Total Population
24,342
Population
Growth Rate
-0.34%
Median Age
39
Diversity Index
35.000
Fort Dodge
Our Mission
We will become the top-ranked municipal government in Iowa by consistently delivering user friendly, high quality services. Within budget constraints,to pleasantly surprised citizens,by proud employees working in a great environment.
Fort Dodge
Population
Housing & Income
Households
9,985
Total Housing Units
11,146
Owner Occupied
6,629
Renter Occupied
3,356
Vacant
1,161
Median Home Value
$95,138
Average Home Value
$132,379
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
-0.28%
Per Capita Income
1.50%
Income Projection
Median Household
$39,684 $41,034
Average Household
$56,208 $60,530
Per Capita
$23,606 $25,435
Workforce
Total Businesses
1,303
Total Employed
15,133
Workers 16+
10,753
2020 HealthCare/Social Assist
Businesses
149
Employed
3,185
2020 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
179
Employed
2,230
2020 Accommodation/Food Service
Businesses
86
Employed
1,607
2020 Food Service/Drinking Estab
Businesses
71
Employed
1,387
2020 Other Service excl Pub Admin
Businesses
191
Employed
1,017
2020 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
38
Employed
975
Some
High School
1,122
Graduated
High School
4,582
Associates
Degree
2,248
Bachelor's
Degree
2,653
Graduate
Degree
905
Average Commute Time
15 min.
Resident Commuters
9,609
Non-Resident Commuters
1,100
Drive Alone
8,827
Carpooled
998
Public
79
Work At Home
322
