Total Population
476,134
Population
Growth Rate
0.43%
Median Age
39
Diversity Index
51.800
Dakota County Electric Cooperative was founded in 1937 by a group of farmers, with the help of the Rural Electric Association. On April 5, 1937, articles were adopted and Dakota Electric was incorporated. On Monday, Feb. 21, 1938, the lights came on in rural Dakota County. At that time, Dakota County Electric Cooperative covered 240 miles and served 800 members.
In July 1969, Dakota County Electric Cooperative was renamed to what is known today as Dakota Electric Association. Dakota Electric has grown considerably since its humble beginnings, now covering 507 miles and serving more than 95,000 members. Because Dakota County cities are growing rapidly, Dakota Electric Association acquires approximately 2,200 new members each year.
Households
181,947
Owner Occupied
138,770
Renter Occupied
43,177
Vacant
6,096
Median Household
$97,190 $107,230
Average Household
$126,982 $143,269
Per Capita
$48,604 $55,115
Total Businesses
13,371
Total Employed
213,671
Workers 16+
245,497
2023 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
1,768
Employed
31,170
2023 Manufacturing Businesses
Businesses
588
Employed
23,043
2023 HealthCare / Social Assistance
Businesses
1,241
Employed
20,115
2023 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
407
Employed
17,728
2023 Accommodation / Food Service
Businesses
868
Employed
17,718
2023 Prof / Scientific / Tech Service
Businesses
1,268
Employed
15,565
Average Commute Time
0 min.
Resident Commuters
128,908
Non-Resident Commuters
113,552
Drive Alone
185,768
Carpooled
18,137
Public
6,300
Work At Home
29,895