The Town FilesDakota County, Minnesota
445,771 people. The median home is worth $381,000 (typical Minnesota town: $301,800) and the median household earns $106,318.
Towns in Dakota County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeville | 69,490 | $452,500 | $139,041 | 36.8 |
| Eagan | 68,855 | $397,100 | $108,690 | 39.3 |
| Burnsville | 64,317 | $355,200 | $87,024 | 36.7 |
| Apple Valley | 56,374 | $370,400 | $97,673 | 39.0 |
| Inver Grove Heights | 35,801 | $363,400 | $101,316 | 41.6 |
| Rosemount | 25,650 | $424,100 | $129,625 | 38.9 |
| Farmington | 23,632 | $366,200 | $123,673 | 35.4 |
| Hastings | 22,154 | $322,400 | $93,998 | 41.0 |
| South St. Paul | 20,759 | $281,600 | $87,994 | 37.2 |
| West St. Paul | 20,615 | $301,300 | $68,464 | 39.8 |
| Mendota Heights | 11,744 | $520,300 | $132,768 | 47.0 |
People and housing
| Dakota County | Typical Minnesota town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $381,000 | $301,800 |
| Median rent | $1,548 | $991 |
| Median household income | $106,318 | $87,375 |
| Median age | 38.6 | 42.7 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 45.0% | 26.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.8% | 6.9% |
Jobs and pay
189,387 jobs in 2024, average pay $72,792 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 757 storm events in Dakota County from 1996 to 2026, with 3 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Dakota County has been included in 16 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 7, 2020 | Biological | DR-4531: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3453: Covid-19 |
| July 6, 2012 | Severe Storm | DR-4069: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| March 19, 2010 | Flood | EM-3310: Flooding |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3242: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| May 16, 2001 | Flood | DR-1370: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).