Dodge County, Wisconsin Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Dodge County, WI Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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B
Health Around average
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C
Income Below average
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D
Education Well below averageLess educated than 83% of counties in Wisconsin
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Dodge County | Wisconsin Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 88,711 | 5,910,864 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 97.8 | 90.2 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.03% | 0.34% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 40.5 | 40.4 | 37.3 |
| Households | 35,895 | 2,477,189 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Dodge County grew by 1.2% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 88,711 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Dodge County is Gen X, aged 45–60, at 23.3% of residents. That is 2.6 points above Wisconsin as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 16,866 19.0% -2.3 pts
- Millennials 29–44 18,680 21.1% +0.3 pts
- Gen X 45–60 20,678 23.3% +2.6 pts
- Boomers 61–79 16,150 18.2% +0.4 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Wisconsin, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 47.6% of the people living in Dodge County and men 52.4%.
- Women 47.6% Wisconsin 50.0%
- Men 52.4% Wisconsin 50.0%
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Economy
Dodge County has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Dodge County | Wisconsin Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $75,822 | $77,698 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.25% | 4.41% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.8% | 3.2% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Dodge County is about 2% lower than in Wisconsin.
Housing
| Metric | Dodge County | Wisconsin Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $216,125 | $170,479 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $987 | $1,087 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 71.3% | 67.8% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Dodge County is about 18.2 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $987 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Dodge County spend about 42 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 174 hours, about 7.3 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Dodge County | Wisconsin Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 20.9 | 18.8 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 41.8 | 37.5 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 174 | 156 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,396 | $4,846 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 8.6% | 13.1% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 6,128 | 6,703 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 823 | 811 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Wisconsin:
Ashland County (12.8 min), Door County (13.6 min), Eau Claire County (15.3 min).
Slowest:
Oconto County (26.4 min), St. Croix County (25.3 min), Waushara County (23.9 min).
The average commute time in Dodge County is 21 minutes, longer than the 19 minutes in Wisconsin.
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 | Wisconsin Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.5% | 29.7% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.34 | 2.33 | 2.53 |
Highest education index among counties in
Wisconsin:
Dane County (0.4), Ozaukee County (0.4), Waukesha County (0.4).
Lowest:
Clark County (0.2), Adams County (0.2), Juneau County (0.2).
Health
Dodge County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Dodge County | Wisconsin Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 78.9 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 12.6% | 13.2% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 18.4% | 18.5% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Wisconsin:
Dane County (0.8), Waukesha County (0.8), Ozaukee County (0.8).
Lowest:
Menominee County (0.8), Clark County (0.8), Forest County (0.8).
Dodge County, WI Compared With Nearby Counties
Dodge County, WI is the 4th largest of the 5 counties compared here, 88,711 residents against a local median of 121,008. Dodge County, WI's median household income, at $75,822, runs 16% below the $90,282 typical of the counties around it. That is the weaker end of the local range on this measure.
The counties themselves spread $32,289 on median household income, so Dodge County, WI sits at one end of an already wide local range rather than apart from it. Dodge County, WI has the 4th highest median household income of the 5 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodge County, WI | 88,711 | $75,822 #4/5 | $216,125 #3/5 | 20.9 min #2/5 |
| Jefferson County, WI | 86,001 | $84,347 | $110,356 | 21.7 min |
| Fond du Lac County, WI | 104,137 | $74,317 | $101,172 | 17.2 min |
| Washington County, WI | 137,879 | $96,218 | $394,237 | 23.5 min |
| Waukesha County, WI | 411,699 | $106,607 | $365,714 | 21.4 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Dodge County, Wisconsin.
What is the population of Dodge County, Wisconsin?
About 88,711 people live in Dodge County, Wisconsin, in 35,895 households of 2.3 people on average. The median age is 40.5, so residents are older than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 3 years.
How densely populated is Dodge County, Wisconsin?
Averaged over its land area, Dodge County, Wisconsin has 98 people per square mile, a density typical of rural areas. That is close to the U.S. average of 86.
How affordable is housing in Dodge County, Wisconsin?
The median home costs 2.9 times the median household income ($216,125 against $75,822), compared with 3.1 times nationally. That is within the traditional rule of thumb of about 3 times income. Median rent of $987 a month takes about 16% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
Is it hard to find a job in Dodge County, Wisconsin?
Unemployment in Dodge County, Wisconsin is only 3.8%, well below the U.S. rate of 5.2%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
What share of adults in Dodge County, Wisconsin have a college degree?
18.5% of adults in Dodge County, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 5), well below the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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