Census ACS · #805 μSA
Fort Madison Metro Area
The Fort Madison, Ia Micropolitan Statistical Area has 33,175 residents. The median household income is $59,803 and the median home value is $123,600.
33,175
Population
64
People / sq mi
$59,803
Median Income
$123,600
Median Home Value
The Fort Madison CBSA covers 518 sq mi of land at 64.1 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 91.6% |
| Black or African American | 2.8% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.9% |
Economy & Income
$59,803
Median Household Income
$32,537
Per Capita Income
8.4%
Poverty Rate
2.3%
Unemployment
Housing
$123,600
Median Home Value
$814
Median Rent
75.5%
Homeownership
Education
94.2%
High School+
21.0%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.2%
Drive Alone
5.6%
Work From Home
19.6 min
Avg Commute
26.4%
Foreign Born
Fort Madison spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Fort Madison, Ia Micropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 33,175 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #805 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Fort Madison metro area is $59,803, with a per capita income of $32,537.
The Fort Madison, Ia CBSA spans the state of Iowa.
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Data for the Fort Madison, Ia CBSA (22800) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
In Fort Madison, home values do the distinguishing — a median of $123,600. With 33,175 residents, Fort Madison is a metro area in IA.
The typical household here earns about $59,803, below the US median of $78,538. About 8.4% of residents live below the federal poverty level, below the national 12.4%. Homes are comparatively cheap — a median value of $123,600, with typical rent around $814.
Degree attainment is mid-range for US metro areas: 21.0% of adults hold a four-year degree, below the national 35.0%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.