Population 8,385 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Lodi
Household size in Lodi
| Period | Lodi | Madison area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.50 | 2.43 | 2.45 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.41 | 2.41 | 2.47 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.28 | 2.39 | 2.43 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.28 | 2.30 | 2.40 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.23 | −0.13 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
Lodi is a place of small households, averaging 2.28 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. The Madison area as a whole looks much the same. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.50, a much bigger shift than 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 Lodi
| Period | Lodi | Madison area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.2 | 37.0 | 38.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 45.1 | 37.9 | 39.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.8 | 38.3 | 40.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 48.5 | 38.9 | 41.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +6.3 | +1.9 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
Lodi skews older: half of its residents are older than 48.5, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 42.2 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only 16 of the 200 Wisconsin cities with 5,000+ people are older.
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 Lodi
| Period | Lodi | Madison area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.0% | 8.7% | 10.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.5% | 8.8% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.3% | 8.0% | 10.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.7% | 8.2% | 9.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | −5.3 pts | −0.5 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Lodi: 3.7% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 5.3 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only three of the 200 Wisconsin cities with 5,000+ people have a lower 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 Lodi
Renters in Lodi
| Period | Lodi | Madison area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.9% | 35.1% | 30.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 17.3% | 38.3% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.0% | 38.9% | 33.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 13.6% | 39.7% | 32.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | −3.4 pts | +4.5 pts | +1.6 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 13.6% of households in Lodi rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 29.9% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 3.4 points, even as the national share rose. Only ten of the 200 Wisconsin cities with 5,000+ people have a lower share of renters.
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 Lodi
| Period | Lodi | Madison area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.3% | 8.9% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.7% | 6.3% | 10.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 12.1% | 5.7% | 10.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.0% | 5.5% | 9.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.3 pts | −3.4 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 15.0% of the housing in Lodi, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Of the 200 Wisconsin cities with 5,000+ people, only 15 have a higher vacancy rate.
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 Lodi
| Period | Lodi | Madison area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1980 | 1976 | 1970 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1980 | 1978 | 1971 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1982 | 1979 | 1972 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1988 | 1983 | 1974 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +7 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in Lodi are newer than the national norm: the median home was built in 1988, versus 1980 across the U.S. The median year built has moved up from 1980 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
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 Lodi
| Period | Lodi | Madison area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $871 | $868 | $758 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $877 | $950 | $821 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $886 | $1,072 | $904 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,356 | $1,366 | $1,139 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$485 | +$498 | +$380 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Lodi costs $1,356 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $485 a month from 2006–10, a 56% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 28.9% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the southeast; the most affordable are 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 Lodi
Bachelor's degrees in Lodi
| Period | Lodi | Madison area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.8% | 41.3% | 26.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 31.8% | 43.6% | 28.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 33.0% | 46.9% | 30.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 39.8% | 50.6% | 33.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +11.0 pts | +9.3 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
About four in ten adults 25 and older in Lodi (39.8%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, a bit above the national share of 35.6%. Locally, though, the share is lower than in the wider Madison area (50.6%). Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 11.0 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 Lodi
| Period | Lodi | Madison area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 93.8% | 93.8% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 95.1% | 94.4% | 90.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.5% | 95.2% | 92.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 99.0% | 95.1% | 93.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.2 pts | +1.3 pts | +3.8 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Lodi: 99.0% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 5.2 points, as it has nationally. Of the 200 Wisconsin cities with 5,000+ people, only two have a higher 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 Lodi
| Period | Lodi | Madison area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.9% | 5.0% | 6.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.7% | 5.5% | 7.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.1% | 2.6% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.8% | 2.6% | 3.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.1 pts | −2.4 pts | −3.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Lodi has been low: just 2.8% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has edged down 1.1 points, mirroring the country. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current 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).
Lodi 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lodi | 2.28 | 48.5 | 3.7% | 13.6% | 15.0% | 1988 | $1,356 | 39.8% | 99.0% | 2.8% |
| Okee | 2.35 | 47.9 | 4.1% | 8.2% | 17.5% | 1982 | $1,298 | 35.0% | 98.7% | 0.9% |
| Merrimac | 2.40 | 47.9 | 7.1% | 11.1% | 25.4% | 1982 | $1,069 | 35.9% | 94.8% | 2.2% |
| Dane | 2.68 | 39.7 | 4.3% | 23.2% | 1.5% | 1975 | $1,002 | 28.4% | 96.8% | 1.2% |
| Roxbury | 2.66 | 50.7 | 7.2% | 10.0% | 10.7% | 1980 | $1,185 | 35.9% | 98.5% | 0.6% |
| Lake Wisconsin | 2.51 | 50.2 | 1.5% | 6.4% | 12.2% | 1995 | $1,384 | 52.4% | 99.4% | 1.5% |
| Poynette | 2.35 | 44.8 | 8.6% | 18.1% | 9.0% | 1982 | $986 | 27.8% | 96.8% | 0.6% |
| Arlington | 2.60 | 39.6 | 12.8% | 12.4% | 7.5% | 1973 | $1,265 | 27.3% | 98.2% | 2.2% |
| Norway Grove | 2.85 | 39.3 | 3.1% | 8.0% | 1.7% | 1985 | $1,200 | 46.5% | 97.4% | 2.2% |
| Springfield Corners | 2.62 | 48.2 | 3.7% | 10.6% | 3.0% | 1978 | $1,358 | 36.7% | 93.3% | 1.3% |
| Prairie Du Sac | 2.35 | 41.0 | 4.2% | 29.3% | 6.0% | 1984 | $1,238 | 39.9% | 95.5% | 0.9% |
All figures 2020–24.
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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 Lodi. 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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