Dodge County, Minnesota Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Dodge County is located in Minnesota with a total population of 20,962. It is the 48th most populous county out of 87 in Minnesota. The county encompasses 6 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Dodge County is 38.5 years. This is about average than the state median of 38.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Dodge County is $92,943. This is 6% higher than the state median of $87,556. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 18% higher. The poverty rate stands at 5.5%. This is 41% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.2%. The unemployment rate is 3.0%. This is 22% lower than the state rate of 3.9%. The median home value is $267,500. Housing costs are 12% lower than the state median of $305,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.9x, Dodge County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 87.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 21% higher than the state average of 72.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Dodge County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 90.0% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 5.2%. The Black or African American population (1.0%) is well below the state average of 6.7%. The Asian population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 5.0%.

Education

29.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 23% lower than the state rate of 38.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 95.0%.