Population 28,791 · Census ACS 2020–24
Choose a measure to map it.Tap a measure to map it. Swipe the row for more. Arrows show the change since 2006–10.
Median age by neighborhoodHistory and comparison ↓︎
Younger residents
Older residents
Colorblind friendly
off
More maps of Dodge City: Best Neighborhoods · Walk Grade · Household income · Home prices · Race · Politics · Traffic noise · Internet
Population and households in Dodge City
Household size in Dodge City
| Period | Dodge City | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.00 | 2.54 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.11 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.03 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.93 | 2.53 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.07 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Dodge City are large by national standards, averaging 2.93 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Household size has edged down from 3.00 in 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Dodge City
| Period | Dodge City | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.1 | 37.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 31.7 | 37.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 32.5 | 38.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 32.9 | 38.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.9 | +1.4 | +2.3 |
Dodge City is young: half of its residents are under 32.9, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young families with children. Since 2006–10, the median age has crept up from 32.1, as it has nationally. Only five of the 71 Kansas cities with 5,000+ people are younger.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Dodge City
| Period | Dodge City | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.3% | 10.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 16.0% | 10.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 14.4% | 10.4% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 20.6% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| Change | +7.3 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in five households in Dodge City (20.6%), well above the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has risen 7.3 points, even as the national share fell. Only one other Kansas city with 5,000+ people has a higher share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Dodge City
Renters in Dodge City
| Period | Dodge City | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.1% | 30.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 37.7% | 32.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 40.6% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 40.4% | 32.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +7.3 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is a bit more common in Dodge City than nationally: 40.4% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. About six in ten owners (59.5%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the southwest; owners are most common in the northeast. The renter share has risen 7.3 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Dodge City
| Period | Dodge City | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.1% | 10.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.2% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.7% | 11.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.9% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.3 pts | −0.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in Dodge City is close to the national rate: 8.9% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. Vacancy is down 1.3 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Dodge City
| Period | Dodge City | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1971 | 1971 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1967 | 1972 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1969 | 1973 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1971 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | −0 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in Dodge City is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1971, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. Newer construction is concentrated in the northeast, while the center has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Dodge City
| Period | Dodge City | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $649 | $769 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $622 | $858 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $824 | $950 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,110 | $1,159 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$460 | +$390 | +$606 |
The median renter in Dodge City pays $1,110 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $460 a month from 2006–10, a 71% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 23.6% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. The priciest rents are in the northwest; the most affordable are in the south.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Dodge City
Bachelor's degrees in Dodge City
| Period | Dodge City | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.1% | 30.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.3% | 31.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 15.8% | 33.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 19.8% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.7 pts | +4.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Dodge City have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 19.8%, against 35.6% nationally. The share with a degree is up 3.7 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only six of the 71 Kansas cities with 5,000+ people have a lower share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Dodge City
| Period | Dodge City | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 65.4% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 65.6% | 90.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 70.4% | 90.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 73.6% | 91.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +8.2 pts | +2.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over a quarter of adults in Dodge City never finished high school, well above the national share: only 73.6% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma is up 8.2 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only two of the 71 Kansas cities with 5,000+ people have a lower share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Dodge City
| Period | Dodge City | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.0% | 6.1% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.0% | 6.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.5% | 4.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.5% | 4.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | +1.4 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Dodge City is close to the national rate: 5.5% of the labor force, against 5.4%. The rate is higher than in Kansas as a whole (4.0%). Unemployment has edged up 1.4 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Dodge City compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodge City | 2.93 | 32.9 | 20.6% | 40.4% | 8.9% | 1971 | $1,110 | 19.8% | 73.6% | 5.5% |
| South Dodge | 2.94 | 33.0 | 12.8% | 33.7% | 10.0% | 1978 | $1,162 | 19.8% | 73.8% | 3.7% |
| Wilroads Gardens | 3.19 | 31.2 | 23.0% | 18.6% | 4.5% | 1977 | $839 | 5.8% | 70.4% | 4.4% |
| Fort Dodge | 3.02 | 30.6 | 30.1% | 31.4% | 5.8% | 1981 | $870 | 11.2% | 73.0% | 3.6% |
| Wright | 2.47 | 46.2 | 11.0% | 18.4% | 9.7% | 1967 | $925 | 24.5% | 84.6% | 0.0% |
| Ensign | 2.82 | 31.6 | 5.4% | 19.0% | 9.5% | 1971 | $746 | 19.9% | 73.4% | 2.5% |
| Spearville | 2.18 | 48.6 | 4.0% | 16.6% | 4.8% | 1967 | $732 | 28.8% | 96.3% | 0.0% |
| Ford | 2.21 | 38.6 | 10.0% | 22.9% | 12.7% | 1958 | $691 | 29.8% | 93.1% | 5.4% |
| Cimarron | 2.68 | 35.9 | 7.9% | 29.5% | 8.1% | 1975 | $841 | 31.7% | 90.3% | 2.7% |
| Haggard | 3.16 | 27.2 | 3.3% | 18.2% | 8.6% | 1976 | $783 | 14.9% | 64.6% | 1.0% |
| Windhorst | 2.12 | 54.4 | 11.4% | 12.5% | 13.2% | 1940 | $725 | 21.4% | 87.3% | 0.0% |
All figures 2020–24.
Cities with similar populations: Parsippany, NJ · Millville, NJ · Mint Hill, NC · Monroeville, PA · Moultrie, GA · Mount Airy, MD · Norco, CA · Nutley, NJ · Okemos, MI · Oxford, OH
About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Dodge City. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
No other site shows detail at this level for free. We are able to keep this site free by receiving a small commission from the referring links on this page. Please share or cite this page if you aren’t able to otherwise support our work.