Dakota County, Minnesota
Dakota County is the third-most populous county in the U.S. state of Minnesota. As of 2020, 439,882 people lived there.[2] The county seat is Hastings.[3]
| Dakota County, Minnesota | |
| Map | |
| Map of Minnesota highlighting Dakota County Location in the state of Minnesota | |
| Map of the USA highlighting Minnesota Minnesota's location in the U.S. | |
| Statistics | |
| Founded | October 27, 1849[1] |
|---|---|
| Seat | Hastings |
| Largest City | Lakeville |
| Area - Total - Land - Water |
587 sq mi (1,520 km²) 562 sq mi (1,456 km²) 25 sq mi (65 km²), 4.2 |
| Population - Density |
786/sq mi (303/km²) |
| Time zone | Central: UTC-6/-5 |
| Website: www.dakotacounty.us | |
| Named for: Dakota people | |
Dakota County, Minnesota Media
- Little Crow-cropped image.jpg
Taoyateduta led the Mendota Mdewakanton in northern Dakota County. He and 121 Sioux leaders ceded much of the present Twin Cities region.
- St. Peter's Mendota 2006.jpg
Saint Peter's Church in Mendota is the state's oldest church
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Vermillion Falls in Hastings
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2022 US Census population pyramid for Dakota County, from ACS 5-year estimates
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Street in downtown Apple Valley with signature red lamp posts. In the background is the Western Service Center.
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Lakeville's downtown began in the early 20th century, contrasting its modern suburban development.
References
- ↑ "Minnesota Place Names". Minnesota Historical Society. Archived from the original on June 20, 2012. Retrieved March 18, 2014.
- ↑ "QuickFacts: Dakota County, Minnesota". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2023.
- ↑ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
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