Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Dodge Center, MN Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,880

Median Agei

38.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

88.1%2,537

Hispanic/Latino

8.5%244

Asian

1.6%47

Two or More

1.4%39

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.5%13

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.6%91

High School Diploma

34%669

Some College (<1 yr)

10.2%200

Some College (1+ yr)

15.6%307

Associate's Degree

15.7%308

Bachelor's Degree

10.3%203

Master's Degree

5.8%115

Doctorate

0.5%10

HS or Higher

96.7%

BA or Higher

16.7%

Graduate+

6.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$197,600

Median Renti

$1,012

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

81.4%938

Renter-Occupied

18.6%215

Total Units

1,209

Homeownership

81.4%

Vacancy Rate

4.6%

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$93,884

Mean Household Incomei

$110,940

Per Capita Incomei

$45,997

Poverty Ratei

3.6%

Unemploymenti

2.3%

Labor Forcei

1,775

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

132

Avg. Tenant Renti

$430/mo

Programs in this community

Public Housing38 homes100% occupied$451/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers13 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 837 homes86% occupied$408/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $93,884/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $28K/yr

75.9%

Very low income$28K–$47K/yr

20%

Low income$47K–$75K/yr

4.1%

Who Receives This Housing

79.9% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

11.3% of subsidized households are minority

26.7% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

40.5% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

142(6.2% of civilian adults)