Dakota, Illinois is a small town located in Jo Daviess County with a population of 1,095 people. This rural area has a population density of 32 people per square mile which is significantly lower than the US population density of 93 people per square mile. The town offers year-round outdoor activities such as fishing, camping, and hunting. The local businesses include Four Corners Grocery Store, Dakota Family Dental Clinic, and Peterson Automotive Repair. Other organizations in the area provide community services such as the St Peter’s Catholic Church and Orangeville Cross Country Club. Local sporting events are hosted by the Dakota High School and include football and basketball games throughout the year.
The population in Dakota (zip 61018) is 1,095. There are 34 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Dakota (zip 61018) is 43.5, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Dakota (zip 61018) is 2.9, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Dakota (zip 61018)
- 55.2% are married
- 8.5% are divorced
- 26.0% are married with children
- 15.8% have children, but are single
Race in Dakota (zip 61018)
- 94.4% are White
- 0.3% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.1% claim Other
- 1.6% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 3.6% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander