Cities & Towns in Dakota County, MN
Dakota County, county in Minnesota, United States. As of 2020 county had an estimated population of 431,807 inhabitants. The county was created 174 years ago in 1849. Its county seat is Hastings.
There are 26 city/town in Dakota County, MN. The largest city of Dakota County is Lakeville with a population of 69,583. Other cities include, Eagan population 65,975, Burnsville population 62,170, Apple Valley population 54,847, Inver Grove Heights population 35,776
Lakeville
Lakeville, The most populous city in Dakota County, Minnesota.
Eagan
Eagan, The most populous city in Dakota County, Minnesota.
Burnsville
Burnsville, The most populous city in Dakota County, Minnesota.
Dakota County is located in the southeastern part of Minnesota, right along the Mississippi River. With a population of over 400,000 residents, it is the third most populous county in Minnesota. Dakota County contains a mix of suburban cities, quaint small towns, and rural farmland. Some of the notable cities in Dakota County include:
Hastings - The county seat of Dakota County, Hastings sits on the banks of the Mississippi River. Known for its historic downtown and riverfront parks, Hastings has a population of around 22,000 residents. The city has a vibrant arts scene and hosts several popular annual events.
Lakeville - One of the larger suburbs in Dakota County with a population near 60,000, Lakeville is a family-friendly community with top-rated schools. Popular attractions include the Lakeville Area Arts Center and Antlers Park. The city offers quality housing, retail and recreation amenities.
Farmington - Located near the center of Dakota County, Farmington is a growing city with around 23,000 residents. Home to businesses like Thomson Reuters and Pine Bend Refinery, Farmington has a historic downtown district and a widely-used regional park and sports complex.
Rosemount - South of Lakeville along Highway 52, Rosemount has transformed from a small township to a fast-growing suburb of over 24,000. With convenient proximity to jobs in the Twin Cities, Rosemount provides modern suburban living with a historic Main Street district.
Smaller towns like Randolph, Miesville, Hampton and Vermillion also dot the Dakota County landscape, each with their own unique identities. From the river towns to the quaint small cities to the booming suburbs, Dakota County offers a diverse collection of welcoming communities to call home.
All Dakota County Cities (Aphebetical)
List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Dakota County.
| City Name | Title | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Apple Valley | A city in Dakota County, Minnesota. | 54,847 |
| Burnsville | The most populous city in Dakota County, Minnesota. | 62,170 |
| Castle Rock | Unincorporated community in Minnesota, United States | 1,356 |
| Coates | City in Minnesota, United States of America | 155 |
| Deer Park | Township in Pennington County, Minnesota | 118 |
| Eagan | The most populous city in Dakota County, Minnesota. | 65,975 |
| Empire | Township in Dakota County, Minnesota | 3,071 |
| Farmington | City in Dakota County, Minnesota, United States | 424 |
| Hampton | City in Dakota County, Minnesota, United States | 920 |
| Hastings | City in Dakota and Washington counties, in the U. | 2 |
| Inver Grove Heights | City in Dakota County, Minnesota, United States | 35,776 |
| Lakeville | The most populous city in Dakota County, Minnesota. | 69,583 |
| Lilydale | City in Minnesota, United States | 838 |
| Mendota | City in Dakota County, Minnesota, United States of America | 220 |
| Mendota Heights | City in Dakota County, Minnesota, United States of America | 11,433 |
| Miesville | City in Minnesota, United States | 121 |
| New Trier | City in Dakota County, Minnesota, United States | 106 |
| Nininger | Township in Dakota County, Minnesota | 922 |
| Randolph | City in Minnesota, United States | 753 |
| Rich Valley | Township in McLeod County, Minnesota | 677 |
| Rosemount | City in Dakota County, Minnesota, United States | 25,798 |
| South Saint Paul | City in Minnesota, United States | 19,916 |
| Sunfish Lake | City in Dakota County, Minnesota, United States of America | 551 |
| Vermillion | Township in Dakota County, Minnesota | 1,235 |
| Waterford | Unincorporated community in Minnesota, United States | 498 |
| West Saint Paul | City in Dakota County, Minnesota, United States | 19,813 |
