Dodge County, Wisconsin Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 19th-largest in Wisconsin
The population of Dodge County, Wisconsin is 88,818 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 19th-largest county in Wisconsin. The median household income is $73,992, the median home value is $218,400, and the median age is 42.9.
The population of Dodge County has declined 0.1% since 2010 (88,723 → 88,635), a -0.01% annualized rate.
88,818
Population
-0.01%
Annual growth
101
People / sq mi
$73,992
Median Income
$218,400
Median Home Value
Dodge County covers 876 sq mi of land at 101.4 people per square mile.
About Dodge County, WI
Dodge County is distinguished by its share of foreign-born residents, 14.3% of the population. Dodge County is a county in Wisconsin with a population of 88,818. It ranks #19 among counties in Wisconsin by population.
Median household income is $73,992, below the US median of $78,538. Only 5.2% of residents live in poverty, below the national 12.4%. Median home value is $218,400, with typical rent around $963.
Degree attainment is mid-range for US counties: 19.9% of adults hold a four-year degree, below the national 35.0%. About 7.6% of the workforce is home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 24 minutes each way.
Dodge County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Dodge County had a population of 88,723 in 2010 and 88,635 in 2024, a -0.1% growth over 14 years. The peak was 89,344 in 2020. Average annual growth rate: -0.01%.
88,635
Population (2024)
88,723
Population (2010)
89,344
Peak (2020)
-0.01%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 88,723 |
| 2011 | 88,392 |
| 2012 | 88,154 |
| 2013 | 87,953 |
| 2014 | 88,085 |
| 2015 | 87,838 |
| 2016 | 87,365 |
| 2017 | 87,724 |
| 2018 | 87,796 |
| 2019 | 87,626 |
| 2020 | 89,344 |
| 2021 | 88,693 |
| 2022 | 88,539 |
| 2023 | 88,501 |
| 2024 | 88,635 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 90.0% |
| Black or African American | 2.7% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.3% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
42.9
Median Age
47.3%
Female
52.7%
Male
18.5%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 15.9% · Seniors (65+): 18.5%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $73,992$-1,678 vs state |
| Mean household income | $88,987 |
| Per-capita income | $37,295 |
| Poverty rate | 5.2%-1.4% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 2.6% |
| Employment-to-population | 62.8% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Dodge County is manufacturing, accounting for 26.9% of workers.
How residents commute
0.0%
Drive alone
2.9%
Carpool
80.7%
Public transit
7.6%
Work from home
23.5 min
Avg commute
Housing
$218,400$-29,000 vs state
Median home value
$963
Median rent
71.3%
Homeownership rate
38,290
Total housing units
93.3%
Occupied
6.7%
Vacant
28.7%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
96.0%
With health insurance
93.2%
With broadband internet
14.3%
Foreign-born
7.5%
Veterans (18+)
12.0%
With a disability
94.5%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
92.5%
High School+
19.9%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dodge County, Wisconsin has a population of 88,818 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 19th-largest county in Wisconsin. Population density is 101 people per square mile.
The population of Dodge County has declined 0.1% since 2010 (88,723 → 88,635), a -0.01% annualized rate.
The median household income in Dodge County, Wisconsin is $73,992, with mean (average) household income of $88,987 and per-capita income of $37,295. 5.2% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Dodge County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (90.0%), Black or African American (2.7%), Hispanic or Latino (1.3%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Dodge County, Wisconsin is 42.9 years. Residents are 47.3% female and 52.7% male.
The median home value in Dodge County is $218,400 and median monthly rent is $963. 71.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 38,290 total housing units, 6.7% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Dodge County, Wisconsin is manufacturing, employing 26.9% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.6%.
Milwaukee is among the largest cities associated with Dodge County, Wisconsin, with a population of 569,756.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.