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Fort Dodge

Iowa · 25,206 residents · 16.008 sq mi
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Fort Dodge has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,923. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $81,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
25,206
Unchangedsince 2000
from 25,136 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,575 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,570 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.8
−3%since 2000
from 38.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
24K25K25K26K26K1990201020202024Fort Dodge
202425K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,923
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,361 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,464
+19%since 2000
from $18,018 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.2%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.433
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information17%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade13.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$81,900
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$518
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $418 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.0%
−26.3 ptssince 2000
from 66.4% in 2000
34.5% rent
Vacancy rate
5.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 37.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
+13%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.1%(22,904)
Black3.7%(931)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(739)
Asian0.8%(213)
Other0%
Diversity Score18%(4,518)
2010
White, non-Hispanic86.6%(21,835)
Black5.4%(1,353)
Hispanic / Latino5%(1,270)
Asian0.8%(207)
Other1.7%(429)
Diversity Score29.6%(7,469)
Diversity Score
30
+65%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 19.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.1%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 83.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.3 min
+33%since 2000
from 10.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 83.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.7%
−35.3 ptssince 2009
from 61.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
50.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
3.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.4%
−36.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fort Dodge, Iowa?

Fort Dodge, Iowa has about 25,206 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Fort Dodge, Iowa earns about $37,923 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 $81,900, and the typical rent is about $518 a month.

How educated are people in Fort Dodge, Iowa?

About 19.8% 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 16.2% 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 688 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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