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Dakota County
Dakota County was named
after the Dakota people, who made up a large number of
affiliate American Indian groups that lived in
Minnesota and adjoining states. The American Indian
meaning for Dakota is “alliance” or “league.” Dakota
County is made up of cities mostly South of the
Capital City of Saint Paul. Population
Estimates & Age Distribution
| Group |
2000 |
2010 |
2020 |
2030 |
| Total pop. |
355,904 |
423,00 |
470,450 |
501,000 |
| Age 4 & under |
8% |
7% |
7% |
6% |
| Age 5-19 |
24% |
21% |
20% |
20% |
| Age 20-64 |
61% |
63% |
61% |
57% |
| Age 65 & over |
7% |
9% |
12% |
17% |
Economic Data (2005)
| Group |
|
| Total in labor force |
232,307 |
| Unemployment rate |
3.5% |
| Average weekly wage |
$773.00 |
| Median household income |
$66,467.00 |
| Per capita personal income |
$31,528.00 |
Housing
| Group |
Number |
% |
| Population in owner occupied units |
317,246 |
83% |
| Population in renter occupied units |
64,021 |
17% |
| Paying more than 30% income for rent |
14,125 |
48% |
| Paying more than 30% income for owner
costs |
32,222 |
28% |
Educational Attainment
| Group |
Number |
% |
| Less than high school |
12,525 |
5.1% |
| High school diploma or equivalent |
54,187 |
22.2% |
| Bachelor's Degree |
66,089 |
27.1% |
| Graduate/Professional Degree |
25,786 |
10.6% |
Source: Greater Twin Cities United Way
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