Dakota, Illinois facts for kids
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Dakota
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Location of Dakota in Stephenson County, Illinois.
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Stephenson |
| Township | Dakota |
| Incorporated | March 11, 1869 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.25 sq mi (0.64 km2) |
| • Land | 0.25 sq mi (0.64 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 945 ft (288 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 500 |
| • Density | 2,008.03/sq mi (776.71/km2) |
| ZIP Code(s) |
61018
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| Area code(s) | 815 |
| FIPS code | 17-18342 |
Dakota is a small village located in Stephenson County, Illinois, in the United States. In 2020, about 500 people lived there.
The Story of Dakota
Dakota was founded in 1857. This happened when a railroad line was built through the area. A post office also opened in Dakota that same year, helping the village grow. The village was officially incorporated on March 11, 1869.
Where is Dakota?
Dakota is located in northern Illinois. It's about 945 feet (288 meters) above sea level. The village covers a total area of about 0.25 square miles (0.64 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the village limits.
Who Lives in Dakota?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 257 | — | |
| 1890 | 283 | 10.1% | |
| 1900 | 269 | −4.9% | |
| 1910 | 227 | −15.6% | |
| 1920 | 248 | 9.3% | |
| 1930 | 249 | 0.4% | |
| 1940 | 268 | 7.6% | |
| 1950 | 318 | 18.7% | |
| 1960 | 363 | 14.2% | |
| 1970 | 440 | 21.2% | |
| 1980 | 571 | 29.8% | |
| 1990 | 549 | −3.9% | |
| 2000 | 499 | −9.1% | |
| 2010 | 506 | 1.4% | |
| 2020 | 500 | −1.2% | |
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According to the 2000 census, 499 people lived in Dakota. There were 197 households, which are like homes where people live. About 141 of these were families.
Most people living in Dakota were White (98%). A small number of people were African American, Native American, or Asian. Some people also identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average household in Dakota had about 2.5 people. The average family had about 3 people. About 32% of households had children under 18 living with them.
The population of Dakota has changed over the years, as you can see in the table above. In 2020, the population was 500 people.
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