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Fort Dodge

Kansas · 165 residents · 0.183 sq mi
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Fort Dodge has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $23,250. Population has fallen 17% since 2011, a loss of 33 residents. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. With a median age of 76.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. Households here earn about 53% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 76.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Renter-heavy
3% owner-occupied
US average: 45%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
165
−17%vs 2011
vs 198 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
902 / sq mi
−17%vs 2011
vs 1,082 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
76.6
−1%vs 2011
vs 77.5 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
81117154191227201020202024Fort Dodge
202493
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$23,250
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $16,759 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,004
+17%vs 2011
vs $17,954 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−25.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 25.5% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.239
−6%vs 2011
vs 0.253 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information33.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$541
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $515 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
3.0%
+3.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
95.5% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Renter cost-burdened
47.2%
−16.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 63.3% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic90.4%(179)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1%(2)
Asian6.6%(13)
Other2%(4)
Diversity Score22.2%(44)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(154)
Black1.8%(3)
Hispanic / Latino3%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score11.9%(20)
Diversity Score
12
−47%vs 2011
vs 22 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.0%
+1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.7% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
61.6%
−13.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 74.6% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.0%
+1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.7% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
33.3%
−23.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 57.1% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
33.3%
−9.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 42.9% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
68.0%
+1.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 66.2% in 2011
Female
32.0%
−1.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 33.8% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
73.6%
+6.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 67.6% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fort Dodge, Kansas?

Fort Dodge, Kansas has about 165 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Fort Dodge, Kansas earns about $23,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fort Dodge, Kansas expensive?

In Fort Dodge, Kansas, the typical rent is about $541 a month.

How educated are people in Fort Dodge, Kansas?

About 4.0% of adults age 25 and over in Fort Dodge, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fort Dodge, Kansas?

About 0.0% of people in Fort Dodge, Kansas 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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