Dodge City is a city located in Ford County Kansas. Dodge City has a 2024 population of 27,440. It is also the county seat of Ford County. Dodge City is currently declining at a rate of -0.27% annually and its population has decreased by -1.06% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 27,735 in 2020.
The average household income in Dodge City is $80,411 with a poverty rate of 12.76%. The median age in Dodge City is 30.3 years: 29.1 years for males, and 31.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Dodge City was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17,182 | 61.98% |
| Two or more races | 4,877 | 17.59% |
| Other race | 4,156 | 14.99% |
| Black or African American | 728 | 2.63% |
| Asian | 462 | 1.67% |
| Native American | 242 | 0.87% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 74 | 0.27% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 9,050 | 3 | 59.6 | 40.4 |
| Married | 4,165 | 3.73 | 68.9 | 31.1 |
| Non Family | 2,756 | 1.32 | 51 | 49 |
| Female | 1,708 | 3.85 | 48.9 | 51.1 |
| Male | 421 | 3.26 | 66.7 | 33.3 |
3.54
Average Family Size
3
Average Household Size
59.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,655 | 10.32% |
| Associates Degree | 1,554 | 9.69% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,974 | 12.31% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,032 | 6.44% |
| High School Graduate | 4,268 | 26.62% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,356 | 14.7% |
| Some College | 3,192 | 19.91% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 8,983 | 5,529 | 599 |
| White | 5,903 | 5,647 | 2,194 |
| 2+ Races | 2,192 | 1,502 | 226 |
| Other Race | 2,151 | 1,340 | 265 |
| Black | 483 | 308 | 60 |
| Asian | 359 | 290 | 85 |
| Native American | 88 | 88 | 18 |
| Islander | 74 | 42 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 37.17%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $51,817 | $60,876 | $46,537 |
| Graduate Degree | $82,308 | $132,772 | $56,654 |
| High School Graduate | $36,570 | $42,427 | $27,844 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $37,389 | $41,763 | $31,298 |
| Overall | $42,300 | $48,446 | $36,594 |
| Some College | $45,273 | $52,222 | $32,398 |
$42,300
Average Earnings
$48,446
Average Male
$36,594
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
44.45% of Dodge City residents speak only English, while 55.55% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 52.53% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 17,807 | 2,793 | 15.68% |
| Multiple | 4,818 | 1,022 | 21.21% |
| White | 7,624 | 557 | 7.31% |
| Other | 4,133 | 515 | 12.46% |
| Black | 640 | 101 | 15.78% |
| Native | 242 | 79 | 32.64% |
| Asian | 372 | 11 | 2.96% |
12.76%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.55%
Male Poverty Rate
15%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Dodge City is Native, with 32.64% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Dodge City is Asian, with 2.96% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.57%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.76%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.05%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 12.55% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 10.77% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.97% |
| Some College | 7.05% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 40.19% |
| Female Unemployed | 19.28% |
| Female Employed | 8.88% |
| Male Employed | 5.89% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $76,952 | $89,732 |
| Households | $66,932 | $80,411 |
| Married Families | $85,301 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $41,775 | $52,069 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.5%
Male Marriage Rate
45.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
374
Number of Veterans
323
Male Veterans
51
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 117 |
| Second Gulf War | 83 |
| Korea | 74 |
| First Gulf War | 29 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 151 |
| 65 to 74 | 87 |
| 55 to 64 | 48 |
| 35 to 54 | 46 |
| 18 to 34 | 42 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 333 | 2.72% |
| Hispanic | 82 | 0.72% |
| Other Race | 21 | 0.71% |
| 2+ Races | 20 | 0.7% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.92%
Veteran Poverty Rate
34.26%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
71.4%
Labor Force Participation
68.8%
Employment Rate
3.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
53.96%
Born in Dodge City
73.94%
Native Born
26.06%
Foreign Born
17.58%
Non Citizen
8.48%
Naturalized
73.94% of Dodge City residents were born in the United States, with 53.96% having been born in Kansas. 17.58% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 27,071 | -74 | -0.27% |
| 2028 | 27,145 | -74 | -0.27% |
| 2027 | 27,219 | -73 | -0.27% |
| 2026 | 27,292 | -74 | -0.27% |
| 2025 | 27,366 | -74 | -0.27% |
| 2024 | 27,440 | -74 | -0.27% |
| 2023 | 27,514 | 33 | 0.12% |
| 2022 | 27,481 | -218 | -0.79% |
| 2021 | 27,699 | -36 | -0.13% |
| 2020 | 27,735 | 851 | 3.17% |
| 2019 | 26,884 | -230 | -0.85% |
| 2018 | 27,114 | -358 | -1.3% |
| 2017 | 27,472 | -300 | -1.08% |
| 2016 | 27,772 | -147 | -0.53% |
| 2015 | 27,919 | -250 | -0.89% |
| 2014 | 28,169 | 25 | 0.09% |
| 2013 | 28,144 | 172 | 0.61% |
| 2012 | 27,972 | 248 | 0.89% |
| 2011 | 27,724 | 271 | 0.99% |
| 2010 | 27,453 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 25,176 | 4,047 | 19.15% |
| 1990 | 21,129 | 3,128 | 17.38% |
| 1980 | 18,001 | 3,874 | 27.42% |
| 1970 | 14,127 | 607 | 4.49% |
| 1960 | 13,520 | 2,258 | 20.05% |
| 1950 | 11,262 | 2,775 | 32.7% |
| 1940 | 8,487 | -1,572 | -15.63% |
| 1930 | 10,059 | 4,998 | 98.76% |
| 1920 | 5,061 | 1,847 | 57.47% |
| 1910 | 3,214 | 1,314 | 69.16% |
| 1900 | 1,900 | -25,171 | -92.98% |