Dodge, Wisconsin Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 207, Dodge's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Dodge is a small community located in Wisconsin, within Trempealeau County. The total population is 207. It ranks as the 686th most populous out of 808 Census-designated places in Wisconsin.

Age Demographics

The median age in Dodge is 79.5 years. This is 98% higher than the state median of 40.2 years. Only 10.1% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 50.7% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Dodge is $53,190. This is 31% lower than the state median of $77,485. It is also 34% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 19.3%. This is 83% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.5%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Dodge, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $183,500. Housing costs are 31% lower than the state median of $266,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.4x. 87.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 29% higher than the state average of 67.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

Dodge has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 88.4% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 11.6%.

Education

4.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 86% 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 46.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Dodge, Wisconsin is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Wisconsin state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 808 Census-designated places in Wisconsin. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.