Population 88,742 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Dodge County
Household size in Dodge County
| Period | Dodge County | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.40 | 2.45 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.53 | 2.47 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.40 | 2.43 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.39 | 2.40 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.01 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
Households in Dodge County are small: just 2.39 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the east.
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 County
| Period | Dodge County | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.3 | 38.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.0 | 39.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.1 | 40.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 43.6 | 41.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.3 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
Dodge County skews older than the country: its median age is 43.6, against 40.1 nationally. The median age has climbed from 40.3 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. The youngest areas are in the north, the oldest in the south.
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 County
| Period | Dodge County | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.0% | 10.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.6% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.0% | 10.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.4% | 9.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.5 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 8.4% of households in Dodge County, well below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged down 0.5 points, as it has nationally.
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 County
Renters in Dodge County
| Period | Dodge County | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.1% | 30.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 26.5% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 30.3% | 33.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 28.7% | 32.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.6 pts | +1.6 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Dodge County own their homes; 28.7% rent, a little below the national share of 34.8%. Among homeowners, 37.8% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. Renting is most common in the west and least common in the east. The renter share is up 2.6 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 County
| Period | Dodge County | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.2% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.3% | 10.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.9% | 10.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.5% | 9.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.7 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in Dodge County than nationally: 7.5%, against 9.6% for the U.S. Vacancy is down 0.7 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 County
| Period | Dodge County | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1966 | 1970 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1967 | 1971 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1967 | 1972 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1969 | 1974 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in Dodge County is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1969, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. Dodge County has older homes than at least four in five Wisconsin counties.
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 County
| Period | Dodge County | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $720 | $758 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $778 | $821 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $821 | $904 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,009 | $1,139 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$289 | +$380 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Dodge County costs $1,009 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $289 a month from 2006–10, a 40% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 23.9% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Rents run highest in the south and lowest in the center.
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 County
Bachelor's degrees in Dodge County
| Period | Dodge County | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.5% | 26.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.8% | 28.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 17.2% | 30.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 20.3% | 33.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.8 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Dodge County have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 20.3%, against 35.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 4.8 points, as it has nationally.
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 County
| Period | Dodge County | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 86.5% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 87.6% | 90.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 90.8% | 92.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 92.8% | 93.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.3 pts | +3.8 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over nine in ten adults in Dodge County have finished high school (92.8%), above the national rate of 89.3%. Wisconsin as a whole looks much the same. The share with a diploma has risen 6.3 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 County
| Period | Dodge County | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.3% | 6.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.9% | 7.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.1% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.4% | 3.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.9 pts | −3.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Dodge County runs below the national rate: 3.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 2.9 points, as it has nationally. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
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 County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodge County | 2.39 | 43.6 | 8.4% | 28.7% | 7.5% | 1969 | $1,009 | 20.3% | 92.8% | 3.4% |
| Washington County | 2.44 | 44.6 | 7.8% | 21.9% | 4.7% | 1984 | $1,278 | 35.4% | 95.8% | 2.6% |
| Columbia County | 2.36 | 43.6 | 9.5% | 23.3% | 9.8% | 1975 | $1,019 | 25.9% | 94.0% | 3.0% |
| Ozaukee County | 2.43 | 44.5 | 7.1% | 27.1% | 5.2% | 1978 | $1,567 | 51.4% | 97.8% | 2.7% |
| Sauk County | 2.38 | 42.4 | 8.3% | 27.6% | 10.2% | 1979 | $1,013 | 27.2% | 92.6% | 2.2% |
| Richland County | 2.34 | 46.5 | 7.4% | 26.1% | 14.9% | 1969 | $911 | 21.1% | 92.7% | 3.4% |
| Newaygo County | 2.58 | 42.8 | 10.1% | 13.5% | 18.4% | 1978 | $929 | 17.7% | 89.3% | 4.4% |
| Howard County | 2.47 | 40.8 | 11.9% | 22.6% | 12.9% | 1955 | $703 | 18.9% | 92.4% | 2.1% |
| Gratiot County | 2.45 | 40.2 | 11.6% | 21.1% | 8.4% | 1966 | $891 | 20.3% | 92.6% | 4.1% |
| Mitchell County | 2.30 | 41.5 | 6.1% | 20.0% | 7.1% | 1956 | $733 | 24.7% | 93.1% | 1.1% |
| Worth County | 2.30 | 46.0 | 6.6% | 16.8% | 9.7% | 1946 | $796 | 19.0% | 93.6% | 3.8% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Lee County, MS · Payne County, OK · Ozaukee County, WI · Orangeburg County, SC · Northumberland County, PA · Newport County, RI · Muskingum County, OH · Monroe County, FL · Madison County, TN · Lincoln County, NC
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 County. 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.
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