FORT DODGE, IA  50501

Total Population: 28,633

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Median Home Value

$139,700

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$66,130

Across all households

Median Age

39.3 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

20.5%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby ZIP Codes

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)82.1%
Hispanic or Latino7.2%
Two or More Races4.8%
Black (Non-Hispanic)3.9%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)1.4%
Other Race0.4%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.2%

Under 18 Years

20.7%

65 Years and Over

19.7%

Male

52.5%

Female

47.5%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

96.5%

No Health Insurance

8.3%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

91.7%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

20.5%

Enrolled in College (18+)

8.9%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$66,130

Mean Household Income

$80,278

Per Capita Income

$34,014

Unemployment Rate (16+)

4.1%

In Labor Force (19–64)

79.9%

SNAP / Food Stamps

12.8%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$139,700

Median Rent

$779/mo

Total Housing Units

13,198

Owner-Occupied

66.9%

Renter-Occupied

33.1%

Vacancy Rate

8.0%

Married Couple Households

37.7%

Cohabiting Couple Households

10.2%

Male Householder, No Partner

24.4%

Female Householder, No Partner

27.7%

Average Household Size

2.13

Broadband Internet Access

81.8%

Housing Built Since 2010

4.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. ZCTA5 50501.