2020 Census Results: Here's How Much Dakota County Grew

Eagan MN

13 August, 2021

10:51 AM

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DAKOTA COUNTY, MN — Minnesota grew 7.6 percent, or just over 402,000 people, since 2010, according to data released Thursday by the United States Census Bureau. This brings Minnesota's total population to over 5.7 million people. The data shows that Dakota County grew 10.4 percent, or 41,330 people, since 2010 bringing the county's population to 439,882. As of 2020, Dakota County's population density is 782.0 people per square mile, data shows. You can read more about 2020 census data here. See also: 2020 Census Results: 35 MN Counties Lost Population 10 MN Counties See Big Gains In Population: U.S. Census