Dakota City, Nebraska

Dakota City is a city in Dakota County, Nebraska, United States. As of the 2020 census, 2,081 people lived there. It is the county seat of Dakota County.

 History 
Dakota City was platted in 1856. It was named for the Dakota people. Dakota City was incorporated as a city in 1858.

 Geography 
Dakota City is at  (42.415294, -96.417808).

The city has a total area of . Of that,  is land and  is water.

 Demographics 

Dakota City is part of the Sioux City, IA–NE–SD Metropolitan Statistical Area.

 2020 census 
As of the 2020 census, there were 2,081 people, 661 households, and 478 families living in Dakota City.

 References 

 Other websites 
 Dakota City - Official website

Category:Cities in Nebraska
Category:County seats in Nebraska