Dakota County, MN Population by Age

The median age in Dakota County, MN is 38.1, as per 2021 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Of the total population, 20.22% were under the age of 15, 18.14% aged 15 to 29, 47.34% aged 30 to 64, 12.76% aged 65 to 84, and 1.54% were 85 years of age and older.
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Updated Sep 17, 2023

Dakota County, MN population age distribution

A complete breakdown of Dakota County's age demographics from 0 to 85 years, distributed across 18 age groups is listed in the table below.

Age Group Population % of Total Population
Under 5 years 27,560 6.32%
5 to 9 years 29,891 6.86%
10 to 14 years 30,699 7.04%
15 to 19 years 28,048 6.44%
20 to 24 years 24,350 5.59%
25 to 29 years 26,663 6.12%
30 to 34 years 29,586 6.79%
35 to 39 years 31,951 7.33%
40 to 44 years 28,017 6.43%
45 to 49 years 27,744 6.37%
50 to 54 years 29,537 6.78%
55 to 59 years 31,670 7.27%
60 to 64 years 27,841 6.39%
65 to 69 years 21,712 4.98%
70 to 74 years 16,538 3.79%
75 to 79 years 10,622 2.44%
80 to 84 years 6,726 1.54%
85 years and over 6,708 1.54%
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Dakota County, MN population by age group

Key stats
140,548
Population under 25 years
116,217
Population aged 25-44
116,792
Population aged 45-64
62,306
Population aged 65+

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2021

The graph shows Dakota County's population by age group, with age group on x-axis and the respective age group's percent of the total population on y-axis
Dakota County, MN population by age group. The largest age group was 35-39 years with a poulation of 31,951 (7.33% of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

The largest age group in Dakota County, MN was for the group of age 35-39 years with a population of 31,951 (7.33%), according to the 2021 American Community Survey.

At the same time, the smallest age group in Dakota County, MN was the 85+ years with a population of 6,708 (1.54%).

Dakota County, MN population by age cohort

To better understand the age distribution of Dakota County, MN's population, we divided it into the following 3 cohorts:

  • Children : Under the age of 18 years
  • Adults (working population): Between the age of 18 and 64 years
  • Seniors: 65 years and above
The pie chart shows Dakota County's population divided into segments, with each segment representing an age cohort. The area of each segment is in the same proportion of a circle as the population of the cohort is of the total population.
Dakota County, MN population by age cohorts (Children: Under 18 years; Working population: 18-64 years; Senior population: 65 years or more). The largest age group was 18 - 64 years with a poulation of 266,809 (61.21% of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Here's the population for each of the three cohorts.

Age Group Population % of Total Population
Under 18 years 106,748 24.49%
18 to 64 years 266,809 61.21%
85 years and over 62,306 14.29%
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Key stats for each age cohort as per our analysis of U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey:

  • Dakota County's population under 18 was 24.49%, compared to the 22.51% nationwide.
  • Dakota County's working population (between 18 and 64) was 61.21%, compared to 61.45% nationwide.
  • Dakota County's elderly or the senior population (over 65 age) was 14.29% as compared to 16.04% nationwide.

Dakota County, MN population pyramid

Population pyramid for Dakota County, MN is charted below using the estimates from U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. A wide base suggests population increase, narrow base indicates declining birth rates.

Key stats from our analysis of the Dakota County's population pyramid:

  • Youth dependency ratio, which is the number of children aged 0-14 per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Dakota County, MN, is 30.9.
  • Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Dakota County, MN, is 21.8.
  • Total dependency ratio for Dakota County, MN is 52.7.
  • Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for Dakota County, MN is 4.6.
The graph shows Dakota County's population across different age group and gender, with population on x-axis and population y-axis. The male population is plotted on the left in blue color whereas the female population is plotted on the right in pink color.
Dakota County, MN population pyramid i.e. Dakota County population distrubution across age and gender. Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Here's the Dakota County, MN's male and female population across different age groups:

Age Group Population(Male) Population(Female) Total Population
Under 5 years 14,207 13,353 27,560
5 to 9 years 15,161 14,730 29,891
10 to 14 years 16,037 14,662 30,699
15 to 19 years 14,508 13,540 28,048
20 to 24 years 12,349 12,001 24,350
25 to 29 years 13,539 13,124 26,663
30 to 34 years 14,771 14,815 29,586
35 to 39 years 15,842 16,109 31,951
40 to 44 years 14,309 13,708 28,017
45 to 49 years 13,853 13,891 27,744
50 to 54 years 14,622 14,915 29,537
55 to 59 years 15,369 16,301 31,670
60 to 64 years 13,842 13,999 27,841
65 to 69 years 10,014 11,698 21,712
70 to 74 years 7,898 8,640 16,538
75 to 79 years 4,582 6,040 10,622
80 to 84 years 2,961 3,765 6,726
85 years and over 2,413 4,295 6,708
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Things to know

What is the population of Dakota County, MN under 18?

Dakota County's population under the age of 18 is 106,748, as per the latest U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey estimates. This population is 24.49% of the total resident population of Dakota County, MN.

What is the aging population in Dakota County, MN?

Dakota County's population aged 65 years and above was 62,306. As per the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey, this population is 14.29% of the entire population.

References

Datasets

Explore datasets by year of publication.
2023
Dakota County, MN Age Group Population Dataset: A complete breakdown of Dakota County age demographics from 0 to 85 years, distributed across 18 age groups
Last updated September 16, 2023
ACS
Free
Neilsberg
CSV, JSON
2017-2021
CC BY 4.0
About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Dakota County population distribution across 18 age groups. It lists the population in each age group along with the percentage population relative of the total population for Dakota County. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of Dakota County by age. For example, using this dataset, we can identify the largest age group in Dakota County.

Key observations

The largest age group in Dakota County, MN was for the group of age 35-39 years with a population of 31,951 (7.33%), according to the 2021 American Community Survey. At the same time, the smallest age group in Dakota County, MN was the 85+ years with a population of 6,708 (1.54%). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Dakota County population by age group

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Age groups:

  • Under 5 years
  • 5 to 9 years
  • 10 to 14 years
  • 15 to 19 years
  • 20 to 24 years
  • 25 to 29 years
  • 30 to 34 years
  • 35 to 39 years
  • 40 to 44 years
  • 45 to 49 years
  • 50 to 54 years
  • 55 to 59 years
  • 60 to 64 years
  • 65 to 69 years
  • 70 to 74 years
  • 75 to 79 years
  • 80 to 84 years
  • 85 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

  • Age Group: This column displays the age group in consideration
  • Population: The population for the specific age group in the Dakota County is shown in this column.
  • % of Total Population: This column displays the population of each age group as a proportion of Dakota County total population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Dakota County Population by Age. You can refer the same here

Dakota County, MN Age Cohorts Dataset: Children, Working Adults, and Seniors in Dakota County - Population and Percentage Analysis
Last updated September 16, 2023
ACS
Free
Neilsberg
CSV, JSON
2017-2021
CC BY 4.0
About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Dakota County population by age cohorts (Children: Under 18 years; Working population: 18-64 years; Senior population: 65 years or more). It lists the population in each age cohort group along with its percentage relative to the total population of Dakota County. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution across children, working population and senior population for dependency ratio, housing requirements, ageing, migration patterns etc.

Key observations

The largest age group was $b3_v1 with a poulation of $b3_v2 ($b3_v3 of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Dakota County population by age cohort

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Age cohorts:

  • Under 18 years
  • 18 to 64 years
  • 65 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

  • Age Group: This column displays the age cohort for the Dakota County population analysis. Total expected values are 3 groups ( Children, Working Population and Senior Population).
  • Population: The population for the age cohort in Dakota County is shown in the following column.
  • Percent of Total Population: The population as a percent of total population of the Dakota County is shown in the following column.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Dakota County Population by Age. You can refer the same here

Dakota County, MN Population Pyramid Dataset: Age Groups, Male and Female Population, and Total Population for Demographics Analysis
Last updated September 16, 2023
ACS
Free
Neilsberg
CSV, JSON
2017-2021
CC BY 4.0
About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the data for the Dakota County, MN population pyramid, which represents the Dakota County population distribution across age and gender, using estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. It lists the male and female population for each age group, along with the total population for those age groups. Higher numbers at the bottom of the table suggest population growth, whereas higher numbers at the top indicate declining birth rates. Furthermore, the dataset can be utilized to understand the youth dependency ratio, old-age dependency ratio, total dependency ratio, and potential support ratio.

Key observations

  • Youth dependency ratio, which is the number of children aged 0-14 per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Dakota County, MN, is 30.9.
  • Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Dakota County, MN, is 21.8.
  • Total dependency ratio for Dakota County, MN is 52.7.
  • Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for Dakota County, MN is 4.6.

Dakota County population pyramid

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Age groups:

  • Under 5 years
  • 5 to 9 years
  • 10 to 14 years
  • 15 to 19 years
  • 20 to 24 years
  • 25 to 29 years
  • 30 to 34 years
  • 35 to 39 years
  • 40 to 44 years
  • 45 to 49 years
  • 50 to 54 years
  • 55 to 59 years
  • 60 to 64 years
  • 65 to 69 years
  • 70 to 74 years
  • 75 to 79 years
  • 80 to 84 years
  • 85 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

  • Age Group: This column displays the age group for the Dakota County population analysis. Total expected values are 18 and are define above in the age groups section.
  • Population (Male): The male population in the Dakota County for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
  • Population (Female): The female population in the Dakota County for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
  • Total Population: The total population of the Dakota County for the selected age group is shown in the following column.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Dakota County Population by Age. You can refer the same here

If you're looking for datasets from another year, please feel free to contact us at research@neilsberg.com and we'll be happy to assist you further.

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