Dakota City City, Iowa
As of the census of 2000, there were 911 people, 356 households, and 253 families living in the city. The population density was 1238 people per square mile (477.99/kmē), making it the 213th most densely populated city in Iowa. There were 379 housing units at an average density of 512.2 per square mile (197.76/kmē). The average household size was 2.56 people, and the average family size was 3.04 people. In the Dakota City City, 28% of the population was under the age of 18, 9.9% were 18 to 24, 31% were 25 to 44, 19.9% were 45 to 64, and 11.3% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 101.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.1 males. The median age was 34.3 years, The median age of males was 32.6 years, for females the median age was 36 years. The racial or ethnic makeup of the city was 902 White, Black or African American, 1 American Indian, 1 Asian, Native Hawaiian, 3 from two or more races and 4 Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the city was $33977, making it the 491st wealthiest city by median household income among the Iowa. The median income for a family in the city was $39306, making its Iowa's 622nd highest city by median family income. The per capita income for the city was $15441, making it the 304th lowest city by per capita income in Iowa. The median income of city was $19904, Males have a median income of $26400 versus $12900 for females.
In 2000, 233 pupils and students, of which 48.07% are male and 51.93% are female, 25.58% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 12.45% nursery or pri school, 6.87% kindergarten, 44.21% elementary school, 27.9% high school and 8.58% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 911 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 911 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 908 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 894 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 875 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 860 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 851 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 835 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 831 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 816 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 824 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 19 | 10 | 29 |
| Kindergarten | 13 | 3 | 16 |
| Elementary school | 41 | 62 | 103 |
| High school | 36 | 29 | 65 |
| College or graduate school | 3 | 17 | 20 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dakota City city, Iowa | $33977 | $39306 | $15441 |
| Humboldt County, Iowa | $38201 | $46510 | $18300 |
| Iowa, United States | $39469 | $48005 | $19674 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |