Dodge City, KS

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Dodge City Overview

27,721
TOTAL POPULATION
14,087
MALE POPULATION
13,634
FEMALE POPULATION
103.32
MALES / 100 FEMALES
96.78
FEMALES / 100 MALES
30.3
MEDIAN AGE
3.5
AVG FAMILY SIZE
3.0
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$27,441
PER CAPITA INCOME
$76,952
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$66,932
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
28.2%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
71.8¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$8,720
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.40
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
14,392
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
71.4%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
3.6%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Dodge City Zip Codes

Dodge City Area Codes

Race in Dodge City

The most populous races in Dodge City are Hispanic or Latino (18,105 | 65.3%), White / Caucasian (17,182 | 62.0%), and Two or more Races (4,877 | 17.6%).
Race in Dodge City
Race# Population% Population
Asian4621.7%
Black / African American7282.6%
Hawaiian / Pacific740.3%
Hispanic or Latino18,10565.3%
Native / Alaskan2420.9%
White / Caucasian17,18262.0%
Two or more Races4,87717.6%
Some other Race4,15615.0%
Total27,721100.0%

Ancestry in Dodge City

The most populous ancestries reported in Dodge City are Mexican (14,332 | 51.7%), German (3,046 | 11.0%), Central American (2,033 | 7.3%), Guatemalan (1,664 | 6.0%), and Irish (1,114 | 4.0%), together accounting for 80.0% of all Dodge City residents.
Ancestry in Dodge City
Ancestry# Population% Population
African750.3%
American7142.6%
Apache490.2%
Arab2130.8%
Armenian40.0%
Bhutanese290.1%
Blackfeet50.0%
Brazilian350.1%
British280.1%
Burmese1290.5%
Central American2,0337.3%
Central American Indian900.3%
Cherokee860.3%
Choctaw670.2%
Colombian620.2%
Costa Rican100.0%
Cuban2971.1%
Czech1790.6%
Czechoslovakian130.1%
Danish360.1%
Dominican370.1%
Dutch1660.6%
English9473.4%
European820.3%
French1270.5%
French Canadian430.2%
German3,04611.0%
German Russian100.0%
Guatemalan1,6646.0%
Indian (Asian)300.1%
Irish1,1144.0%
Italian1370.5%
Korean670.2%
Lebanese2130.8%
Malaysian110.0%
Mexican14,33251.7%
Mexican American Indian250.1%
Navajo860.3%
Osage50.0%
Pakistani240.1%
Peruvian330.1%
Polish1850.7%
Puerto Rican7552.7%
Russian3411.2%
Salvadoran3591.3%
Scandinavian200.1%
Scotch-Irish1100.4%
Scottish1330.5%
Slovak80.0%
South American4631.7%
Spanish130.1%
Sri Lankan2941.1%
Subsaharan African1200.4%
Sudanese200.1%
Swedish1010.4%
Swiss190.1%
Ukrainian50.0%
Venezuelan3681.3%
Welsh240.1%
Zimbabwean230.1%
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Immigrants in Dodge City

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Dodge City came from Latin America (6,725 | 24.3%), Central America (6,064 | 21.9%), Mexico (4,901 | 17.7%), Guatemala (967 | 3.5%), and South America (383 | 1.4%), together accounting for 68.7% of all Dodge City residents.
Immigrants in Dodge City
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa690.3%
Asia3731.3%
Brazil190.1%
Caribbean2781.0%
Central America6,06421.9%
Colombia620.2%
Cuba2460.9%
Dominican Republic320.1%
Eastern Africa230.1%
Eastern Asia10.0%
Eastern Europe100.0%
El Salvador1860.7%
England30.0%
Europe250.1%
Germany120.0%
Guatemala9673.5%
Honduras100.0%
Korea10.0%
Latin America6,72524.3%
Mexico4,90117.7%
Micronesia320.1%
Northern Africa460.2%
Northern Europe30.0%
Oceania320.1%
Peru330.1%
Philippines370.1%
Russia100.0%
South America3831.4%
South Eastern Asia3721.3%
Sudan460.2%
Thailand240.1%
Venezuela2691.0%
Vietnam3111.1%
Western Europe120.0%
Zimbabwe230.1%
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Sex and Age in Dodge City

Sex and Age in Dodge City

The most populous age groups in Dodge City are 10 to 14 Years (1,357 | 9.6%) for men and 5 to 9 Years (1,410 | 10.3%) for women.
Sex and Age in Dodge City
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years1,246 (8.8%)1,137 (8.3%)
5 to 9 Years1,038 (7.4%)1,410 (10.3%)
10 to 14 Years1,357 (9.6%)1,046 (7.7%)
15 to 19 Years1,191 (8.5%)873 (6.4%)
20 to 24 Years1,231 (8.7%)1,161 (8.5%)
25 to 29 Years1,136 (8.1%)971 (7.1%)
30 to 34 Years908 (6.5%)861 (6.3%)
35 to 39 Years1,077 (7.6%)1,018 (7.5%)
40 to 44 Years794 (5.6%)632 (4.6%)
45 to 49 Years842 (6.0%)855 (6.3%)
50 to 54 Years809 (5.7%)706 (5.2%)
55 to 59 Years837 (5.9%)685 (5.0%)
60 to 64 Years607 (4.3%)790 (5.8%)
65 to 69 Years404 (2.9%)315 (2.3%)
70 to 74 Years193 (1.4%)397 (2.9%)
75 to 79 Years174 (1.2%)429 (3.2%)
80 to 84 Years86 (0.6%)160 (1.2%)
85 Years and over157 (1.1%)188 (1.4%)
Total14,087 (100.0%)13,634 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Dodge City

Median Family Size in Dodge City

The median family size in Dodge City is 3.54 persons per family, with married-couple families (4,165 | 66.2%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.63 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (421 | 6.7%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.05 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Dodge City
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple4,165 (66.2%)3.63
Single Male/Father421 (6.7%)3.05
Single Female/Mother1,708 (27.1%)3.44
Total Families6,294 (100.0%)3.54

Median Household Size in Dodge City

The median household size in Dodge City is 3.00 persons per household, with single female/mother households (1,708 | 18.9%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.85 persons per household. non-family households (2,756 | 30.4%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.32 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Dodge City
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple4,165 (46.0%)3.73
Single Male/Father421 (4.6%)3.26
Single Female/Mother1,708 (18.9%)3.85
Non-family2,756 (30.4%)1.32
Total Households9,050 (100.0%)3.00

Household Size by Marriage Status in Dodge City

Out of a total of 9,050 households in Dodge City, 6,294 (69.6%) are family households, while 2,756 (30.4%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 1,829, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 2,207.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Dodge City
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-2,207 (24.4%)
2-Person Households1,829 (20.2%)447 (4.9%)
3-Person Households1,603 (17.7%)29 (0.3%)
4-Person Households1,549 (17.1%)39 (0.4%)
5-Person Households781 (8.6%)34 (0.4%)
6-Person Households363 (4.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households169 (1.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total6,294 (69.6%)2,756 (30.4%)

Female Fertility in Dodge City

Fertility by Age in Dodge City

Average fertility rate in Dodge City is 53.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 70.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 60.9% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Dodge City
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years210 (60.9%)70.0
35 to 50 years135 (39.1%)51.0
Total345 (100.0%)53.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Dodge City

87.2% of women with births (345) in Dodge City are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 14.3% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 10.4% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Dodge City
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years180 (85.7%)30 (14.3%)
35 to 50 years121 (89.6%)14 (10.4%)
Total301 (87.3%)44 (12.8%)

Fertility by Education in Dodge City

Average fertility rate in Dodge City is 53.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of high school diploma have the highest fertility rate of 74.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the lowest fertility at 12.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 37.1% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Dodge City
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School57 (16.5%)27.0
High School Diploma120 (34.8%)74.0
College or Associate's Degree128 (37.1%)69.0
Bachelor's Degree37 (10.7%)52.0
Graduate Degree3 (0.9%)12.0
Total345 (100.0%)53.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Dodge City

12.8% of women with births in Dodge City are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of less than high school are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 25.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Dodge City
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School57 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma90 (75.0%)30 (25.0%)
College or Associate's Degree114 (89.1%)14 (10.9%)
Bachelor's Degree37 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total301 (87.3%)44 (12.8%)

Income in Dodge City

Income Overview in Dodge City

Per Capita Income in Dodge City is $27,441, while median incomes of families and households are $76,952 and $66,932 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income27,721$27,441
Median Family Income6,294$76,952
Mean Family Income6,294$89,732
Median Household Income9,050$66,932
Mean Household Income9,050$80,411
Income Deficit6,294$8,720
Wage / Income Gap (%)27,72128.17%
Wage / Income Gap ($)27,72171.83¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index27,7210.40

Earnings by Sex in Dodge City

Average Earnings in Dodge City are $37,692, $44,412 for men and $31,901 for women, a difference of 28.2%.
Earnings by Sex in Dodge City
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male8,538 (57.2%)$44,412
Female6,392 (42.8%)$31,901
Total14,930 (100.0%)$37,692

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Dodge City

The most common earnings brackets in Dodge City are $55,000 to $64,999 for men (884 | 10.3%) and $35,000 to $39,999 for women (579 | 9.1%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Dodge City
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less249 (2.9%)285 (4.5%)
$2,500 to $4,999336 (3.9%)223 (3.5%)
$5,000 to $7,499266 (3.1%)386 (6.0%)
$7,500 to $9,999115 (1.3%)402 (6.3%)
$10,000 to $12,499135 (1.6%)93 (1.5%)
$12,500 to $14,999153 (1.8%)416 (6.5%)
$15,000 to $17,499119 (1.4%)350 (5.5%)
$17,500 to $19,999279 (3.3%)173 (2.7%)
$20,000 to $22,499206 (2.4%)209 (3.3%)
$22,500 to $24,999200 (2.3%)110 (1.7%)
$25,000 to $29,999708 (8.3%)400 (6.3%)
$30,000 to $34,999556 (6.5%)433 (6.8%)
$35,000 to $39,999517 (6.1%)579 (9.1%)
$40,000 to $44,999502 (5.9%)557 (8.7%)
$45,000 to $49,999573 (6.7%)448 (7.0%)
$50,000 to $54,999452 (5.3%)267 (4.2%)
$55,000 to $64,999884 (10.3%)410 (6.4%)
$65,000 to $74,999774 (9.1%)364 (5.7%)
$75,000 to $99,999879 (10.3%)138 (2.2%)
$100,000+635 (7.4%)149 (2.3%)
Total8,538 (100.0%)6,392 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Dodge City

Average earnings in Dodge City are $48,446 for men and $36,594 for women, a difference of 24.5%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $132,772, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $41,763. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $56,654, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $27,844.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Dodge City
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$41,763$31,298
High School Diploma$42,427$27,844
College or Associate's Degree$52,222$32,398
Bachelor's Degree$60,876$46,537
Graduate Degree$132,772$56,654
Total$48,446$36,594

Family Income in Dodge City

Family Income Brackets in Dodge City

According to the Dodge City family income data, there are 1,429 families falling into the $75,000 to $99,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 22.7% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 113 families (1.8%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Dodge City
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0001512.4%
$10,000 to $14,9991131.8%
$15,000 to $24,9992584.1%
$25,000 to $34,99970511.2%
$35,000 to $49,99973611.7%
$50,000 to $74,9991,03216.4%
$75,000 to $99,9991,42922.7%
$100,000 to $149,99990614.4%
$150,000 to $199,9995488.7%
$200,000+4096.5%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Dodge City

7+ person families (53 | 0.8%) account for the highest median family income in Dodge City with $120,046 per family, while 2-person families (2,135 | 33.9%) have the highest median income of $37,720 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Dodge City
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families2,135 (33.9%)$75,440
3-Person Families1,591 (25.3%)$75,304
4-Person Families1,413 (22.5%)$75,288
5-Person Families627 (10.0%)$85,295
6-Person Families475 (7.5%)$59,710
7+ Person Families53 (0.8%)$120,046
Total6,294 (100.0%)$76,952

Family Income by Number of Earners in Dodge City

The median family income in Dodge City is $76,952, with families comprising 3+ earners (853) having the highest median family income of $127,666, while families with no earners (298) have the lowest median family income of $33,413, accounting for 13.6% and 4.7% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Dodge City
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners298 (4.7%)$33,413
1 Earner2,435 (38.7%)$42,520
2 Earners2,708 (43.0%)$86,049
3+ Earners853 (13.6%)$127,666
Total6,294 (100.0%)$76,952

Household Income in Dodge City

Household Income Brackets in Dodge City

With 1,765 households falling in the category, the $75,000 to $99,999 income range is the most frequent in Dodge City, accounting for 19.5% of all households. In contrast, only 127 households (1.4%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Dodge City
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0002723.0%
$10,000 to $14,9991271.4%
$15,000 to $24,9997518.3%
$25,000 to $34,9991,05911.7%
$35,000 to $49,9991,14912.7%
$50,000 to $74,9991,60217.7%
$75,000 to $99,9991,76519.5%
$100,000 to $149,9991,31214.5%
$150,000 to $199,9995616.2%
$200,000+4525.0%

Household Income by Householder Age in Dodge City

The median household income in Dodge City is $66,932, with the highest median household income of $79,511 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 3,264 households (36.1%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $36,113, with 1,656 households (18.3%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Dodge City
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years564 (6.2%)$47,500
25 to 44 Years3,566 (39.4%)$73,114
45 to 64 Years3,264 (36.1%)$79,511
65+ Years1,656 (18.3%)$36,113
Total9,050 (100.0%)$66,932

Poverty in Dodge City

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Dodge City

With 10.5% poverty level for males and 15.0% for females among the residents of Dodge City, 5 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 83 males (53.9%) and 371 females (27.7%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Dodge City
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years80 (7.1%)247 (22.4%)
5 Years83 (53.9%)31 (8.7%)
6 to 11 Years309 (23.9%)170 (12.3%)
12 to 14 Years101 (11.3%)101 (14.2%)
15 Years22 (11.3%)21 (18.3%)
16 and 17 Years121 (27.1%)85 (16.6%)
18 to 24 Years186 (11.7%)371 (27.7%)
25 to 34 Years168 (8.3%)341 (18.7%)
35 to 44 Years241 (13.2%)201 (12.2%)
45 to 54 Years107 (6.5%)102 (6.5%)
55 to 64 Years7 (0.5%)92 (6.3%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)91 (12.8%)
75 Years and over3 (0.9%)159 (22.9%)
Total1,428 (10.5%)2,012 (15.0%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Dodge City

According to the poverty statistics in Dodge City, males aged 65 to 74 years and females aged 55 to 64 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 93.7% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Dodge City
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years1,046 (92.9%)857 (77.6%)
5 Years71 (46.1%)327 (91.3%)
6 to 11 Years981 (76.0%)1,206 (87.6%)
12 to 14 Years796 (88.7%)612 (85.8%)
15 Years173 (88.7%)94 (81.7%)
16 and 17 Years325 (72.9%)427 (83.4%)
18 to 24 Years1,399 (88.3%)968 (72.3%)
25 to 34 Years1,849 (91.7%)1,480 (81.3%)
35 to 44 Years1,591 (86.8%)1,446 (87.8%)
45 to 54 Years1,529 (93.5%)1,459 (93.5%)
55 to 64 Years1,432 (99.5%)1,374 (93.7%)
65 to 74 Years573 (100.0%)621 (87.2%)
75 Years and over346 (99.1%)534 (77.1%)
Total12,111 (89.4%)11,405 (85.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Dodge City

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Dodge City show that 3.9% or 161 of the total 4,165 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 17.1%, comprising of 105 families. On the other hand, families with 5 or more children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Dodge City
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children1,649 (99.4%)10 (0.6%)
1 or 2 Children1,820 (97.5%)46 (2.5%)
3 or 4 Children511 (83.0%)105 (17.1%)
5 or more Children24 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total4,004 (96.1%)161 (3.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Dodge City

According to the poverty data in Dodge City, 10.0% or 42 single-father households and 29.4% or 503 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 11 households (25.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 359 households (40.7%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Dodge City
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)51 (9.8%)
1 or 2 Children31 (19.9%)359 (40.7%)
3 or 4 Children11 (25.0%)93 (30.5%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total42 (10.0%)503 (29.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Dodge City

The poverty data for Dodge City shows that 161 of the married-couple family households (3.9%) and 545 of the single-parent households (25.6%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 105 households (17.1%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 390 household (37.6%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Dodge City
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children10 (0.6%)51 (6.9%)
1 or 2 Children46 (2.5%)390 (37.6%)
3 or 4 Children105 (17.1%)104 (29.8%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total161 (3.9%)545 (25.6%)

Employment Characteristics in Dodge City

Employment by Class of Employer in Dodge City

Among the 13,606 employed individuals in Dodge City, private company employees (10,396 | 76.4%), local government employees (1,033 | 7.6%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (818 | 6.0%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Dodge City
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees10,39676.4%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)1120.8%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)8186.0%
Not-for-profit Organizations5974.4%
Local Government Employees1,0337.6%
State Government Employees3582.6%
Federal Government Employees2441.8%
Unpaid Family Workers480.4%
Total13,606100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Dodge City

According to the labor force statistics for Dodge City, out of the total population over 16 years of age (20,157), 71.4% or 14,392 individuals are in the labor force, with 3.6% or 518 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 88.8% or 1,571 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 65 to 74 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 9.2% or 34 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Dodge City
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years591 (34.1%)38 (6.4%)
20 to 24 Years1,856 (77.6%)139 (7.5%)
25 to 29 Years1,764 (83.7%)9 (0.5%)
30 to 34 Years1,571 (88.8%)61 (3.9%)
35 to 44 Years3,070 (87.2%)98 (3.2%)
45 to 54 Years2,772 (86.3%)28 (1.0%)
55 to 59 Years1,285 (84.4%)114 (8.9%)
60 to 64 Years956 (68.4%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years368 (28.1%)34 (9.2%)
75 Years and over156 (13.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total14,392 (71.4%)518 (3.6%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Dodge City

According to labor force statistics for Dodge City, 84.4% of individuals (11,418) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (13,528) are in the labor force, with 2.7% or 308 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 91.8% or 2,203 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 7.9% or 245 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Dodge City
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School2,864 (80.8%)46 (1.3%)
High School Diploma3,102 (84.4%)290 (7.9%)
College / Associate Degree3,244 (83.0%)31 (0.8%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher2,203 (91.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total11,418 (84.4%)365 (2.7%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Dodge City

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Dodge City are Community & Social Service (1,082 | 7.8%), Management (849 | 6.1%), Education Instruction & Library (827 | 6.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (403 | 2.9%), and Business & Financial (370 | 2.7%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Dodge City

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Dodge City, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (97.1%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education Instruction & Library (91.5%), Education, Arts & Media (87.6%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (83.6%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Dodge City
OccupationMaleFemale
Management464 (54.6%)385 (45.4%)
Business & Financial153 (41.3%)217 (58.7%)
Computers, Engineering & Science331 (97.1%)10 (2.9%)
Computers & Mathematics185 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering106 (91.4%)10 (8.6%)
Life, Physical & Social Science40 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 189 (17.5%)893 (82.5%)
Education, Arts & Media12 (12.4%)85 (87.6%)
Legal Services & Support70 (70.7%)29 (29.3%)
Education Instruction & Library70 (8.5%)757 (91.5%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment37 (62.7%)22 (37.3%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating66 (16.4%)337 (83.6%)
Health Technologists66 (26.8%)180 (73.2%)
Total (Category)1,203 (39.5%)1,842 (60.5%)
Total (Overall)8,041 (58.0%)5,823 (42.0%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Dodge City are Cleaning & Maintenance (940 | 6.8%), Food Preparation & Serving (876 | 6.3%), Healthcare Support (291 | 2.1%), Personal Care & Service (243 | 1.8%), and Security & Protection (111 | 0.8%).
Services Occupations in Dodge City

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Dodge City, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), and Law Enforcement (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (63.9%), Food Preparation & Serving (63.4%), and Personal Care & Service (53.9%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Dodge City
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support105 (36.1%)186 (63.9%)
Security & Protection111 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention29 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement82 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving321 (36.6%)555 (63.4%)
Cleaning & Maintenance514 (54.7%)426 (45.3%)
Personal Care & Service112 (46.1%)131 (53.9%)
Total (Category)1,163 (47.3%)1,298 (52.7%)
Total (Overall)8,041 (58.0%)5,823 (42.0%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Dodge City are Sales & Related (1,058 | 7.6%), and Office & Administration (952 | 6.9%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Dodge City

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Dodge City
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related581 (54.9%)477 (45.1%)
Office & Administration205 (21.5%)747 (78.5%)
Total (Category)786 (39.1%)1,224 (60.9%)
Total (Overall)8,041 (58.0%)5,823 (42.0%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Dodge City are Construction & Extraction (1,026 | 7.4%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (676 | 4.9%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (290 | 2.1%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Dodge City

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Dodge City
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry267 (92.1%)23 (7.9%)
Construction & Extraction929 (90.5%)97 (9.5%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair628 (92.9%)48 (7.1%)
Total (Category)1,824 (91.6%)168 (8.4%)
Total (Overall)8,041 (58.0%)5,823 (42.0%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Dodge City are Production (2,634 | 19.0%), Material Moving (1,064 | 7.7%), and Transportation (658 | 4.8%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Dodge City

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Dodge City
OccupationMaleFemale
Production1,526 (57.9%)1,108 (42.1%)
Transportation658 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving881 (82.8%)183 (17.2%)
Total (Category)3,065 (70.4%)1,291 (29.6%)
Total (Overall)8,041 (58.0%)5,823 (42.0%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Dodge City

Employment Industries in Dodge City

The major employment industries in Dodge City include Manufacturing (4,590 | 33.1%), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,200 | 8.7%), Construction (1,163 | 8.4%), Accommodation & Food Services (1,057 | 7.6%), and Educational Services (1,027 | 7.4%).
Employment Industries in Dodge City

Employment Industries by Sex in Dodge City

The Dodge City industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Utilities (100.0%), and Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (98.7%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Educational Services (83.5%), Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (81.0%), and Finance & Insurance (77.2%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Dodge City
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting367 (98.7%)5 (1.3%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction26 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction1,005 (86.4%)158 (13.6%)
Manufacturing3,069 (66.9%)1,521 (33.1%)
Wholesale Trade134 (56.8%)102 (43.2%)
Retail Trade400 (43.1%)528 (56.9%)
Transportation & Warehousing599 (98.5%)9 (1.5%)
Utilities148 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information22 (41.5%)31 (58.5%)
Finance & Insurance64 (22.8%)217 (77.2%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing30 (19.0%)128 (81.0%)
Professional & Scientific163 (70.9%)67 (29.1%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support301 (48.8%)316 (51.2%)
Educational Services170 (16.6%)857 (83.5%)
Health Care & Social Assistance353 (29.4%)847 (70.6%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation302 (74.2%)105 (25.8%)
Accommodation & Food Services413 (39.1%)644 (60.9%)
Public Administration176 (60.9%)113 (39.1%)
Total8,041 (58.0%)5,823 (42.0%)

Education in Dodge City

School Enrollment in Dodge City

The most common levels of schooling among the 7,884 students in Dodge City are middle school (2,001 | 25.4%), high school (1,976 | 25.1%), and elementary school (1,963 | 24.9%).
School Enrollment in Dodge City
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool3384.3%
Kindergarten2703.4%
Elementary School1,96324.9%
Middle School2,00125.4%
High School1,97625.1%
College / Undergraduate1,15214.6%
Graduate / Professional1842.3%
Total7,884100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Dodge City

Out of a total of 7,884 students who are enrolled in schools in Dodge City, 244 (3.1%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 7,640 (96.9%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 25 to 34 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 52 (16.3% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 249 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Dodge City
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds249 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old2,086 (98.8%)25 (1.2%)
10 to 14 Year Olds2,360 (98.2%)43 (1.8%)
15 to 17 Year Olds1,281 (99.5%)7 (0.5%)
18 to 19 Year Olds577 (92.8%)45 (7.2%)
20 to 24 Year Olds558 (89.9%)63 (10.1%)
25 to 34 Year Olds267 (83.7%)52 (16.3%)
35 Years and over258 (95.2%)13 (4.8%)
Total7,640 (96.9%)244 (3.1%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Dodge City

Education (996 | 32.1%), business (537 | 17.3%), science & technology (435 | 14.0%), bio, nature & agricultural (279 | 9.0%), and engineering (144 | 4.6%) are the most common fields of study among 3,103 individuals in Dodge City who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Dodge City
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics321.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural2799.0%
Physical & Health Sciences1003.2%
Psychology622.0%
Social Sciences912.9%
Engineering1444.6%
Multidisciplinary Studies541.7%
Science & Technology43514.0%
Business53717.3%
Education99632.1%
Literature & Languages1053.4%
Liberal Arts & History1043.4%
Visual & Performing Arts491.6%
Communications260.8%
Arts & Humanities892.9%
Total3,103100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Dodge City

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Dodge City

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Dodge City are males with 2 vehicles (3,190, accounting for 40.6%) and females with 2 vehicles (2,298, making up 56.5%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Dodge City
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle357 (4.5%)159 (2.8%)
1 Vehicle1,562 (19.9%)1,224 (21.7%)
2 Vehicles3,190 (40.6%)2,298 (40.7%)
3 Vehicles1,645 (20.9%)1,292 (22.9%)
4 Vehicles748 (9.5%)471 (8.3%)
5 or more Vehicles356 (4.5%)201 (3.6%)
Total7,858 (100.0%)5,645 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Dodge City

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Dodge City are 10 to 14 minutes (4,612 commuters, 34.3%), 5 to 9 minutes (4,212 commuters, 31.3%), and 15 to 19 minutes (1,822 commuters, 13.5%).
Commute Time in Dodge City
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes1,2629.4%
5 to 9 Minutes4,21231.3%
10 to 14 Minutes4,61234.3%
15 to 19 Minutes1,82213.5%
20 to 24 Minutes5374.0%
25 to 29 Minutes2461.8%
30 to 34 Minutes2141.6%
35 to 39 Minutes1611.2%
40 to 44 Minutes00.0%
45 to 59 Minutes950.7%
60 to 89 Minutes2662.0%
90 or more Minutes310.2%

Commute Time by Sex in Dodge City

The most common commute times in Dodge City are 10 to 14 minutes (2,819 commuters, 35.8%) for males and 10 to 14 minutes (1,793 commuters, 32.1%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Dodge City
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes530 (6.7%)732 (13.1%)
5 to 9 Minutes2,422 (30.7%)1,790 (32.1%)
10 to 14 Minutes2,819 (35.8%)1,793 (32.1%)
15 to 19 Minutes996 (12.6%)826 (14.8%)
20 to 24 Minutes344 (4.4%)193 (3.5%)
25 to 29 Minutes172 (2.2%)74 (1.3%)
30 to 34 Minutes158 (2.0%)56 (1.0%)
35 to 39 Minutes154 (1.9%)7 (0.1%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes57 (0.7%)38 (0.7%)
60 to 89 Minutes195 (2.5%)71 (1.3%)
90 or more Minutes31 (0.4%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Dodge City

The most frequent times of departure to work in Dodge City are 12:00 PM to 3:59 PM (1,502, 19.1%) for males and 12:00 PM to 3:59 PM (975, 17.5%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Dodge City
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM823 (10.4%)220 (3.9%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM826 (10.5%)433 (7.8%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM595 (7.5%)263 (4.7%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM295 (3.7%)598 (10.7%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM592 (7.5%)245 (4.4%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM779 (9.9%)665 (11.9%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM645 (8.2%)957 (17.2%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM487 (6.2%)437 (7.8%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM319 (4.1%)157 (2.8%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM66 (0.8%)181 (3.2%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM73 (0.9%)155 (2.8%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM167 (2.1%)22 (0.4%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM1,502 (19.1%)975 (17.5%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM709 (9.0%)272 (4.9%)
Total7,878 (100.0%)5,580 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Dodge City

Occupancy by Ownership in Dodge City

Of the total 9,050 dwellings in Dodge City, owner-occupied units account for 5,393 (59.6%), while renter-occupied units make up 3,657 (40.4%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Dodge City
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units5,39359.6%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units3,65740.4%
Total Occupied Housing Units9,050100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Dodge City

Occupancy by Household Size in Dodge City
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household2,20724.4%
2-Person Household2,27625.2%
3-Person Household1,63218.0%
4+ Person Household2,93532.4%
Total Housing Units9,050100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Dodge City

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Dodge City
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household1,290 (58.5%)917 (41.5%)
2-Person Household1,440 (63.3%)836 (36.7%)
3-Person Household956 (58.6%)676 (41.4%)
4+ Person Household1,707 (58.2%)1,228 (41.8%)
Total Housing Units5,393 (59.6%)3,657 (40.4%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Dodge City

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Dodge City
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School1,205 (56.5%)929 (43.5%)
High School Diploma1,153 (51.3%)1,096 (48.7%)
College/Associate Degree1,584 (60.3%)1,044 (39.7%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher1,451 (71.2%)588 (28.8%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Dodge City

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Dodge City
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years2,31125.5%
35 to 44 Years1,81920.1%
45 to 54 Years1,56617.3%
55 to 64 Years1,69818.8%
65 to 74 Years8999.9%
75 to 84 Years5075.6%
85 Years and Over2502.8%
Total9,050100.0%

Housing Finances in Dodge City

Median Income by Occupancy in Dodge City

Median Income by Occupancy in Dodge City
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied5,393 (59.6%)$76,291
Renter-Occupied3,657 (40.4%)$55,794
Average9,050 (100.0%)$66,932

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Dodge City

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Dodge City
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00088 (1.6%)122 (3.3%)
$5,000 to $9,99938 (0.7%)25 (0.7%)
$10,000 to $14,9990 (0.0%)127 (3.5%)
$15,000 to $19,999155 (2.9%)186 (5.1%)
$20,000 to $24,999193 (3.6%)216 (5.9%)
$25,000 to $34,999552 (10.2%)505 (13.8%)
$35,000 to $49,999690 (12.8%)463 (12.7%)
$50,000 to $74,999918 (17.0%)684 (18.7%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,019 (18.9%)742 (20.3%)
$100,000 to $149,999850 (15.8%)464 (12.7%)
$150,000 or more890 (16.5%)123 (3.4%)
Total5,393 (100.0%)3,657 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Dodge City

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Dodge City
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300449 (8.3%)69 (1.9%)
$300 to $4991,084 (20.1%)188 (5.1%)
$500 to $7991,152 (21.4%)722 (19.7%)
$800 to $999805 (14.9%)882 (24.1%)
$1,000 to $1,499912 (16.9%)1,334 (36.5%)
$1,500 to $1,999433 (8.0%)281 (7.7%)
$2,000 to $2,499247 (4.6%)8 (0.2%)
$2,500 to $2,999174 (3.2%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more137 (2.5%)23 (0.6%)
Total5,393 (100.0%)3,657 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Dodge City

Housing Structures in Dodge City

Housing Structures in Dodge City
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached6,25269.1%
Single Unit, Attached3644.0%
2 Unit Apartments4805.3%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments4915.4%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments1451.6%
10 or more Apartments5045.6%
Mobile Home / Other8149.0%
Total9,050100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Dodge City

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Dodge City
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached4,641 (74.2%)1,611 (25.8%)
Single Unit, Attached59 (16.2%)305 (83.8%)
2 Unit Apartments54 (11.3%)426 (88.7%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments15 (3.0%)476 (97.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments13 (9.0%)132 (91.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)504 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other611 (75.1%)203 (24.9%)
Total5,393 (59.6%)3,657 (40.4%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Dodge City

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Dodge City
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room11 (0.2%)113 (3.1%)
2 or 3 Rooms178 (3.3%)499 (13.7%)
4 or 5 Rooms1,983 (36.8%)1,834 (50.1%)
6 or 7 Rooms1,634 (30.3%)1,031 (28.2%)
8 or more Rooms1,587 (29.4%)180 (4.9%)
Total5,393 (100.0%)3,657 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Dodge City

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Dodge City
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas4,662 (86.5%)2,428 (66.4%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas100 (1.8%)140 (3.8%)
Electricity567 (10.5%)1,036 (28.3%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels64 (1.2%)19 (0.5%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)34 (0.9%)
Total5,393 (100.0%)3,657 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Dodge City

Household Vehicle Usage in Dodge City
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle147 (2.7%)384 (10.5%)
1 Vehicle1,094 (20.3%)1,573 (43.0%)
2 Vehicles2,261 (41.9%)1,371 (37.5%)
3 or more Vehicles1,891 (35.1%)329 (9.0%)
Total5,393 (100.0%)3,657 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Dodge City

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Dodge City

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units2,8092,584
Median Property Value$91,900$151,300
Median Household Income$64,441$647
Monthly Housing Costs$494$137
Real Estate Taxes$1,476$56

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Dodge City

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Dodge City
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000796 (28.3%)149 (5.8%)
$50,000 to $99,999690 (24.6%)808 (31.3%)
$100,000 to $299,9991,100 (39.2%)1,192 (46.1%)
$300,000 to $499,999157 (5.6%)356 (13.8%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)14 (0.5%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)65 (2.5%)
$1,000,000 or more66 (2.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,809 (100.0%)2,584 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Dodge City

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Dodge City
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00077 (2.7%)49 (1.9%)
$10,000 to $24,999282 (10.0%)49 (1.9%)
$25,000 to $34,999273 (9.7%)66 (2.5%)
$35,000 to $49,999408 (14.5%)279 (10.8%)
$50,000 to $74,999614 (21.9%)282 (10.9%)
$75,000 to $99,999455 (16.2%)304 (11.8%)
$100,000 to $149,999457 (16.3%)564 (21.8%)
$150,000 or more243 (8.6%)393 (15.2%)
Total2,809 (100.0%)2,584 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Dodge City

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Dodge City
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x1,665 (59.3%)85,000 (3,289.5%)
2.0x to 2.9x631 (22.5%)1,728 (66.9%)
3.0x to 3.9x194 (6.9%)443 (17.1%)
4.0x or more310 (11.0%)124 (4.8%)
Total2,809 (100.0%)2,584 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Dodge City

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Dodge City
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800669 (23.8%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499722 (25.7%)176 (6.8%)
$800 to $1,4991,325 (47.2%)538 (20.8%)
Total2,809 (100.0%)2,584 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Dodge City

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Dodge City

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Dodge City
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years2,673 (92.3%)222 (7.7%)
6 to 18 Years5,656 (93.7%)383 (6.3%)
19 to 25 Years2,187 (74.6%)744 (25.4%)
26 to 34 Years2,989 (82.9%)616 (17.1%)
35 to 44 Years2,638 (75.8%)841 (24.2%)
45 to 54 Years2,481 (77.6%)716 (22.4%)
55 to 64 Years2,677 (92.1%)228 (7.9%)
65 to 74 Years1,285 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older1,042 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total23,628 (86.3%)3,750 (13.7%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Dodge City

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Dodge City
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born2,673 (92.3%)222 (7.7%)
Foreign Born, Citizen5,656 (93.7%)383 (6.3%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen2,187 (74.6%)744 (25.4%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Dodge City

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Dodge City
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0001,450 (61.7%)902 (38.4%)
$25,000 to $49,9994,062 (77.2%)1,201 (22.8%)
$50,000 to $74,9994,577 (86.5%)712 (13.5%)
$75,000 to $99,9995,515 (93.0%)416 (7.0%)
$100,000 and over7,812 (94.4%)468 (5.7%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Dodge City

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Dodge City
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 61,292 (44.6%)1,470 (50.8%)
6 to 18 Years1,889 (31.3%)4,038 (66.9%)
19 to 25 Years262 (8.9%)1,987 (67.8%)
25 to 34 Years165 (4.6%)2,893 (80.2%)
35 to 44 Years110 (3.2%)2,528 (72.7%)
45 to 54 Years140 (4.4%)2,364 (73.9%)
55 to 64 Years400 (13.8%)2,484 (85.5%)
65 to 74 Years1,212 (94.3%)715 (55.6%)
75 Years and over1,033 (99.1%)633 (60.8%)
Total6,503 (23.7%)19,112 (69.8%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Dodge City

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Dodge City
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years181 (6.0%)52 (1.7%)
18 to 34 Years206 (5.5%)168 (5.2%)
35 to 64 Years731 (14.9%)691 (14.8%)
65 to 74 Years122 (21.3%)229 (32.2%)
75 Years and over171 (49.0%)339 (48.9%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Dodge City

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Dodge City: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years22 (0.7%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years46 (1.2%)6 (0.2%)
35 to 64 Years261 (5.3%)122 (2.6%)
65 to 74 Years64 (11.2%)21 (2.9%)
75 Years and over89 (25.5%)69 (10.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Dodge City: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years11 (0.4%)36 (1.2%)
18 to 34 Years55 (1.5%)54 (1.7%)
35 to 64 Years29 (0.6%)211 (4.5%)
65 to 74 Years47 (8.2%)23 (3.2%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)101 (14.6%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Dodge City: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years160 (5.3%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years133 (3.5%)57 (1.8%)
35 to 64 Years304 (6.2%)154 (3.3%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)64 (9.0%)
75 Years and over15 (4.3%)63 (9.1%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Dodge City: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years10 (0.3%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years30 (0.8%)45 (1.4%)
35 to 64 Years438 (8.9%)407 (8.7%)
65 to 74 Years24 (4.2%)208 (29.2%)
75 Years and over88 (25.2%)293 (42.3%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Dodge City: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years32 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years24 (0.6%)6 (0.2%)
35 to 64 Years43 (0.9%)106 (2.3%)
65 to 74 Years11 (1.9%)87 (12.2%)
75 Years and over47 (13.5%)35 (5.1%)

Technology Access in Dodge City

Computing Device Access in Dodge City

Computing Device Access in Dodge City
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop5,47260.5%
Smartphone7,92887.6%
Tablet5,27958.3%
No Computing Device7278.0%
Total9,050100.0%

Internet Access in Dodge City

Internet Access in Dodge City
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet720.8%
Broadband Home5,89965.2%
Cellular Data Only1,52616.9%
Satellite Internet6437.1%
No Internet1,06411.8%
Total9,050100.0%

Dodge City Summary

Dodge City, Kansas is a city located in Ford County in the southwestern part of the state. It is the county seat and the largest city in the county. The city is located on the Arkansas River and is known for its rich history and culture.

History

Dodge City was founded in 1872 by Henry J. Sitler, a cattleman from Texas. Sitler named the city after his hometown of Dodge City, Texas. The city quickly became a major stop on the cattle trail, and by 1875, it was the largest cattle shipping point in the United States. The city was also known for its lawlessness, and was the setting for the famous gunfight at the O.K. Corral in 1881.
In the late 19th century, Dodge City was a major stop on the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway. The city was also home to a large number of saloons and gambling halls, which attracted many famous figures such as Wyatt Earp, Bat Masterson, and Doc Holliday.
In the early 20th century, Dodge City began to transition from a wild frontier town to a more modern city. The city was the site of the first public library in Kansas, and the first public hospital in the state was built in Dodge City in 1912. The city also became a major center for the beef industry, and by the 1950s, it was the largest beef-packing center in the world.

Geography

Dodge City is located in southwestern Kansas, in Ford County. The city is situated on the Arkansas River, and is surrounded by the High Plains to the west and the Flint Hills to the east. The city has a total area of 16.3 square miles, of which 16.2 square miles is land and 0.1 square miles is water.
The climate in Dodge City is semi-arid, with hot summers and cold winters. The average temperature in July is 85°F, and the average temperature in January is 24°F. The city receives an average of 17.5 inches of precipitation per year.

Economy

Dodge City has a diversified economy, with a mix of manufacturing, retail, and service industries. The city is home to several major employers, including Cargill Meat Solutions, which is the largest beef-packing plant in the world, and the Dodge City Community College.
The city is also a major tourist destination, with attractions such as the Boot Hill Museum, the Santa Fe Trail Center, and the Dodge City Raceway Park. The city is also home to several annual events, such as the Dodge City Days Festival and the Dodge City Roundup Rodeo.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, Dodge City had a population of 27,340. The racial makeup of the city was 75.3% White, 1.2% African American, 0.9% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 19.2% from other races, and 3.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 44.2% of the population.
The median household income in Dodge City was $37,945, and the median family income was $45,945. The per capita income was $19,945. About 17.2% of the population was below the poverty line.
Dodge City is served by the Dodge City Public Schools, which includes four elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school. The city is also home to the Dodge City Community College, which offers associate's degrees and certificate programs.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Dodge City?
Total Population of Dodge City is 27,721.
What is the Total Male Population of Dodge City?
Total Male Population of Dodge City is 14,087.
What is the Total Female Population of Dodge City?
Total Female Population of Dodge City is 13,634.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Dodge City?
There are 103.32 Males per 100 Females in Dodge City.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Dodge City?
There are 96.78 Females per 100 Males in Dodge City.
What is the Median Population Age in Dodge City?
Median Population Age in Dodge City is 30.3 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Dodge City
Average Family Size in Dodge City is 3.5 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Dodge City
Average Household Size in Dodge City is 3.0 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Dodge City?
Per Capita income in Dodge City is $27,441.
What is the Median Family Income in Dodge City?
Median Family Income in Dodge City is $76,952.
What is the Median Household income in Dodge City?
Median Household Income in Dodge City is $66,932.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Dodge City?
Income or Wage Gap in Dodge City is 28.2%.
Women in Dodge City earn 71.8 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Dodge City?
Family Income Deficit in Dodge City is $8,720.
Families that are below poverty line in Dodge City earn $8,720 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Dodge City?
Inequality or Gini Index in Dodge City is 0.40.
How Large is the Labor Force in Dodge City?
There are 14,392 People in the Labor Forcein in Dodge City.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Dodge City?
71.4% of People are in the Labor Force in Dodge City.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Dodge City?
Unemployment Rate in Dodge City is 3.6%.