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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Fort Dodge

Iowa · 25,136 residents · 16.008 sq mi
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Fort Dodge has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $33,361. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $64,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

25,136
−3%since 1990
from 25,894 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,570 / sq mi
−3%since 1990
from 1,618 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.0
+7%since 1990
from 35.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
24K25K25K26K26K1990201020202024Fort Dodge
202425K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$33,361
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,783 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,018
+55%since 1990
from $11,639 in 1990
US average: $21,522
11.6%
−1.2 ptssince 1990
from 12.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$64,000
+25%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $38,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$418
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $301 in 1990
US average: $602
66.4%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 64.7% in 1990
33.6% rent
1.9
+13%since 1990
from 1.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96%(24,862)
Black2.6%(661)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(335)
Asian0.6%(161)
Diversity Score12.6%(3,257)
2000
White, non-Hispanic91.1%(22,904)
Black3.7%(931)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(739)
Asian0.8%(213)
Diversity Score18%(4,518)
18
+43%since 1990
from 13 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

19.4%
+3.4 ptssince 1990
from 16.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
83.8%
+5.5 ptssince 1990
from 78.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.0%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 5.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

10.0 min
−19%since 1990
from 12.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fort Dodge, Iowa?

Fort Dodge, Iowa has about 25,136 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Fort Dodge, Iowa?

The typical household in Fort Dodge, Iowa earns about $33,361 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fort Dodge, Iowa expensive?

In Fort Dodge, Iowa, the median home is worth about $64,000, and the typical rent is about $418 a month.

How educated are people in Fort Dodge, Iowa?

About 19.4% of adults age 25 and over in Fort Dodge, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fort Dodge, Iowa?

About 11.6% of people in Fort Dodge, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fort Dodge, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Fort Dodge, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 758 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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