Dakota City

City in Humboldt County, Iowa

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Dakota City is a city in Humboldt County, Iowa, with 759 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,125 ft (343 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Humboldt, 1.4 miles W.

About Dakota City

Dakota City is a city in and the county seat of Humboldt County, Iowa, United States. The population was 759 at the time of the 2020 census. Dakota City shares its western border with the much larger city of Humboldt. It is the least populous county seat in Iowa.

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Median household income
$60,417
Median home value
$119,800
Median rent
$965/mo
Median age
42.7
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Dakota City, IA population

Dakota City had 759 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census759
Density1,040 per sq mi (401 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Dakota City at a glance

StateIowa (IA)
CountyHumboldt County
TypeCity
Population759 (2020)
Land area0.73 sq mi (1.9 km²)
Water area0.04 sq mi (0.10 km²)
Elevation1,125 ft (343 m)
Coordinates42.7238° N, 94.1971° W
ZIP code50529
Official websitedakotacityiowa.com
Census code (GEOID)1918075

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Dakota City

What county is Dakota City in?

Dakota City is in Humboldt County, Iowa.

What is the population of Dakota City, IA?

759 people lived in Dakota City at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Dakota City, IA?

The ZIP code of Dakota City is 50529.

What is the elevation of Dakota City?

1,125 feet (343 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Dakota City?

Humboldt (1.4 mi), Rutland (5.6 mi), Thor (7.9 mi), Badger (8.0 mi), Hardy (9.5 mi).

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