Office of Planning and Analysis staff is familiar with demographic data because it helps drive the department’s strategic planning and process improvement projects. The most commonly used information is reproduced here.
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Dakota County Fast Facts
- Year founded: 1849
- Elected County Commissioners: 7
- Square miles: 587 (about 1/3 suburban and 2/3 agricultural or open space)
- Total Dakota County population (2009): 400,000 (OPA staff estimate)
- Median age (2007): 35.6 years
- Total non-white population (2007): 13%
- Total housing units (2007): 153,326
- Median Household Income (2007): $72,393 (annual)
- Families living below the poverty rate (2007): 4%
Source: American Community Survey, U.S. Census Bureau
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