Dodge County, Minnesota

MN · FIPS 27039 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 21,045 #1,820 / 3,222
44th
Median Household Income $95,739 +27.4% #210 / 3,222
94th
Median Age 38.7 years -0.5% #2,443 / 3,222
24th
Median Home Value $287,700 +2.1% #690 / 3,222
79th
Median Gross Rent $1,020 -12.3% #927 / 3,222
71th
Poverty Rate 7.0% -44.1% #217 / 3,222
93th

Demographics

Dodge County has a population of 21,045, making it the #1,820 most populous county in the US. The median age is 38.7 years, which is 0.5% below the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

97.1%
Native Born
2.9%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Dodge County is $95,739, ranking #210 out of 3,222 counties — 27.4% above the national median. The poverty rate is 7.0% and unemployment stands at 3.3%.

Median Household Income
$95,739 +27.4% vs nat'l
Rank #210 of 3,222
94th percentile
Per Capita Income
$43,583 +5.6% vs nat'l
Rank #510 of 3,222
84th percentile
Poverty Rate
7.0% −44.1% vs nat'l
Rank #217 of 3,222
93th percentile
Unemployment Rate
3.3% −38.0% vs nat'l
Rank #854 of 3,222
74th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
30.2% −10.4% vs nat'l
Rank #750 of 3,222
77th percentile
Mean Commute Time
27.2 min −1.3% vs nat'l
Rank #1,427 of 3,222
56th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Dodge County is $287,700 (+2.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,020/mo and the homeownership rate is 86.6%.

Median Home Value
$287,700 +2.1% vs nat'l
Rank #690 of 3,222
79th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$1,020 −12.3% vs nat'l
Rank #927 of 3,222
71th percentile
Homeownership Rate
86.6% +34.4% vs nat'l
Rank #66 of 3,222
98th percentile
86.6% Homeownership

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Health

94.5% of residents in Dodge County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.1% above the national rate.

94.5% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
94.5% +3.1% vs nat'l
Rank #834 of 3,222
74th percentile

About Dodge County, Minnesota

Dodge County, Minnesota has a total population of 21,045, making it the 1,820th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Dodge County is 38.7 years, which is 0.5% below the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Dodge County is $95,739, which ranks #210 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 27.4% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 7.0%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3%.

The median home value in Dodge County is $287,700, 2.1% above the national median. Renters in Dodge County pay a median gross rent of $1,020 per month. The homeownership rate is 86.6%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Dodge County, 30.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 10.4% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 27.2 min.

Dodge County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 89.4% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (5.4%) and Two or More Races (3.0%).

All data for Dodge County, Minnesota comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.