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Dodge County, Minnesota
Dodge County, Minnesota. Dodge County had 21,376 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.4% since 2020, in line with Minnesota (+2.2%). It holds 19 places (7 cities, villages and boroughs and 12 towns and townships) and 5 census tracts. GEOID 27039.
Dodge County is one of the 4 counties of the Rochester, MN metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
21,376
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 20,867 · ACS 2020-2024: 21,045
Median household income
$95,739
±$3,210 (90% margin)
Minnesota: $89,062
Median home value
$287,700
±$9,062 (90% margin)
Minnesota: $329,300
Median gross rent
$1,020
±$122 (90% margin)
Minnesota: $1,280
How many people live in Dodge County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 20,867 residents in Dodge County. The Census Bureau estimates 21,376 for July 1, 2025, up 2.4% since 2020, in line with Minnesota (+2.2%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 21,045 over 439 square miles of land.
| Measure | Dodge County | Minnesota | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 21,045 | 5,739,445 | +376 |
| Households | 8,083±127 | 2,307,955 | +327 |
| Average household size | 2.58±0.04 | 2.43 | −0.07 |
| Housing units | 8,484±37 | 2,545,030 | +243 |
Dodge County's population since 2000
From 17,731 in 2000 to 21,376 in 2025: up 20.6%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Dodge County?
Dodge County holds 19 places: 7 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 12 towns and townships (county subdivisions with their own government). The largest is Kasson with 7,350 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Kasson | 6,851 | $93,333 |
|---|---|---|
| Dodge Center | 2,844 | $93,884 |
| Mantorville Township | 1,874 | $122,436 |
| Hayfield | 1,364 | $69,313 |
| Mantorville | 1,111 | $110,000 |
| West Concord | 861 | $70,536 |
| Wasioja Township | 850 | $107,833 |
| Milton Township | 743 | $115,625 |
| Vernon Township | 665 | $101,111 |
| Canisteo Township | 602 | $110,833 |
| Concord Township | 561 | $85,625 |
| Claremont | 513 | $56,625 |
| Hayfield Township | 483 | $110,833 |
| Westfield Township | 424 | $117,500 |
| Claremont Township | 423 | $98,750 |
| Ashland Township | 308 | $123,063 |
| Ellington Township | 211 | $102,708 |
| Ripley Township, Dodge County | 179 | $82,188 |
| Blooming Prairie | 1,974 | $63,656 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Dodge County?
The median resident of Dodge County is 38.7 years old; 25.1% are under 18 and 15.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 89.4%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 5.4%. 2.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Dodge County | Minnesota | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.7±0.5 | 38.8 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 25.1% | 22.9% | – |
| 65 years and over | 15.9%±0.1 pts | 17.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 5.4% | 6.4% | +0.4 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 89.4%±0.5 pts | 75.9% | −2.8 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.1%±0.3 pts | 6.9% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.1 pts | 5.1% | −0.4 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.0%±0.4 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.3 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.9%±0.6 pts | 8.7% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 6.1%±0.9 pts | 12.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.2%±0.8 pts | 5.9% | – |
| With a disability | 11.2%±1.3 pts | 11.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.5%±1.1 pts | 4.7% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 95.4%±0.8 pts | 93.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 30.2%±2.5 pts | 39.4% | +4.5 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 8.8%±1.3 pts | 13.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.8%±0.3 pts | 1.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Dodge County earn?
Half of Dodge County's 8,083 households earn less than $95,739 a year (±$3,210), against $89,062 in Minnesota. In 2015-2019 it was $91,779 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Dodge County | Minnesota | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $95,739±$3,210 | $89,062 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $111,773±$4,127 | $118,304 | – |
| Per capita income | $43,583±$1,515 | $48,237 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 7.0%±1.5 pts | 9.3% | +1.9 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 8.8%±2.6 pts | 10.3% | +3.8 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 6.1%±1.4 pts | 7.9% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 90.7%±1.6 pts | 91.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Dodge County?
Owners occupy 86.6% of Dodge County's occupied homes and renters 13.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $287,700 by its owner (±$9,062). The median renter pays $1,020 a month including utilities, and 34.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Dodge County | Minnesota | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $287,700±$9,062 | $329,300 | +$61,375 |
| Median gross rent | $1,020±$122 | $1,280 | +$216 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 34.3%±8.7 pts | 38.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,871±$66 | $1,947 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 86.6%±2.1 pts | 72.2% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 8,484±37 | 2,545,030 | +243 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.3%±1.9 pts | 5.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 83.8%±2.2 pts | 66.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 5.1%±1.7 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.3%±0.9 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 21.4%±1.8 pts | 15.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Dodge County building?
Builders took permits for 83 new housing units across Dodge County in 2025 (50 single-family), 3.9 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Dodge County get to work?
74.7% of Dodge County's workers drive alone and 12.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 25.9 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.3%.
| Measure | Dodge County | Minnesota | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 70.5%±1.7 pts | 68.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.3%±0.8 pts | 4.1% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 74.7%±2.5 pts | 68.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.7%±1.2 pts | 7.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.7%±0.6 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Walked | 1.9%±0.5 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 12.9%±2.0 pts | 17.6% | +6.6 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 25.9 min±1.5 | 22.7 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Dodge County's census tracts?
Dodge County is divided into 5 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $79,850 (Tract 9503) to $122,639 (Tract 9501).
| Tract 950127039950100 | 4,280±230 | $122,639 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 950227039950200 | 4,195±164 | $99,719 |
| Tract 950327039950300 | 2,233±156 | $79,850 |
| Tract 950427039950400 | 3,555±221 | $90,833 |
| Tract 950527039950500 | 6,782±192 | $90,175 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Dodge County compare with Minnesota's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 48th of 87 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 24th of 87 |
| Residents per square mile | 28th of 87 |
| Median household income | 10th of 87 |
| Median home value | 20th of 87 |
| Median gross rent | 19th of 87 |
| Poverty rate | 76th of 87 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20th of 87 |
| Median age | 68th of 87 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Dodge County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.