Fort Dodge, Iowa
Fort Dodge: city in Iowa.
About
Fort Dodge is a city located in the county of Webster in the U.S. state of Iowa. Its population at the 2010 census was 25,206 and a population density of 597 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 23,906 inhabitants.
The city was created 157 years ago in 1868.
Quick Facts about Fort Dodge
| Population | 23,906 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Iowa (United States) |
| County | Webster County |
| Postal code | 50501 |
| Phone Area Codes | 515 |
| Area | 42.24 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 42.4975,-94.1680 |
| Altitude | 1,155 feet / 352 meters |
| Capital city | Fort Dodge is capital of Webster County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1869 (157 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 21:07:25 (11th November 2026) |
| Density | 566 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -5.16% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 57℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Fort Dodge is located at 42°29'51"N 94°10'5"W (42.4974700, -94.1680200).
Fort Dodge map
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Weather
Mostly sunny. High near 57, with temperatures falling to around 53 in the afternoon. North northwest wind 10 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Fort Dodge decreased by 5.16% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 25,206 | - | census |
| 2011 | 25,036 | -0.67% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 24,766 | -1.08% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 24,827 | 0.25% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 24,654 | -0.7% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 24,633 | -0.09% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 24,438 | -0.79% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 24,337 | -0.41% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 24,156 | -0.74% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 23,888 | -1.11% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 23,906 | 0.08% | estimation process |
People born in Fort Dodge (64)
People born in Fort Dodge, including racecar driver Mack Hellings, producer of B movies Samuel Z. Arkoff, basketball player Nate Erdmann, .
More notable people
- Kent Anderson he was born in 01/01/1962
- Holm O. Bursum (United States Senator from New Mexico (1867-1953)) he was born in 10/02/1867
- Jon Porter (American politician) he was born in 16/05/1955
- Mary Kelly (American conceptual artist) she was born in 07/06/1941
- Robert Pierce (American Baptist minister and relief worker (1914-1978)) he was born in 08/10/1914
- Walter Kempley (American author) he was born in 15/09/1926
- Brad Steiger (American author) he was born in 19/02/1936
- M. C. Ricklefs (Australian historian) he was born in 11/07/1943
- Pat Murray (Player of American football) he was born in 31/10/1984
- Thomas Heggen (American writer) he was born in 23/12/1918
- Steven Beckwith Ayres (American politician) he was born in 27/10/1861
- Jeremy Williams (American boxer) he was born in 19/08/1972
- A. W. Ristine (American football player and coach (1878-1935)) he was born in 01/05/1878
- Bill Koll (American sport wrestler) he was born in 12/08/1923
- Bill Tilghman (American career lawman, gunfighter, and politician in Kansas and Oklahoma during the late 19th century) he was born in 04/07/1854
- Corita Kent (Pop artist) she was born in 20/11/1918
- Daryl Beall (American politician) he was born in 11/12/1946
- Ed Bock (Player of American football (1916-2004)) he was born in 01/09/1916
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Fort Dodge, IA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 153782 | La James International College-Ft Dodge | Fort Dodge (IA) | 50501 |
Closest post offices linked to Fort Dodge.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Dodg Post Office | Fort Dodge (IA) | 50501 |
Distance to Other Cities
Fort Dodge distances to largest Iowa cities