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Fort Madison

Iowa · 10,715 residents · 9.652 sq mi
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Fort Madison has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $34,318. Population has declined 8% since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $52,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,715
−8%since 1990
from 11,618 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,110 / sq mi
−8%since 1990
from 1,204 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
39.8
+8%since 1990
from 36.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,318
+18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,098 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,124
+64%since 1990
from $11,065 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
12.2%
−0.7 ptssince 1990
from 12.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$52,900
+21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $33,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$411
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $290 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
69.6%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 69.8% in 1990
30.4% rent
Afford Score
1.5
+2%since 1990
from 1.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(10,740)
Black5%(581)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(526)
Asian0.2%(21)
Diversity Score26.6%(3,096)
2000
White, non-Hispanic89.9%(9,629)
Black2.6%(274)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(583)
Asian0.6%(65)
Diversity Score20.4%(2,188)
Diversity Score
20
−23%since 1990
from 27 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.7%
+3.3 ptssince 1990
from 11.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
85.1%
+5.8 ptssince 1990
from 79.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
3.8%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 3.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.9 min
−13%since 1990
from 13.7 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 Madison, Iowa?

Fort Madison, Iowa has about 10,715 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Fort Madison, Iowa earns about $34,318 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 $52,900, and the typical rent is about $411 a month.

How educated are people in Fort Madison, Iowa?

About 14.7% 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 12.2% of people in Fort Madison, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fort Madison, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Fort Madison, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 903 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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