Dakota City, Iowa facts for kids
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Dakota City, Iowa
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Location of Dakota City, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Humboldt |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.77 sq mi (1.99 km2) |
| • Land | 0.73 sq mi (1.89 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.10 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,125 ft (343 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 759 |
| • Density | 1,039.73/sq mi (401.40/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
50529
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| Area code(s) | 515 |
| FIPS code | 19-18075 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1690853 |
Dakota City is a small city in Iowa, United States. It is the main town, or county seat, of Humboldt County. In 2020, about 759 people lived there. Dakota City is right next to the bigger city of Humboldt. It is the smallest county seat in all of Iowa.
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History of Dakota City
Dakota City was first planned out in 1855. It got its name from the Dakota people, a Native American group. A post office opened in 1856, called Dakotah. Later, in 1924, its name was officially changed to Dakota City.
Where is Dakota City?
Dakota City is located in Iowa. You can find it on a map using its special coordinates: 42.721944 degrees North and -94.200317 degrees West.
The city covers a total area of about 0.78 square miles (2.02 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 0.74 square miles (1.92 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.04 square miles (0.10 square kilometers), is water.
People of Dakota City
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1870 | 162 | — |
| 1880 | 248 | +53.1% |
| 1890 | 353 | +42.3% |
| 1900 | 362 | +2.5% |
| 1910 | 391 | +8.0% |
| 1920 | 439 | +12.3% |
| 1930 | 448 | +2.1% |
| 1940 | 537 | +19.9% |
| 1950 | 637 | +18.6% |
| 1960 | 706 | +10.8% |
| 1970 | 746 | +5.7% |
| 1980 | 1,072 | +43.7% |
| 1990 | 1,024 | −4.5% |
| 2000 | 911 | −11.0% |
| 2010 | 843 | −7.5% |
| 2020 | 759 | −10.0% |
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2020 Population Count
In 2020, a census counted 759 people living in Dakota City. There were 347 households in the city. This means there were about 1,040 people per square mile.
Most of the people in Dakota City, about 95.4%, were White. A small number were Black or African American (0.3%), Native American (0.4%), or Asian (0.1%). About 1.3% were from other racial backgrounds, and 2.5% were from two or more races. About 3.7% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Dakota City was 41.9 years. About 24.1% of residents were under 20 years old. About 17.9% were 65 years old or older. The city had slightly more males (50.1%) than females (49.9%).
Schools in Dakota City
The Humboldt Community School District runs the public schools for Dakota City. Students in Dakota City attend Mease Elementary School. Older students go to Taft Elementary, Humboldt Middle School, and Humboldt High School in nearby Humboldt.
Fun Things to Do
The Three Rivers Bike Trail goes right through Dakota City. This trail was built on an old railroad track. One cool part of the trail is a special bridge, called a trestle. It crosses over another old railway line that is also now a trail. The "Three Rivers" name comes from the East and West Forks of the Des Moines River and the Boone River, which the trail crosses.
Famous People
- Harry Reasoner - He was a well-known TV reporter for CBS news.
See also
In Spanish: Dakota City (Iowa) para niños
