Demographics & People — Fort Dodge, Iowa
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 24,788 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~24,900 |
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| Median Age | 37.6 |
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| Total Households | 10,556 |
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| Family Households | 5,061 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.09 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.2572 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 20,700 |
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| Black or African American | 1,115 |
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| Asian | 407 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 1,940 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 8,810 |
| German | 6,063 |
| Other groups | 4,482 |
| Irish | 2,717 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 1,833 |
| English | 1,729 |
| Norwegian | 1,236 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 1,182 |
| American | 888 |
| Swedish | 874 |
Language
| English Only | 21,849 |
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| Spanish | 1,012 |
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| Population 5+ | 23,427 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 1,487 |
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| Population 18+ | 19,655 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 19.0 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 4.4% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Fort Dodge, Iowa.
