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MICROPOLITAN AREA · 2000 CENSUS

Fort Madison Micro

Fort Madison, IA · 1 counties · 38,052 residents · 517.55 sq mi
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Fort Madison has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $36,193. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $61,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

38,052
−2%since 1990
from 38,687 in 1990
1990 – 2025
74 / sq mi
−2%since 1990
from 75 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.5
+10%since 1990
from 36.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
32K34K36K38K39K1990201020202024Fort Madison
202433K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$36,193
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $24,671 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,430
+60%since 1990
from $11,488 in 1990
US average: $21,522
9.7%
−3.2 ptssince 1990
from 12.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$61,100
+30%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $35,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$398
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $293 in 1990
US average: $602
75.5%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 74.1% in 1990
24.5% rent
1.7
+17%since 1990
from 1.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

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

Education

12.5%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 10.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
83.6%
+6.1 ptssince 1990
from 77.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.4%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 3.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.6 min
−30%since 1990
from 16.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 38,052 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Fort Madison, IA earns about $36,193 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 $61,100, and the typical rent is about $398 a month.

How educated are people in Fort Madison, IA?

About 12.5% 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 9.7% of people in Fort Madison, IA live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fort Madison, IA grown since 1990?

Yes, Fort Madison, IA has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 635 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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

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