Dakota City, Nebraska facts for kids
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Dakota City, Nebraska
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Dakota County Courthouse in Dakota City, July 2010
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Location of Dakota City, Nebraska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Dakota |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.56 sq mi (4.04 km2) |
| • Land | 1.44 sq mi (3.73 km2) |
| • Water | 0.12 sq mi (0.31 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,099 ft (335 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,081 |
| • Density | 1,445.14/sq mi (557.82/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
68731
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| Area code(s) | 402 |
| FIPS code | 31-12000 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2393706 |
Dakota City is a city in the state of Nebraska, United States. It is also the county seat of Dakota County, Nebraska. In 2010, the population was 1,919 people. By 2020, it had grown to 2,081 residents. A very large Tyson Foods beef production plant is located here.
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History of Dakota City
Dakota City was planned and mapped out in 1856. This process is called "platting." The city was named after the Dakota people, a Native American group. Dakota City officially became a city in 1858.
The Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Dakota City is a special historical building. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means it is recognized for its important history.
Geography of Dakota City
Dakota City covers a total area of about 1.20 square miles (3.11 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 1.08 square miles (2.80 square kilometers), is land. The remaining 0.12 square miles (0.31 square kilometers) is water.
People in Dakota City
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 58 | — | |
| 1870 | 300 | 417.2% | |
| 1880 | 364 | 21.3% | |
| 1900 | 521 | — | |
| 1910 | 474 | −9.0% | |
| 1920 | 399 | −15.8% | |
| 1930 | 417 | 4.5% | |
| 1940 | 477 | 14.4% | |
| 1950 | 622 | 30.4% | |
| 1960 | 928 | 49.2% | |
| 1970 | 1,057 | 13.9% | |
| 1980 | 1,440 | 36.2% | |
| 1990 | 1,470 | 2.1% | |
| 2000 | 1,821 | 23.9% | |
| 2010 | 1,919 | 5.4% | |
| 2020 | 2,081 | 8.4% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2013 Estimate |
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Dakota City is part of the larger Sioux City metropolitan area. This area includes Sioux City in Iowa, parts of Nebraska, and parts of South Dakota.
2010 Census Information
In 2010, there were 1,919 people living in Dakota City. These people lived in 637 households, with 464 of them being families. The city had about 1,777 people per square mile (686 per square kilometer).
Most of the people in Dakota City were White (82.4%). There were also smaller groups of African American (0.8%), Native American (1.9%), and Asian (4.5%) residents. About 8.3% of people were from other races, and 2.1% were from two or more races. About 29.3% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Out of the 637 households, 41% had children under 18 living there. More than half (55.9%) were married couples. About 11.8% had a female head of household with no husband. Only 5.2% had a male head of household with no wife. About 27.2% were not families.
The average age in Dakota City was 34.6 years old. About 29.3% of residents were under 18. About 9.8% were 65 years or older. The city had slightly more males (51.1%) than females (48.9%).
Notable People from Dakota City
- Ralph F. Beermann - He was a member of the United States House of Representatives for Nebraska.
- James Young Deer - He was a Native American director and actor during the silent movie era.
See also
In Spanish: Dakota City (Nebraska) para niños
