Dakota City
City in Humboldt County, Iowa

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.
- 759residents (2020 Census)
- 1,125 ftelevation · 343 m
- 0.7 sq miland area · 1.9 km²
- 1,040 / sq mipopulation density
- 50529ZIP code
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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Living in Dakota City
- Median household income
- $60,417
- Median home value
- $119,800
- Median rent
- $965/mo
- Median age
- 42.7
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Dakota City had 759 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 759 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,040 per sq mi (401 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Dakota City at a glance
| State | Iowa (IA) |
|---|---|
| County | Humboldt County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 759 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.73 sq mi (1.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.04 sq mi (0.10 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,125 ft (343 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.7238° N, 94.1971° W |
| ZIP code | 50529 |
| Official website | dakotacityiowa.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1918075 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Dakota City
- Humboldt1.4 mi W
- Rutland5.6 mi NW
- Thor7.9 mi E
- Badger8.0 mi S
- Hardy9.5 mi NE
- Livermore10.0 mi N
- Bode10.9 mi NW
- Clare12.0 mi SW
- Gilmore City12.2 mi W
- Bradgate12.6 mi NW
- Vincent12.8 mi SE
- Renwick13.1 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
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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