About Dakota County
Dakota County is a great place to grow a business, live, work and play.
Location
We are located in the southeast corner of the Twin Cities Metropolitan area, it is the third most populous county in the state of Minnesota. Dakota County maintains a land use mixture of 1/3 urban, 1/3 suburban, and 1/3 rural.
Fast Facts
- Dakota County was founded in 1849.
- Dakota County has 7 elected County Commissioners.
- Population (2006 Metropolitan Council Estimate): 391,613
- Population Increase (2000 to 2006): 10%
- Median Age (2006): 35.7 years
- Median Household Income: $70,502
- Per Capita Income: $31,667
For more information, we encourage you to check out Welcome to Dakota County MN, a web site designed for people considering relocation to Dakota County.
