Demographics in Fort Dodge, IA

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

Where is Fort Dodge?

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Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

24,788

Male

12,856

51.9%

Female

11,932

48.1%

Median Age

38.2

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

White

83.5%

Black

4.5%

Hispanic

7.8%

Asian

1.6%

Two or More

7.6%

Other

2.4%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

13.3%

High School or Higher

35.1%

Foreign Born

4.6%

Veterans

5.6%

Married

32.0%

Avg Household Size

2.1

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Fort Dodge, IA has a population of 24,788 with a median age of 38.2. The racial makeup is 83.5% White, 7.8% Hispanic, 4.5% Black, 1.6% Asian. About 13.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 4.6%.