Ranking of Dakota, MN Cities and Places By population in 2020
Updated on June 27, 2025.
Based on the US Census Vintage data estimates, in 2020, among all Dakota, MN cities and places, Lakeville city had the highest population (70.03K), followed by Eagan city (68.75K), and Burnsville city (64.52K).
The chart below shows the top 10 cities and places, and the table below shows the ranking of all Dakota cities and places.
You can see similar information for other Minnesota counties. You can also see the ranking of all cities and places in Minnesota.
Data Source: US Census Bureau (Vintage).
Ranking of Dakota, MN Cities and Places By population in 2020
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| Rank | City or Place | Population |
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| 1 | Lakeville city | 70030 |
| 2 | Eagan city | 68745 |
| 3 | Burnsville city | 64519 |
| 4 | Apple Valley city | 56273 |
| 5 | Inver Grove Heights city | 35826 |
| 6 | Rosemount city | 25785 |
| 7 | Farmington city | 23656 |
| 8 | Hastings city (pt.) | 22155 |
| 9 | South St. Paul city | 20714 |
| 10 | West St. Paul city | 20558 |
| 11 | Balance of Dakota County | 12500 |
| 12 | Mendota Heights city | 11756 |
| 13 | Empire city | 3132 |
| 14 | Northfield city (pt.) | 1258 |
| 15 | Lilydale city | 805 |
| 16 | Hampton city | 741 |
| 17 | Sunfish Lake city | 525 |
| 18 | Randolph city | 464 |
| 19 | Vermillion city | 445 |
| 20 | Mendota city | 187 |
| 21 | Coates city | 143 |
| 22 | Miesville city | 136 |
| 23 | New Trier city | 83 |