Demographics & People — Dakota, Illinois
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 625 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~700 |
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| Median Age | 32.8 |
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| Total Households | 215 |
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| Family Households | 162 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.91 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.064 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 586 |
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| Black or African American | 0 |
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| Asian | 2 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 18 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Irish | 177 |
| German | 174 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 143 |
| Dutch | 68 |
| Other groups | 62 |
| English | 40 |
| Norwegian | 36 |
| American | 34 |
| Scottish | 18 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 18 |
Language
| English Only | 585 |
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| Spanish | 0 |
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| Population 5+ | 585 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 22 |
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| Population 18+ | 424 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 25.0 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 11.3% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Dakota, Illinois.
