Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Dakota, IL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

645

Median Agei

32.8

Race & Ethnicityi

White

88.7%572

Two or More

7%45

Hispanic/Latino

3.6%23

Asian

0.8%5

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5%17

High School Diploma

30.4%104

Some College (<1 yr)

7.6%26

Some College (1+ yr)

13.5%46

Associate's Degree

12.3%42

Bachelor's Degree

7.6%26

Master's Degree

12%41

Doctorate

0.9%3

HS or Higher

89.2%

BA or Higher

20.5%

Graduate+

12.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$115,600

Median Renti

$656

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

57.6%132

Renter-Occupied

42.4%97

Total Units

257

Homeownership

57.6%

Vacancy Rate

10.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

6.8%9

$50K–$100K

31.8%42

$100K–$150K

33.3%44

$150K–$200K

15.2%20

$200K–$300K

11.4%15

$500K–$1M

1.5%2

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2010–2019

1.9%5

1990–1999

2.7%7

1980–1989

4.7%12

1970–1979

14.8%38

1960–1969

9.3%24

1950–1959

22.2%57

1940–1949

10.5%27

1939 or earlier

33.9%87

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

70.7%162

Electricity

17.9%41

No Fuel

11.4%26

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$55,815

Mean Household Incomei

$66,621

Per Capita Incomei

$24,156

Poverty Ratei

14.4%

Unemploymenti

3.8%

Labor Forcei

288

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

8.7%20

$10K–$15K

1.7%4

$15K–$20K

2.6%6

$20K–$25K

2.6%6

$25K–$30K

15.7%36

$35K–$40K

5.2%12

$40K–$45K

3.1%7

$45K–$50K

4.4%10

$50K–$60K

12.7%29

$60K–$75K

6.6%15

$75K–$100K

11.4%26

$100K–$125K

11.8%27

$125K–$150K

7.9%18

$150K–$200K

3.1%7

$200K+

2.6%6

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

162.5%

By Region

Top Countries

Philippines

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

274

Avg. Commutei

25 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

277

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

13(3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

96.3%Insured

3.7%Uninsured