Census ACS · #756 μSA
Fort Dodge Metro Area
The Fort Dodge, Ia Micropolitan Statistical Area has 36,848 residents. The median household income is $68,054 and the median home value is $138,500.
36,848
Population
51
People / sq mi
$68,054
Median Income
$138,500
Median Home Value
The Fort Dodge CBSA covers 716 sq mi of land at 51.5 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 86.9% |
| Black or African American | 3.2% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.3% |
Economy & Income
$68,054
Median Household Income
$35,172
Per Capita Income
6.3%
Poverty Rate
2.3%
Unemployment
Housing
$138,500
Median Home Value
$762
Median Rent
70.1%
Homeownership
Education
92.3%
High School+
20.5%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.2%
Drive Alone
4.0%
Work From Home
19.3 min
Avg Commute
19.4%
Foreign Born
Fort Dodge spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Fort Dodge, Ia Micropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 36,848 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #756 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Fort Dodge metro area is $68,054, with a per capita income of $35,172.
The Fort Dodge, Ia CBSA spans the state of Iowa.
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Data for the Fort Dodge, Ia CBSA (22700) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.