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Dodge County, Wisconsin Demographics 2026

Dodge County, Wisconsin has a population of 88,818, the 19th most populous county in Wisconsin. The median household income is $73,992 and the median home value is $218,400. The poverty rate is 7.8%.

Dodge County Quick Facts

Population 88,818
Median Household Income $73,992
Median Home Value $218,400
Poverty Rate 7.8%
Unemployment Rate 3.9%
Median Age 42.9 years
Homeownership Rate 71.3%
Affordability Ratio 3.0x
Bachelor's Degree+ 19.9%
High School Graduation 92.5%
Cities/Places 17
Population 88,818 19th of 72
Median Income $73,992 2% lower state
Poverty Rate 7.8%
Unemployment 3.9%

Economy & Housing

Employment

3.9% Unemployment Rate State: 3.3% | National: 5.2%
65.4% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 71.3%
Renter 28.7%
Affordability Index Affordable
3.0x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

22out of 100
Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 36 | National average: 60

Education

Cities & Places in Dodge County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Beaver Dam city16,629$68,7575.5%$189,800
Columbus city5,493$74,9578.0%$225,700
Mayville city5,169$66,4536.9%$184,800
Horicon city3,797$49,55612.8%$162,400
Lomira village2,681$66,4719.4%$207,200
Juneau city2,600$81,2509.8%$175,200
Fox Lake city1,765$78,40911.5%$171,300
Randolph village1,574$60,8137.2%$155,900
Theresa village1,320$70,9599.4%$160,000
Hustisford village1,062$76,9387.9%$198,600
Kekoskee village987$88,5004.6%$290,100
Iron Ridge village931$74,6094.1%$199,600
Reeseville village826$65,9385.8%$157,700
Brownsville village693$100,3414.2%$235,100
Neosho village606$79,3759.6%$238,300
Clyman village379$71,69611.7%$157,700
Lowell village263$73,7509.5%$161,900

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Population Overview

Dodge County is located in Wisconsin with a total population of 88,818. It is the 19th most populous county out of 72 in Wisconsin. The county encompasses 17 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Dodge County is 42.9 years. This is 7% higher than the state median of 40.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Dodge County is $73,992. This is 2% lower than the state median of $75,670. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 6% lower. The poverty rate stands at 7.8%. This is 26% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.6%. The unemployment rate is 3.9%. This is 19% higher than the state rate of 3.3%. The median home value is $218,400. Housing costs are 12% lower than the state median of $247,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.0x. 71.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 5% higher than the state average of 67.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Dodge County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 87.9% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 6.4%. The Black or African American population (2.6%) is well below the state average of 6.0%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 2.9%.

Education

19.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 39% lower than the state rate of 32.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.5%.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Dodge County, Wisconsin?

Dodge County has a population of 88,818, making it the 19th most populous county in Wisconsin.

What is the median income in Dodge County?

The median household income in Dodge County is $73,992 with a poverty rate of 7.8%.

How many cities are in Dodge County, Wisconsin?

Dodge County contains 17 Census-designated places.