Fort Dodge, IA Demographics

A map of Fort Dodge's Population by Race

Fort Dodge, Iowa has an estimated population of 24,827, a less than 1% change from the 24,871 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 79.6% White, 8.9% Hispanic, 4.9% Multiracial, 4.6% Black, 1.5% Asian, and 0.5% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Fort Dodge, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Fort Dodge has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more diverse than Iowa overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Fort Dodge, that probability was 33.7% in 2020 and 35.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Fort Dodge is ranked the 20th most populous place in Iowa, out of 1,026 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Fort Dodge was ranked the 19th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Fort Dodge's White Population

19,759 residents of Fort Dodge, or 79.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Fort Dodge is slightly lower than in Iowa overall, where 82.3% of the population is White. Fort Dodge ranks 954th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fort Dodge's White population has declined by an estimated 1.6%. White residents' share of Fort Dodge's population has decreased from 80.7% to 79.6%.

Fort Dodge is less White than neighboring Coalville (83.4% White), Otho (87.1% White), Badger (89.1% White), Moorland (94.6% White), and Vincent (95.7% White).

Fort Dodge's Black Population

1,149 residents of Fort Dodge, or 4.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Fort Dodge is comparable to the share in Iowa overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Fort Dodge ranks 10th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fort Dodge's Black population has declined by an estimated 32.5%. Black residents' share of Fort Dodge's population has decreased from 6.8% to 4.6%.

Fort Dodge is more Black than neighboring Coalville (2.2% Black), Otho (1.3% Black), Badger (0.7% Black), Moorland (0% Black), and Vincent (0% Black).

Fort Dodge's Asian Population

381 residents of Fort Dodge, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Fort Dodge is comparable to the share in Iowa overall, where 2.5% of the population is Asian. Fort Dodge ranks 138th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fort Dodge's Asian population has grown by an estimated 52.4%. Asian residents' share of Fort Dodge's population has increased from 1.0% to 1.5%.

Fort Dodge is more Asian than neighboring Coalville (0% Asian), Otho (0% Asian), Moorland (0% Asian), and Vincent (0% Asian). Fort Dodge is less Asian than neighboring Badger (2.1% Asian).

Fort Dodge's Hispanic Population

2,214 residents of Fort Dodge, or 8.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Fort Dodge is comparable to the share in Iowa overall, where 7.3% of the population is Hispanic. Fort Dodge ranks 142nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fort Dodge's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 30.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Fort Dodge's population has increased from 6.8% to 8.9%.

Fort Dodge is more Hispanic than neighboring Otho (6.8% Hispanic), Badger (5.3% Hispanic), Moorland (3% Hispanic), and Vincent (1.9% Hispanic). Fort Dodge is less Hispanic than neighboring Coalville (12.3% Hispanic).

Fort Dodge's Native American/Other Population

112 residents of Fort Dodge, or 0.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Fort Dodge is comparable to the share in Iowa overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Fort Dodge ranks 257th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fort Dodge's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 29.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Fort Dodge's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Fort Dodge is more Native American/Other than neighboring Coalville (0% Native American/Other), Otho (0% Native American/Other), Badger (0.2% Native American/Other), Moorland (0% Native American/Other), and Vincent (0% Native American/Other).

Fort Dodge's Multiracial Population

1,212 residents of Fort Dodge, or 4.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Fort Dodge is comparable to the share in Iowa overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Fort Dodge ranks 215th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fort Dodge's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 22.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Fort Dodge's population has increased from 4.0% to 4.9%.

Fort Dodge is more Multiracial than neighboring Coalville (2.2% Multiracial), Otho (4.7% Multiracial), Badger (2.5% Multiracial), Moorland (2.4% Multiracial), and Vincent (2.5% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.