Dakota City, Nebraska

Dakota City: a city located in Dakota County, Nebraska, United States.

About

Dakota City is a city located in the county of Dakota in the U.S. state of Nebraska. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,919 and a population density of 475 people per km². After 9 years in 2019 city had an estimated population of 1,859 inhabitants.

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Location of Dakota City on Nebraska map.

Quick Facts about Dakota City

Population 1,859 (2019)
Country United States of America
State Nebraska (United States)
County Dakota County
Postal code 69731
Phone Area Codes 402
Area 4.04 km2
Latitude & Longitude 42.4156,-96.4184
Altitude 1,096 feet / 334 meters
Capital city Dakota City is capital of Dakota County
Time Zone America/Chicago
Local time 02:28:41 (18th April 2026)
Density 460 Pop. per km² as of 2019
Population growth -3.23% (2010-2019)
Weather 51℉ Chance Snow Showers 7-days weather
Dakota County Courthouse 'Nebraska' 3 center image
Dakota County Courthouse 'Nebraska' 3 center image

Geography

Dakota City is located at 42°24'56"N 96°25'6"W (42.4155500, -96.4183600).

Dakota City map

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Weather

51°F
Chance Snow Showers
20 to 25 mph NW Saturday

A chance of snow showers before 1pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

7-Day Forecast

Official website of Dakota City

Official Website

Demographics

According to census records, the population of Dakota City decreased by 3.23% in 9 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 1,919 - census
2011 1,883 -1.91% estimation process
2012 1,877 -0.32% estimation process
2013 1,887 0.53% estimation process
2014 1,872 -0.8% estimation process
2015 1,879 0.37% estimation process
2016 1,854 -1.35% estimation process
2017 1,843 -0.6% estimation process
2018 1,858 0.81% estimation process
2019 1,859 0.05% estimation process
Dakota City zip code is 68731. County name: Dakota, County fips: 31043

Services and Civic Places in Dakota City

1Dakota City City Hall

1511 Broadway St, Dakota City, NE 68731 View details

Phone: +14029873448 | Website available

People born in Dakota City (2)

People born in Dakota City, including politician Ralph F. Beermann, actor James Young Deer, .

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Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Dakota City, NE. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code Name City ZIP
154457 Iowa School of Beauty-Sioux City Sioux City (IA) 51106

Closest post offices linked to Dakota City.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Dakota City Post Office Dakota City (NE) 68731

Other places with the same name (1)

Other cities in Dakota County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Dakota County , NE.

City Name Population Title
South Sioux City 12,809 City in Dakota County, Nebraska, United States
Homer 520 Village in Nebraska
Hubbard 227 Village in Nebraska, USA
Jackson 199 Village in Dakota County, Nebraska, United States

Distance to Other Cities

Dakota City distances to largest Nebraska cities