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Dakota Community Unit School District 201, Illinois

Dakota Community Unit School District 201 is a unified school district in Stephenson County, Illinois, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 5,065 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 101 sq mi (261 km²) of land.

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Dakota Community Unit School District 201 in Illinois
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
5,065 ± 412
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
County
Stephenson County
Land area
101 sq mi (261 km²)
Median household income
$87,281 ± $6,182
Median home value
$196,200 ± $29,435
Water area
0.18 sq mi (0.45 km²)
State
Illinois
Census code (GEOID)
1711610
Coordinates (central point)
42.392109, -89.509004
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These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in Dakota Community Unit School District 201, largest first

  1. Rock Run Township2,162 people
  2. Lancaster Township1,296 people
  3. Dakota Township928 people
  4. Dakota (village)645 people
  5. Davis (village)535 people
  6. Rock City (village)441 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering unified school districts, nearest first

  1. Orangeville Community Unit School District 2037.4 mi northwest
  2. Freeport School District 1458.8 mi southwest
  3. Pecatonica Community Unit School District 3219.6 mi southeast
  4. Durand Community Unit School District 32210 mi east

These share a boundary with Dakota Community Unit School District 201. Distances are straight lines between central points.

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A district boundary doesn’t decide which school a student attends; the district’s attendance zones and rules do. Confirm the full address and grade with Dakota Community Unit School District 201 before you rely on it.

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