Dakota Township is located in Stephenson County, Illinois, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 815 and it contained 349 housing units.[2] The village of Dakota and the unincorporated community of Afolkey are located in the township, and once Fountain Creek was located here also.

Dakota Township
Township
Location in Stephenson County
Location in Stephenson County
Coordinates: 42°24′55″N 89°32′46″W / 42.41528°N 89.54611°W / 42.41528; -89.54611
CountryUnited States
StateIllinois
CountyStephenson
Government
 • SupervisorJim A. Yeoman
Area
 • Total
18.01 sq mi (46.6 km2)
 • Land18.01 sq mi (46.6 km2)
 • Water0 sq mi (0 km2)  0%
Elevation
919 ft (280 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Estimate 
(2016)[1]
773
 • Density45.3/sq mi (17.5/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
FIPS code17-177-18355

Geography

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Dakota is Township 28 North, Range 8 (part) East of the Fourth Principal Meridian.

According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 18.01 square miles (46.6 km2), all land.[2]

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note
2016 (est.)773[1]
U.S. Decennial Census[3]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Retrieved June 9, 2017.
  2. ^ a b "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County -- County Subdivision and Place -- 2010 Census Summary File 1". United States Census. Archived from the original on February 12, 2020. Retrieved May 28, 2013.
  3. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
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