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 $83,711 with a poverty rate of 15.87%. The median age in Dodge City is 29.5 years: 28.7 years for males, and 31.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Dodge City was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,929 | 50.37% |
| Two or more races | 6,649 | 24.05% |
| Other race | 5,631 | 20.36% |
| Black or African American | 774 | 2.8% |
| Native American | 318 | 1.15% |
| Asian | 259 | 0.94% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 92 | 0.33% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 9,205 | 2.94 | 59.8 | 40.2 |
| Married | 3,976 | 3.69 | 71.2 | 28.8 |
| Non Family | 2,852 | 1.34 | 50 | 50 |
| Female | 1,867 | 3.64 | 48.8 | 51.2 |
| Male | 510 | 3.45 | 65.7 | 34.3 |
3.49
Average Family Size
2.94
Average Household Size
59.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,597 | 10.11% |
| Associates Degree | 1,337 | 8.46% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,227 | 14.1% |
| Graduate Degree | 888 | 5.62% |
| High School Graduate | 4,547 | 28.78% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,360 | 14.94% |
| Some College | 2,841 | 17.98% |
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 | 9,160 | 5,715 | 595 |
| White | 5,703 | 5,414 | 2,200 |
| 2+ Races | 3,223 | 2,131 | 349 |
| Other Race | 2,882 | 1,601 | 275 |
| Black | 540 | 351 | 183 |
| Asian | 130 | 110 | 40 |
| Native American | 112 | 80 | 14 |
| Islander | 92 | 92 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 38.58%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $61,323 | $75,150 | $49,893 |
| Graduate Degree | $72,632 | $116,354 | $60,068 |
| High School Graduate | $38,202 | $44,746 | $27,995 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $43,919 | $46,256 | $34,199 |
| Overall | $45,889 | $51,325 | $37,760 |
| Some College | $46,117 | $55,938 | $32,024 |
$45,889
Average Earnings
$51,325
Average Male
$37,760
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
45.89% of Dodge City residents speak only English, while 54.11% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 51.1% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 18,013 | 3,286 | 18.24% |
| Multiple | 6,579 | 1,243 | 18.89% |
| Other | 5,601 | 759 | 13.55% |
| White | 7,297 | 618 | 8.47% |
| Black | 685 | 210 | 30.66% |
| Native | 318 | 103 | 32.39% |
| Asian | 131 | 17 | 12.98% |
15.87%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.56%
Male Poverty Rate
19.33%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Dodge City is Native, with 32.39% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Dodge City is White, with 8.47% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.15%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.36%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.94%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 14.61% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 13.76% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 10.97% |
| Some College | 8.21% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 42.55% |
| Female Unemployed | 11.53% |
| Female Employed | 8.52% |
| Male Employed | 7.95% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $80,138 | $90,871 |
| Households | $67,958 | $83,711 |
| Married Families | $92,219 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $50,076 | $59,510 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.6%
Male Marriage Rate
44.4%
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
410
Number of Veterans
378
Male Veterans
32
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 98 |
| Vietnam | 95 |
| Korea | 82 |
| First Gulf War | 53 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 136 |
| 55 to 64 | 105 |
| 65 to 74 | 65 |
| 35 to 54 | 61 |
| 18 to 34 | 43 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 333 | 3.33% |
| Hispanic | 86 | 0.75% |
| Other Race | 39 | 1.01% |
| 2+ Races | 38 | 0.96% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.64%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.03%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
71.9%
Labor Force Participation
68.3%
Employment Rate
5.1%
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
53.46%
Born in Dodge City
75.09%
Native Born
24.91%
Foreign Born
16.48%
Non Citizen
8.43%
Naturalized
75.09% of Dodge City residents were born in the United States, with 53.46% having been born in Kansas. 16.48% 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% |