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Dodge County

Minnesota · 20,867 residents · 439.396 sq mi
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Dodge County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $79,020. Population has grown 18% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $197,100. Poverty is rare here, at 4.8% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
20,867
+18%since 2000
from 17,731 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
47 / sq mi
+18%since 2000
from 40 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.4
+10%since 2000
from 34.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
15K17K18K20K22K1990201020202024Dodge County
202421K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$79,020
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,437 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,008
+87%since 2000
from $19,259 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
53.0%
+13.6 ptssince 2009
from 39.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12.6%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade8.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Information8.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$197,100
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $99,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$720
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $386 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
84.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 84.0% in 2000
15.6% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+19%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(16,974)
Black0.2%(35)
Hispanic / Latino3%(530)
Asian0.4%(72)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.8%(1,554)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.1%(18,807)
Black0.6%(126)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(1,057)
Asian0.5%(104)
Other2.4%(500)
Diversity Score20.3%(4,245)
Segregation Score32.5%(6,782)
Diversity Score
20
+132%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
33
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.4%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 17.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.2%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 86.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.7%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.4 min
+74%since 2000
from 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 78.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 3.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
72.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 74.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.4%
−25.8 ptssince 2009
from 62.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
49.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
3.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.9%
−89.8 ptssince 2013
from 93.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dodge County, Minnesota?

Dodge County, Minnesota has about 20,867 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dodge County, Minnesota?

The typical household in Dodge County, Minnesota earns about $79,020 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dodge County, Minnesota expensive?

In Dodge County, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $197,100, and the typical rent is about $720 a month.

How educated are people in Dodge County, Minnesota?

About 27.4% of adults age 25 and over in Dodge County, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dodge County, Minnesota?

About 4.8% of people in Dodge County, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dodge County, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Dodge County, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5,136 residents, a change of about 33 percent over that period.

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

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