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 0 city/town in Dakota County, MN.

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.

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Minnesota Counties (87)

Hennepin County (1,268,408) Ramsey County (547,903) Dakota County (431,807) Anoka County (359,921) Washington County (265,476) Saint Louis County (198,538) Stearns County (162,038) Olmsted County (159,298) Scott County (150,689) Wright County (140,249) Carver County (106,565) Sherburne County (98,811) Blue Earth County (68,241) Rice County (67,084) Crow Wing County (65,644) Clay County (64,690) Otter Tail County (58,741) Chisago County (56,794) Winona County (50,485) Beltrami County (47,442) Goodhue County (46,318) Itasca County (45,268) Kandiyohi County (43,130) Isanti County (41,429) Benton County (40,958) Mower County (40,150) Douglas County (38,328) Steele County (36,596) Carlton County (35,769) McLeod County (35,710) Nicollet County (34,482) Becker County (34,456) Morrison County (33,187) Polk County (30,900) Freeborn County (30,364) Cass County (29,928) Pine County (29,359) Le Sueur County (28,741) Mille Lacs County (26,146) Lyon County (25,271) Brown County (24,846) Todd County (24,732) Meeker County (23,341) Hubbard County (21,783) Wabasha County (21,642) Nobles County (21,400) Fillmore County (21,135) Dodge County (20,987) Martin County (19,484) Houston County (18,632) Waseca County (18,550) Kanabec County (16,416) Aitkin County (15,848) Roseau County (15,117) Redwood County (15,079) Sibley County (14,715) Renville County (14,403) Pennington County (13,874) Wadena County (13,807) Faribault County (13,601) Koochiching County (12,059) Chippewa County (11,758) Pope County (11,277) Cottonwood County (11,242) Watonwan County (10,792) Lake County (10,639) Jackson County (9,768) Stevens County (9,765) Yellow Medicine County (9,580) Marshall County (9,321) Rock County (9,301) Swift County (9,176) Pipestone County (9,121) Clearwater County (9,017) Murray County (8,155) Lac qui Parle County (6,527) Norman County (6,338) Wilkin County (6,161) Grant County (6,026) Lincoln County (5,568) Mahnomen County (5,473) Cook County (5,417) Big Stone County (4,923) Kittson County (4,214) Red Lake County (4,046) Lake of the Woods County (3,754) Traverse County (3,218)