Dakota County's Community Indicators provide information to help monitor important trends and county service provision. These indicators align with the goals outlined in Dakota County's Strategic Plan.
A full list of indicators and performance measures can be found in the menu. Information about the county is updated via sources such as:
- U.S. Census Bureau
- Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development
- Minnesota Department of Education
Instructions for downloading data
From the Community Indicator's topic page listed in the menu, follow these steps:
1. At the bottom of the view, click the Download icon.

2. Select a download format: Image, Crosstab, PDF, PowerPoint or Tableau Workbook.

Alternative format
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If you have difficulty accessing any content on this site or need the information in an alternative format, please email analysis@co.dakota.mn.us.
Contact information
For more information, please contact the Office of Performance and Analysis at 651-438-4423 or email analysis@co.dakota.mn.us.