Dodge County, MN Population Statistics: Density Map Data
Analyze local population trends, population density map, housing costs, and the local economy.
Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Dodge County | Minnesota Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 21,100 | 5,674,785 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 48.0 | 65.3 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.41% | 0.66% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 36.7 | 36.9 | 37.1 |
| Households | 8,018 | 2,271,841 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Dodge County grew by 7.4% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 20,961 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Dodge County has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Dodge County | Minnesota Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $93,189 | $88,383 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.43% | 4.81% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.0% | 3.9% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Dodge County is about 5% higher than in Minnesota.
Housing
| Metric | Dodge County | Minnesota Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $351,162 | $243,729 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,007 | $1,234 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 87.7% | 72.4% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Dodge County is about 29.1 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,007 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Dodge County spend about 47 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 194 hours, about 8.1 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Dodge County | Minnesota Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 23.3 | 20.6 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 46.7 | 41.2 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 194 | 172 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $6,027 | $5,323 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 11.1% | 15.9% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 5,478 | 7,066 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 589 | 854 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Minnesota:
Cook County (10.7 min), Pennington County (10.9 min), Brown County (10.9 min).
Slowest:
Chisago County (30.7 min), Wright County (30.3 min), Sherburne County (30.2 min).
The average commute time in Dodge County is 23 minutes, longer than the 21 minutes in Minnesota.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Dodge County has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Dodge County | Minnesota Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 27.6% | 35.5% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.60 | 2.44 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
Minnesota:
Hennepin County (0.4), Olmsted County (0.4), Carver County (0.4).
Lowest:
Nobles County (0.2), Mahnomen County (0.2), Watonwan County (0.2).
Health
Dodge County has a health index of A, which means it is very healthy.
| Metric | Dodge County | Minnesota Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 81.7 | 80.8 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 10.6% | 13.0% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 18.0% | 18.5% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Minnesota:
Carver County (0.8), Washington County (0.8), Stevens County (0.8).
Lowest:
Mahnomen County (0.8), Clearwater County (0.8), Beltrami County (0.8).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Dodge County, Minnesota.
What is the population of Dodge County, Minnesota?
The population of Dodge County, Minnesota is 21,100, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Dodge County, Minnesota?
The population density of Dodge County, Minnesota is 48.0 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Dodge County, Minnesota?
The median household income in Dodge County, Minnesota is $93,189, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Dodge County, Minnesota?
The median home price in Dodge County, Minnesota is $351,162, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Dodge County, Minnesota?
The unemployment rate in Dodge County, Minnesota is 3.0%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.