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Fort Madison

Iowa · 11,051 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 $38,310. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $66,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% 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
11,051
+3%since 2000
from 10,715 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,145 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 1,110 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.9
Unchangedsince 2000
from 39.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,310
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,318 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,602
+19%since 2000
from $18,124 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.429
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade19.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$66,700
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$515
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $411 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.2%
−30.4 ptssince 2000
from 69.6% in 2000
31.3% rent
Vacancy rate
13.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
13.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 41.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.7
+13%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic85.1%(9,403)
Black5.4%(598)
Hispanic / Latino6.7%(735)
Asian0.5%(60)
Other1.4%(151)
Diversity Score31.8%(3,516)
Diversity Score
32
+56%since 2000
from 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 85.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.8 min
+41%since 2000
from 11.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 82.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
11.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.2%
−37.4 ptssince 2009
from 61.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Female
47.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.9%
−36.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fort Madison, Iowa?

Fort Madison, Iowa has about 11,051 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Fort Madison, Iowa earns about $38,310 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 $66,700, and the typical rent is about $515 a month.

How educated are people in Fort Madison, Iowa?

About 16.1% 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 11.4% 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 567 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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