Fort Dodge
City in Webster County, Iowa
Fort Dodge is a city in Webster County, Iowa, with 24,871 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,155 ft (352 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Coalville, 5.7 miles SE.
- 24,871residents (2020 Census)
- 1,155 ftelevation · 352 m
- 16.0 sq miland area · 41.5 km²
- 1,554 / sq mipopulation density
- 50501ZIP code
About Fort Dodge
Fort Dodge is a city in and the county seat of Webster County, Iowa, United States, along the Des Moines River. The population was 24,871 in the 2020 census, a decrease from 25,136 in 2000. Fort Dodge is a major commercial center for North Central and Northwest Iowa. It is located on U.S. Routes 20 and 169.
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Living in Fort Dodge
- Median household income
- $60,649
- Median home value
- $144,100
- Median rent
- $785/mo
- Median age
- 37.6
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Fort Dodge had 24,871 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 24,871 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,554 per sq mi (600 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Fort Dodge at a glance
| State | Iowa (IA) |
|---|---|
| County | Webster County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 24,871 (2020) |
| Land area | 16.01 sq mi (41.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.26 sq mi (0.69 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,155 ft (352 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.5099° N, 94.1757° W |
| ZIP code | 50501 |
| Official website | fortdodge.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1928515 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Fort Dodge
- Coalville5.7 mi SE
- Otho6.2 mi S
- Badger7.4 mi N
- Moorland7.7 mi SW
- Duncombe9.5 mi E
- Barnum9.7 mi W
- Vincent9.8 mi NE
- Clare10.1 mi NW
- Callender11.9 mi SW
- Lehigh12.2 mi SE
- Thor13.9 mi NE
- Knierim14.8 mi W
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Frequently asked questions about Fort Dodge
What county is Fort Dodge in?
Fort Dodge is in Webster County, Iowa.
What is the population of Fort Dodge, IA?
24,871 people lived in Fort Dodge at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Fort Dodge, IA?
The ZIP code of Fort Dodge is 50501.
What is the elevation of Fort Dodge?
1,155 feet (352 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Fort Dodge?
Coalville (5.7 mi), Otho (6.2 mi), Badger (7.4 mi), Moorland (7.7 mi), Duncombe (9.5 mi).
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