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Fort Dodge, IA · 1 counties · 40,342 residents · 715.704 sq mi
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Fort Dodge has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $23,692. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $37,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 35.5
US median: 33.0
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

40,342
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 40,235 in 2000
1990 – 2025
56 / sq mi
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 56 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
35.5
−6%vs 2000
vs 37.7 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
36K37K38K40K41K1990201020202024Fort Dodge
202437K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$23,692
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $35,334 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$11,358
−36%vs 2000
vs $17,857 in 2000
US average: $14,340
11.8%
+1.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.0% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$37,200
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $65,900 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$296
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $408 in 2000
US average: $450
68.9%
−2.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 71.3% in 2000
31.1% rent
1.6
−16%vs 2000
vs 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(37,166)
Black3.3%(1,339)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(944)
Asian0.7%(266)
Other0%
Diversity Score15.3%(6,161)
1990
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(39,235)
Black1.7%(671)
Hispanic / Latino1%(420)
Asian0.4%(170)
Other0.7%(266)
Diversity Score9.1%(3,685)
9
−40%vs 2000
vs 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.7%
−3.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 16.9% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
78.4%
−5.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 84.2% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.8%
−1.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.1% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.2 min
+44%vs 2000
vs 11.2 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

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How many people live in Fort Dodge, IA?

Fort Dodge, IA has about 40,342 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Fort Dodge, IA earns about $23,692 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fort Dodge, IA expensive?

In Fort Dodge, IA, the median home is worth about $37,200, and the typical rent is about $296 a month.

How educated are people in Fort Dodge, IA?

About 13.7% of adults age 25 and over in Fort Dodge, IA hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fort Dodge, IA?

About 11.8% of people in Fort Dodge, IA live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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