Dodge Center is a city located in Dodge County Minnesota. Dodge Center has a 2024 population of 2,954. Dodge Center is currently growing at a rate of 0.89% annually and its population has increased by 3.65% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,850 in 2020.
The average household income in Dodge Center is $96,981 with a poverty rate of 6.36%. The median age in Dodge Center is 36.6 years: 31.8 years for males, and 38.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Dodge Center was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,392 | 84.49% |
| Other race | 307 | 10.84% |
| Asian | 48 | 1.7% |
| Two or more races | 46 | 1.62% |
| Native American | 38 | 1.34% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Asian
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,077 | 2.58 | 80.7 | 19.3 |
| Married | 511 | 3.12 | 96.5 | 3.5 |
| Non Family | 367 | 1.26 | 68.4 | 31.6 |
| Male | 105 | 4.37 | 75.2 | 24.8 |
| Female | 94 | 2.8 | 48.9 | 51.1 |
3.03
Average Family Size
2.58
Average Household Size
80.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 129 | 6.92% |
| Associates Degree | 283 | 15.18% |
| Bachelors Degree | 277 | 14.86% |
| Graduate Degree | 105 | 5.63% |
| High School Graduate | 699 | 37.5% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 20 | 1.07% |
| Some College | 351 | 18.83% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,590 | 1,522 | 368 |
| Hispanic | 207 | 126 | 0 |
| Other Race | 144 | 77 | 0 |
| Asian | 48 | 48 | 0 |
| Native American | 23 | 23 | 9 |
| 2+ Races | 17 | 17 | 5 |
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 native american people with a rate of 39.13%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $60,278 | $90,938 | $53,125 |
| Graduate Degree | $52,500 | $0 | $58,214 |
| High School Graduate | $45,000 | $54,539 | $32,981 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $35,536 | $42,411 | $18,958 |
| Overall | $50,839 | $55,219 | $39,432 |
| Some College | $52,292 | $56,667 | $45,000 |
$50,839
Average Earnings
$55,219
Average Male
$39,432
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
81.63% of Dodge Center residents speak only English, while 18.37% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 15.65% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,219 | 112 | 5.05% |
| Hispanic | 442 | 54 | 12.22% |
| Other | 307 | 42 | 13.68% |
| Native | 38 | 9 | 23.68% |
6.36%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.48%
Male Poverty Rate
7.3%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Dodge Center is Native, with 23.68% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Dodge Center is White, with 5.05% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.56%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.33%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 7.19%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 7.38% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.08% |
| High School | 3.45% |
| Some College | 1.61% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Unemployed | 15.69% |
| Female Employed | 3.47% |
| Male Employed | 2.25% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $100,625 | $109,746 |
| Households | $76,058 | $96,981 |
| Married Families | $113,839 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $49,777 | $63,004 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.3%
Male Marriage Rate
49.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
131
Number of Veterans
127
Male Veterans
4
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 29 |
| Vietnam | 27 |
| First Gulf War | 21 |
| Korea | 12 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 59 |
| 65 to 74 | 19 |
| 35 to 54 | 18 |
| 55 to 64 | 18 |
| 18 to 34 | 17 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 131 | 7.25% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
21.9%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
76.9%
Labor Force Participation
73.9%
Employment Rate
3.9%
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
74.04%
Born in Dodge Center
92.69%
Native Born
7.31%
Foreign Born
3.14%
Non Citizen
4.17%
Naturalized
92.69% of Dodge Center residents were born in the United States, with 74.04% having been born in Minnesota. 3.14% 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 | 3,084 | 26 | 0.85% |
| 2028 | 3,058 | 26 | 0.86% |
| 2027 | 3,032 | 26 | 0.86% |
| 2026 | 3,006 | 26 | 0.87% |
| 2025 | 2,980 | 26 | 0.88% |
| 2024 | 2,954 | 26 | 0.89% |
| 2023 | 2,928 | 95 | 3.35% |
| 2022 | 2,833 | -8 | -0.28% |
| 2021 | 2,841 | -9 | -0.32% |
| 2020 | 2,850 | 71 | 2.55% |
| 2019 | 2,779 | 45 | 1.65% |
| 2018 | 2,734 | 10 | 0.37% |
| 2017 | 2,724 | 9 | 0.33% |
| 2016 | 2,715 | 4 | 0.15% |
| 2015 | 2,711 | 3 | 0.11% |
| 2014 | 2,708 | 5 | 0.18% |
| 2013 | 2,703 | 6 | 0.22% |
| 2012 | 2,697 | 11 | 0.41% |
| 2011 | 2,686 | -9 | -0.33% |
| 2010 | 2,695 | 0 | 0% |