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Fort Madison Micro

Fort Madison, IA · 1 counties · 33,555 residents · 517.55 sq mi
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Fort Madison has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $52,072. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $98,400. With a median age of 44.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
33,555
−12%since 2000
from 38,052 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
65 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 74 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.4
+12%since 2000
from 39.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
32K34K36K38K39K1990201020202024Fort Madison
202433K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,072
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,193 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,834
+51%since 2000
from $18,430 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.4%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21.9%
US avg: 10%
Information9.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$98,400
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$711
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $398 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 75.5% in 2000
25.2% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+12%since 2000
from 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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.1%(29,888)
Black2.7%(896)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(1,110)
Asian0.4%(139)
Other2.1%(701)
Diversity Score20.5%(6,876)
Segregation Score33.9%(11,364)
Diversity Score
20
+52%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
34
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.5%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.1%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 83.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.2 min
+58%since 2000
from 11.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 82.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.2%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 8.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 62.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.3%
−27.5 ptssince 2009
from 58.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
49.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.5%
−83.9 ptssince 2013
from 88.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Principal cities

Fort MadisonCENTRAL9,935
What's inside

1 component county

Lee CountyCENTRAL32,306
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fort Madison, IA?

Fort Madison, IA has about 33,555 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Fort Madison, IA earns about $52,072 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 $98,400, and the typical rent is about $711 a month.

How educated are people in Fort Madison, IA?

About 18.5% 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 12.4% 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 5,132 residents, a change of about -13 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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