−1.4%
U.S. Decennial Census[8] 2020 Census[3]

2010 census

As of the

and 0.6% from two or more races.

There were 137 households, of which 28.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.4% were married couples living together, 5.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 33.6% were non-families. 29.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.36 and the average family size was 2.92.

The median age in the city was 42.6 years. 22.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.6% were from 25 to 44; 34.1% were from 45 to 64; and 12.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 53.3% male and 46.7% female.

2000 census

As of the

of any race were 0.30% of the population.

There were 130 households, out of which 31.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.8% were married couples living together, 5.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.5% were non-families. 27.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 3.13.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 28.9% under the age of 18, 5.5% from 18 to 24, 28.3% from 25 to 44, 19.5% from 45 to 64, and 17.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $50,156, and the median income for a family was $53,929. Males had a median income of $38,333 versus $24,375 for females. The

, including 2.7% of those under age 18 and 3.3% of those age 65 or over.

Transportation

Amtrak’s Empire Builder, which operates between Seattle/Portland and Chicago, passes through the town on BNSF tracks, but makes no stop. The nearest station is located in La Crosse, 10 miles (16 km) to the southeast.

References

External links

• Dakota Minnesota Community Guide