Dakota County

Minnesota

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Population

453,156

Area

569.58 sq mi

Cities

Density

796/sq mi

Overview

Dakota County is located in Minnesota with a population of 453,156 residents and covers an area of 569.58 sq mi. The county includes 22 cities, including Lakeville, Eagan, Burnsville, Apple Valley and Inver Grove Heights and others.

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Cities in Dakota County

Dakota County includes the following 22 cities and communities:

•Lakeville(77,971 residents)•Website
•Eagan(67,240 residents)•Website
•Burnsville

Related Counties

Browse information about other Minnesota counties:

Aitkin, Anoka, Becker, Beltrami, Benton, Big Stone, Blue Earth, Brown, Carlton, Carver, Cass, Chippewa, Chisago, Clay, Clearwater... view all 86 counties

Additional Information

For comprehensive county information, demographics, and detailed statistics, visit the Minnesota Counties Directory.

Last updated: December 18, 2025.