[3] Tyson Foods' largest beef production plant is located in Dakota City.

[6] Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Dakota City is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

As of the census[12] of 2010, there were 1,919 people, 637 households, and 464 families residing in the city.

There were 657 housing units at an average density of 608.3 per square mile (234.9/km2).

20.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

As of the census of 2000, there were 1,821 people, 596 households, and 448 families residing in the city.

18.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.