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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Fort Madison

Iowa · 11,618 residents · 9.652 sq mi
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Fort Madison has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,098. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $33,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 36.7
US median: 33.0
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 17%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

11,618
+8%vs 2000
vs 10,715 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,204 / sq mi
+8%vs 2000
vs 1,110 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
36.7
−8%vs 2000
vs 39.8 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$22,098
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $34,318 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$11,065
−39%vs 2000
vs $18,124 in 2000
US average: $14,340
12.8%
+0.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.2% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$33,300
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $52,900 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$290
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $411 in 2000
US average: $450
69.8%
+0.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 69.6% in 2000
30.2% rent
1.5
−2%vs 2000
vs 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.9%(9,629)
Black2.6%(274)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(583)
Asian0.6%(65)
Other0%
Diversity Score20.4%(2,188)
1990
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(10,740)
Black5%(581)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(526)
Asian0.2%(21)
Other2.4%(276)
Diversity Score26.6%(3,096)
27
+30%vs 2000
vs 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.5%
−3.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 14.7% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
79.3%
−5.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 85.1% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.8%
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 3.8% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.7 min
+15%vs 2000
vs 11.9 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fort Madison, Iowa?

Fort Madison, Iowa has about 11,618 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Fort Madison, Iowa earns about $22,098 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fort Madison, Iowa expensive?

In Fort Madison, Iowa, the median home is worth about $33,300, and the typical rent is about $290 a month.

How educated are people in Fort Madison, Iowa?

About 11.5% of adults age 25 and over in Fort Madison, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fort Madison, Iowa?

About 12.8% of people in Fort Madison, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

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

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