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MICROPOLITAN AREA · 1990 CENSUS

Fort Madison Micro

Fort Madison, IA · 1 counties · 38,687 residents · 517.55 sq mi
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Fort Madison has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $24,671. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $35,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 36.0
US median: 33.0
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 23%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

38,687
+2%vs 2000
vs 38,052 in 2000
1990 – 2025
75 / sq mi
+2%vs 2000
vs 74 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
36.0
−9%vs 2000
vs 39.5 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
32K34K36K38K39K1990201020202024Fort Madison
202433K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$24,671
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $36,193 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$11,488
−38%vs 2000
vs $18,430 in 2000
US average: $14,340
12.9%
+3.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 9.7% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$35,600
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $61,100 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$293
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $398 in 2000
US average: $450
74.1%
−1.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 75.5% in 2000
25.9% rent
1.4
−15%vs 2000
vs 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93%(35,401)
Black2.8%(1,050)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(902)
Asian0.4%(150)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.4%(5,117)
1990
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(37,050)
Black3%(1,176)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(691)
Asian0.3%(110)
Other0.9%(351)
Diversity Score14.2%(5,487)
14
+5%vs 2000
vs 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.7%
−1.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.5% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
77.5%
−6.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 83.6% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.4%
+0.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.4% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.7 min
+44%vs 2000
vs 11.6 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Fort Madison, IA?

Fort Madison, IA has about 38,687 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Fort Madison, IA earns about $24,671 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fort Madison, IA expensive?

In Fort Madison, IA, the median home is worth about $35,600, and the typical rent is about $293 a month.

How educated are people in Fort Madison, IA?

About 10.7% of adults age 25 and over in Fort Madison, IA hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fort Madison, IA?

About 12.9% of people in Fort Madison, 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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