Dakota
Village in Stephenson County, Illinois

Dakota is a village in Stephenson County, Illinois, with 500 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 945 ft (288 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Rock City, 3.3 miles NE.
- 500residents (2020 Census)
- 945 ftelevation · 288 m
- 0.2 sq miland area · 0.6 km²
- 2,011 / sq mipopulation density
- 61018ZIP code
About Dakota
Dakota is a village in Stephenson County, Illinois, United States. The population was 500 at the 2020 census, down from 506 in 2010.
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Living in Dakota
- Median household income
- $55,815
- Median home value
- $115,600
- Median rent
- $656/mo
- Median age
- 32.8
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Dakota had 500 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 500 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,011 per sq mi (776 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Dakota at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Stephenson County |
| Type | Village |
| Population | 500 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.25 sq mi (0.6 km²) |
| Elevation | 945 ft (288 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.3879° N, 89.5266° W |
| ZIP code | 61018 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1718342 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Dakota
- Rock City3.3 mi NE
- Cedarville5.7 mi W
- Davis6.2 mi NE
- Willow Lake6.7 mi SW
- Ridott6.8 mi S
- Orangeville8.2 mi NW
- Lake Summerset8.3 mi NE
- Freeport8.8 mi SW
- Pecatonica10.2 mi SE
- Durand10.7 mi E
- German Valley12.2 mi S
- Westlake Village13.1 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Dakota
What county is Dakota in?
Dakota is in Stephenson County, Illinois.
What is the population of Dakota, IL?
500 people lived in Dakota at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Dakota, IL?
The ZIP code of Dakota is 61018.
What is the elevation of Dakota?
945 feet (288 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Dakota?
Rock City (3.3 mi), Cedarville (5.7 mi), Davis (6.2 mi), Willow Lake (6.7 mi), Ridott (6.8 mi).
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