Dodge County, Wisconsin Demographics 2026

Name: Dodge County, Wisconsin Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Dodge County, Wisconsin has a population of 88,742, the 19th most populous county in Wisconsin. The median household income is $75,929 and the median home value is $231,900. The poverty rate is 8.5%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Dodge County Quick Facts

Population 88,742

Median Household Income $75,929

Median Home Value $231,900

Poverty Rate 8.5%

Unemployment Rate 3.8%

Median Age 43.0 years

Homeownership Rate 71.3%

Affordability Ratio 3.1x

Bachelor's Degree+ 20.3%

High School Graduation 92.7%

Cities/Places 22

Population 88,742 19th of 72

Median Income $75,929 2% lower than state

Poverty Rate 8.5%

Unemployment 3.8%

How Dodge County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	88,818	88,742	-0.1%
Median household income	$73,992	$75,929	+2.6%
Median home value	$218,400	$231,900	+6.2%

Median Household Income

Dodge

$75,929

$77,485

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Dodge

$231,900

$266,500

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 11.4%

$25K-$50K 19.1%

$50K-$100K 34.0%

$100K+ 35.5%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

3.2%

$10K-$15K

2.6%

$15K-$20K

3.1%

$20K-$25K

2.4%

$25K-$30K

2.9%

$30K-$35K

4.4%

$35K-$40K

3.8%

$40K-$45K

3.9%

$45K-$50K

4.2%

$50K-$60K

7.9%

$60K-$75K

11.1%

$75K-$100K

15.0%

$100K-$125K

14.1%

$125K-$150K

7.8%

$150K-$200K

8.1%

$200K+

5.6%

Employment

3.8% Unemployment Rate State: 3.3%|National: 5.2%

63.8% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 71.3%

Renter 28.7%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.1x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $988/mo 15.6% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

19.4%

18-34

20.0%

35-54

26.1%

55-74

26.9%

75+

7.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

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

State average: 37 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Dodge County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Watertown	22,774	$70,107	9.9%	$222,100
Beaver Dam	16,565	$66,673	8.9%	$201,900
Columbus	5,488	$75,427	6.9%	$230,600
Mayville	5,228	$66,834	6.6%	$193,000
Horicon	3,814	$53,465	14.1%	$172,500
Lomira	2,675	$70,365	8.9%	$235,400
Juneau	2,625	$77,708	13.2%	$186,700
Fox Lake	1,780	$75,000	10.4%	$174,900
Randolph	1,642	$58,571	6.9%	$176,800
Theresa	1,378	$71,528	10.2%	$172,800
Kekoskee	1,067	$96,944	5.7%	$305,100
Hustisford	1,008	$72,083	5.5%	$217,500
Ashippun	919	$102,188	9.1%	$349,300
Iron Ridge	909	$76,944	3.3%	$217,800
Reeseville	895	$71,932	2.2%	$167,000
Brownsville	595	$94,063	4.5%	$260,400
Neosho	536	$90,183	9.5%	$241,900
Clyman	354	$71,250	12.8%	$178,300
Lowell	312	$67,321	8.3%	$182,800
Burnett	270	$86,875	5.6%	$149,700
Rubicon	127	$66,458	4.7%	N/A
Lebanon	85	$47,000	4.7%	$295,300

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Population Overview

Dodge County is located in Wisconsin with a total population of 88,742. It is the 19th most populous county out of 72 in Wisconsin. The county encompasses 22 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Dodge County is 43.0 years. This is 7% higher than the state median of 40.2 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Dodge County is $75,929. This is 2% lower than the state median of $77,485. It is also 6% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 8.5%. This is 19% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.5%. The unemployment rate is 3.8%. This is 16% higher than the state rate of 3.3%. The median home value is $231,900. Housing costs are 13% lower than the state median of $266,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.1x. 71.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 5% higher than the state average of 67.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

Dodge County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 87.3% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 6.7%. The Black or African American population (2.5%) is well below the state average of 5.9%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 2.9%.

Education

20.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 39% lower than the state rate of 33.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Dodge County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Wisconsin and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Dodge County, Wisconsin?

Dodge County has a population of 88,742, 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 $75,929 with a poverty rate of 8.5%.

How many cities are in Dodge County, Wisconsin?

Dodge County contains 22 Census-designated places.