Dakota, Minnesota facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Winona |
| Founded | May 23, 1951 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor – Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.55 sq mi (1.43 km2) |
| • Land | 0.55 sq mi (1.43 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 689 ft (210 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 295 |
| • Estimate
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291 |
| • Density | 532.49/sq mi (205.68/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
55925
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| Area code(s) | 507 |
| FIPS code | 27-14518 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2393705 |
Dakota is a small city in Winona County, Minnesota, United States. In 2020, about 295 people lived there.
This city is located between two bigger cities: Winona and La Crosse. It sits right along Interstate 90, which is a major highway. Other important roads like U.S. Highways 61 and 14 also pass through Dakota for a short distance. You can also drive on Winona County Road 12, which is known as the Apple Blossom Scenic Drive.
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Where is Dakota Located?
Dakota is a small city with a total area of about 0.55 square miles (1.43 square kilometers). Most of this area is land.
The city is right next to the famous Mississippi River. A smaller stream called Dakota Creek also joins the Mississippi River here. Some nearby towns and places include Winona, Dresbach, Nodine, La Crescent, La Crosse, Onalaska, and the beautiful Great River Bluffs State Park. Dakota is about 18 miles south of Winona and 11 miles north of La Crosse.
A Look at Dakota's History
Dakota officially became a city on May 23, 1951. However, its beginnings go back much further. The area was first planned out in 1855 and started to grow in 1859. A man named Nathan Brown, who came to Minnesota in 1847, helped develop the area. He owned a stockyard and even ran a ferry service across the river to Wisconsin.
Long ago, Dakota was famous for growing berries. Today, the main type of farming in the area is growing apples.
People in Dakota
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 81 | — | |
| 1960 | 339 | — | |
| 1970 | 369 | 8.8% | |
| 1980 | 350 | −5.1% | |
| 1990 | 360 | 2.9% | |
| 2000 | 329 | −8.6% | |
| 2010 | 323 | −1.8% | |
| 2020 | 295 | −8.7% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 291 | −9.9% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2020 Census |
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Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 323 people living in Dakota. These people lived in 137 homes, and 91 of these were families. Most of the people living in Dakota were White.
About 28.5% of the homes had children under 18 living there. Many homes (58.4%) were married couples living together. The average home had about 2.36 people, and the average family had about 2.92 people.
The average age of people in the city was 42.6 years old. About 22.6% of the residents were under 18. Most people were between 25 and 64 years old. There were slightly more males (53.3%) than females (46.7%) in the city.
Getting Around
The Empire Builder train, run by Amtrak, travels through Dakota. This train connects cities like Seattle and Portland to Chicago. However, the train does not stop in Dakota. The closest train station is about 10 miles away in La Crosse.
See also
In Spanish: Dakota (Minnesota) para niños
