Dakota Times

Of the 435,863 citizens living in Dakota County in 2021, 94.6% said they were only one race, while 5.4% said they were two or more races, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained in June.

The most prevalent racial group among citizens in Dakota County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 79.5% or 346,508 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 6.8% and totaled 29,461 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Dakota County is 0.8% higher than the state average, which stands at 4.6%.

An agency of the U.S. Federal Statistical System, the Census Bureau is responsible for compiling statistical facts about the American people, places and economy. Data for this story was compiled from the bureau's American Community Survey. Information from the survey helps to determine how federal and state funds are distributed. These funds significantly influence community services, education, and infrastructure in areas like Dakota County.

	Estimated Total
White	346,508
African American	29,461
Multiracial	23,672
Asian	22,178
Some Other Race	12,766
American Indian or Alaska Native	1,084
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	194

Source: US Census Bureau