Dodge County, GA Map & Demographics
Dodge County Map
Dodge County Overview
$23,137
PER CAPITA INCOME
$56,029
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$46,091
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
16.3%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
83.7¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$10,135
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.47
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
19,977
TOTAL POPULATION
10,501
MALE POPULATION
9,476
FEMALE POPULATION
110.82
MALES / 100 FEMALES
90.24
FEMALES / 100 MALES
42.0
MEDIAN AGE
3.3
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.8
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
7,981
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
48.1%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
2.9%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
Income in Dodge County
Income Overview in Dodge County
Per Capita Income in Dodge County is $23,137, while median incomes of families and households are $56,029 and $46,091 respectively.
| Characteristic | Number | Measure |
| Per Capita Income | 19,977 | $23,137 |
| Median Family Income | 4,520 | $56,029 |
| Mean Family Income | 4,520 | $75,284 |
| Median Household Income | 6,608 | $46,091 |
| Mean Household Income | 6,608 | $63,137 |
| Income Deficit | 4,520 | $10,135 |
| Wage / Income Gap (%) | 19,977 | 16.30% |
| Wage / Income Gap ($) | 19,977 | 83.70¢ per $1 |
| Gini / Inequality Index | 19,977 | 0.47 |
Earnings by Sex in Dodge County
Average Earnings in Dodge County are $33,495, $34,833 for men and $29,154 for women, a difference of 16.3%.
| Sex | Number | Average Earnings |
| Male | 4,765 (57.1%) | $34,833 |
| Female | 3,577 (42.9%) | $29,154 |
| Total | 8,342 (100.0%) | $33,495 |
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Dodge County
The most common earnings brackets in Dodge County are $25,000 to $29,999 for men (761 | 16.0%) and $30,000 to $34,999 for women (436 | 12.2%).
| Income | Male | Female |
| $2,499 or less | 125 (2.6%) | 346 (9.7%) |
| $2,500 to $4,999 | 89 (1.9%) | 149 (4.2%) |
| $5,000 to $7,499 | 217 (4.5%) | 40 (1.1%) |
| $7,500 to $9,999 | 105 (2.2%) | 140 (3.9%) |
| $10,000 to $12,499 | 51 (1.1%) | 282 (7.9%) |
| $12,500 to $14,999 | 84 (1.8%) | 156 (4.4%) |
| $15,000 to $17,499 | 218 (4.6%) | 56 (1.6%) |
| $17,500 to $19,999 | 58 (1.2%) | 134 (3.7%) |
| $20,000 to $22,499 | 51 (1.1%) | 138 (3.9%) |
| $22,500 to $24,999 | 127 (2.7%) | 124 (3.5%) |
| $25,000 to $29,999 | 761 (16.0%) | 279 (7.8%) |
| $30,000 to $34,999 | 527 (11.1%) | 436 (12.2%) |
| $35,000 to $39,999 | 335 (7.0%) | 153 (4.3%) |
| $40,000 to $44,999 | 232 (4.9%) | 233 (6.5%) |
| $45,000 to $49,999 | 181 (3.8%) | 111 (3.1%) |
| $50,000 to $54,999 | 224 (4.7%) | 114 (3.2%) |
| $55,000 to $64,999 | 390 (8.2%) | 171 (4.8%) |
| $65,000 to $74,999 | 404 (8.5%) | 297 (8.3%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 274 (5.8%) | 131 (3.7%) |
| $100,000+ | 312 (6.6%) | 87 (2.4%) |
| Total | 4,765 (100.0%) | 3,577 (100.0%) |
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Dodge County
Average earnings in Dodge County are $37,302 for men and $33,640 for women, a difference of 9.8%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $60,536, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $33,025. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $65,810, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $24,918.
| Educational Attainment | Male Income | Female Income |
| Less than High School | $33,025 | $32,842 |
| High School Diploma | $39,019 | $24,918 |
| College or Associate's Degree | $34,634 | $29,692 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $60,536 | $36,786 |
| Graduate Degree | - | - |
| Total | $37,302 | $33,640 |
Family Income in Dodge County
Family Income Brackets in Dodge County
According to the Dodge County family income data, there are 845 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 18.7% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 158 families (3.5%) belonging to this category.
| Income Bracket | # Families | % Families |
| Less than $10,000 | 280 | 6.2% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 158 | 3.5% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 316 | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 434 | 9.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 746 | 16.5% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 845 | 18.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 565 | 12.5% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 692 | 15.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 285 | 6.3% |
| $200,000+ | 194 | 4.3% |
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Dodge County
4-person families (764 | 16.9%) account for the highest median family income in Dodge County with $107,641 per family, while 4-person families (764 | 16.9%) have the highest median income of $26,910 per family member.
| Income Bracket | # Families | Median Income |
| 2-Person Families | 2,306 (51.0%) | $46,036 |
| 3-Person Families | 986 (21.8%) | $69,975 |
| 4-Person Families | 764 (16.9%) | $107,641 |
| 5-Person Families | 351 (7.8%) | $66,890 |
| 6-Person Families | 42 (0.9%) | $36,667 |
| 7+ Person Families | 71 (1.6%) | $78,750 |
| Total | 4,520 (100.0%) | $56,029 |
Family Income by Number of Earners in Dodge County
The median family income in Dodge County is $56,029, with families comprising 3+ earners (285) having the highest median family income of $130,650, while families with no earners (1,006) have the lowest median family income of $23,077, accounting for 6.3% and 22.3% of families, respectively.
| Number of Earners | # Families | Median Income |
| No Earners | 1,006 (22.3%) | $23,077 |
| 1 Earner | 1,785 (39.5%) | $43,389 |
| 2 Earners | 1,444 (32.0%) | $100,329 |
| 3+ Earners | 285 (6.3%) | $130,650 |
| Total | 4,520 (100.0%) | $56,029 |
Household Income in Dodge County
Household Income Brackets in Dodge County
With 1,037 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Dodge County, accounting for 15.7% of all households. In contrast, only 205 households (3.1%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Less than $10,000 | 582 | 8.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 562 | 8.5% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 667 | 10.1% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 753 | 11.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 932 | 14.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 1,037 | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 694 | 10.5% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 879 | 13.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 291 | 4.4% |
| $200,000+ | 205 | 3.1% |
Household Income by Householder Age in Dodge County
The median household income in Dodge County is $46,091, with the highest median household income of $60,735 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 1,680 households (25.4%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $35,138, with 2,027 households (30.7%) in this group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | Median Income |
| 15 to 24 Years | 168 (2.5%) | $53,043 |
| 25 to 44 Years | 1,680 (25.4%) | $60,735 |
| 45 to 64 Years | 2,733 (41.4%) | $48,917 |
| 65+ Years | 2,027 (30.7%) | $35,138 |
| Total | 6,608 (100.0%) | $46,091 |
Poverty in Dodge County
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Dodge County
With 19.4% poverty level for males and 25.3% for females among the residents of Dodge County, 15 year old males and 12 to 14 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 19 males (70.4%) and 123 females (36.9%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 190 (38.5%) | 158 (36.1%) |
| 5 Years | 24 (21.2%) | 11 (30.6%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 77 (11.8%) | 229 (30.4%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 90 (25.1%) | 123 (36.9%) |
| 15 Years | 19 (70.4%) | 10 (6.4%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 18 (6.2%) | 21 (12.9%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 161 (21.7%) | 154 (22.3%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 114 (9.8%) | 231 (23.9%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 242 (19.4%) | 104 (9.2%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 114 (9.6%) | 312 (24.3%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 185 (15.4%) | 362 (27.6%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 349 (33.7%) | 361 (30.8%) |
| 75 Years and over | 165 (32.0%) | 266 (31.8%) |
| Total | 1,748 (19.4%) | 2,342 (25.3%) |
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Dodge County
According to the poverty statistics in Dodge County, males aged 16 and 17 years and females aged 15 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 93.8% of males and 93.6% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 304 (61.5%) | 280 (63.9%) |
| 5 Years | 89 (78.8%) | 25 (69.4%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 578 (88.2%) | 525 (69.6%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 268 (74.9%) | 210 (63.1%) |
| 15 Years | 8 (29.6%) | 146 (93.6%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 272 (93.8%) | 142 (87.1%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 582 (78.3%) | 536 (77.7%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 1,054 (90.2%) | 734 (76.1%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 1,004 (80.6%) | 1,031 (90.8%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 1,074 (90.4%) | 974 (75.7%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 1,016 (84.6%) | 948 (72.4%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 687 (66.3%) | 811 (69.2%) |
| 75 Years and over | 351 (68.0%) | 571 (68.2%) |
| Total | 7,287 (80.6%) | 6,933 (74.8%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Dodge County
The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Dodge County show that 12.1% or 378 of the total 3,126 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 60.0%, comprising of 3 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 9.1%, which includes 82 families.
| Children | Above Poverty | Below Poverty |
| No Children | 1,747 (87.1%) | 260 (13.0%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 819 (90.9%) | 82 (9.1%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 180 (84.5%) | 33 (15.5%) |
| 5 or more Children | 2 (40.0%) | 3 (60.0%) |
| Total | 2,748 (87.9%) | 378 (12.1%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Dodge County
According to the poverty data in Dodge County, 8.0% or 29 single-father households and 30.1% or 310 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 5 households (100.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 44 households (44.0%) falling below the poverty line.
| Children | Single Father | Single Mother |
| No Children | 0 (0.0%) | 103 (24.1%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 22 (10.8%) | 155 (32.7%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 2 (2.9%) | 44 (44.0%) |
| 5 or more Children | 5 (100.0%) | 8 (27.6%) |
| Total | 29 (8.0%) | 310 (30.1%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Dodge County
The poverty data for Dodge County shows that 378 of the married-couple family households (12.1%) and 339 of the single-parent households (24.3%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 3 households (60.0%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 13 household (38.2%) living below poverty.
| Children | Married-Couple Families | Single-Parent Households |
| No Children | 260 (13.0%) | 103 (20.0%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 82 (9.1%) | 177 (26.1%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 33 (15.5%) | 46 (27.4%) |
| 5 or more Children | 3 (60.0%) | 13 (38.2%) |
| Total | 378 (12.1%) | 339 (24.3%) |
Race in Dodge County
The most populous races in Dodge County are White / Caucasian (13,361 | 66.9%), Black / African American (6,062 | 30.3%), and Hispanic or Latino (816 | 4.1%).
| Race | # Population | % Population |
| Asian | 4 | 0.0% |
| Black / African American | 6,062 | 30.3% |
| Hawaiian / Pacific | 0 | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 816 | 4.1% |
| Native / Alaskan | 58 | 0.3% |
| White / Caucasian | 13,361 | 66.9% |
| Two or more Races | 268 | 1.3% |
| Some other Race | 224 | 1.1% |
| Total | 19,977 | 100.0% |
Ancestry in Dodge County
The most populous ancestries reported in Dodge County are American (1,354 | 6.8%), English (1,225 | 6.1%), Irish (723 | 3.6%), Mexican (498 | 2.5%), and German (496 | 2.5%), together accounting for 21.5% of all Dodge County residents.
| Ancestry | # Population | % Population |
| African | 49 | 0.3% |
| American | 1,354 | 6.8% |
| Arab | 116 | 0.6% |
| Australian | 6 | 0.0% |
| Blackfeet | 30 | 0.2% |
| Brazilian | 5 | 0.0% |
| British | 480 | 2.4% |
| Canadian | 4 | 0.0% |
| Cherokee | 36 | 0.2% |
| Chilean | 20 | 0.1% |
| Colombian | 41 | 0.2% |
| Cuban | 34 | 0.2% |
| Danish | 9 | 0.1% |
| Dominican | 23 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 37 | 0.2% |
| English | 1,225 | 6.1% |
| European | 65 | 0.3% |
| Finnish | 1 | 0.0% |
| French | 158 | 0.8% |
| French Canadian | 6 | 0.0% |
| German | 496 | 2.5% |
| Greek | 10 | 0.1% |
| Guyanese | 25 | 0.1% |
| Hungarian | 5 | 0.0% |
| Indian (Asian) | 4 | 0.0% |
| Irish | 723 | 3.6% |
| Italian | 117 | 0.6% |
| Korean | 3 | 0.0% |
| Lebanese | 95 | 0.5% |
| Lithuanian | 6 | 0.0% |
| Mexican | 498 | 2.5% |
| Mexican American Indian | 9 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian | 3 | 0.0% |
| Nigerian | 6 | 0.0% |
| Pakistani | 25 | 0.1% |
| Palestinian | 21 | 0.1% |
| Polish | 2 | 0.0% |
| Portuguese | 8 | 0.0% |
| Pueblo | 39 | 0.2% |
| Puerto Rican | 69 | 0.4% |
| Russian | 25 | 0.1% |
| Scotch-Irish | 142 | 0.7% |
| Scottish | 160 | 0.8% |
| Seminole | 12 | 0.1% |
| Slovak | 10 | 0.1% |
| South American | 78 | 0.4% |
| Spaniard | 60 | 0.3% |
| Subsaharan African | 55 | 0.3% |
| Swedish | 17 | 0.1% |
| Swiss | 14 | 0.1% |
| Venezuelan | 17 | 0.1% |
| Welsh | 25 | 0.1% | View All 52 Rows |
Immigrants in Dodge County
The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Dodge County came from Latin America (292 | 1.5%), Central America (112 | 0.6%), Mexico (112 | 0.6%), Caribbean (108 | 0.5%), and Dominican Republic (77 | 0.4%), together accounting for 3.5% of all Dodge County residents.
| Immigration Origin | # Population | % Population |
| Asia | 4 | 0.0% |
| Brazil | 5 | 0.0% |
| Canada | 9 | 0.1% |
| Caribbean | 108 | 0.5% |
| Central America | 112 | 0.6% |
| Chile | 20 | 0.1% |
| China | 4 | 0.0% |
| Colombia | 5 | 0.0% |
| Cuba | 31 | 0.2% |
| Dominican Republic | 77 | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 4 | 0.0% |
| Europe | 30 | 0.2% |
| Germany | 10 | 0.1% |
| Guyana | 25 | 0.1% |
| Latin America | 292 | 1.5% |
| Mexico | 112 | 0.6% |
| Northern Europe | 20 | 0.1% |
| South America | 72 | 0.4% |
| Venezuela | 17 | 0.1% |
| Western Europe | 10 | 0.1% | View All 20 Rows |
Sex and Age in Dodge County
Sex and Age in Dodge County
The most populous age groups in Dodge County are 55 to 59 Years (906 | 8.6%) for men and 35 to 39 Years (827 | 8.7%) for women.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 496 (4.7%) | 446 (4.7%) |
| 5 to 9 Years | 353 (3.4%) | 519 (5.5%) |
| 10 to 14 Years | 773 (7.4%) | 604 (6.4%) |
| 15 to 19 Years | 690 (6.6%) | 509 (5.4%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 630 (6.0%) | 546 (5.8%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 601 (5.7%) | 469 (5.0%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 857 (8.2%) | 496 (5.2%) |
| 35 to 39 Years | 799 (7.6%) | 827 (8.7%) |
| 40 to 44 Years | 794 (7.6%) | 308 (3.3%) |
| 45 to 49 Years | 799 (7.6%) | 592 (6.2%) |
| 50 to 54 Years | 621 (5.9%) | 700 (7.4%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 906 (8.6%) | 561 (5.9%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 520 (5.0%) | 763 (8.1%) |
| 65 to 69 Years | 781 (7.4%) | 813 (8.6%) |
| 70 to 74 Years | 311 (3.0%) | 376 (4.0%) |
| 75 to 79 Years | 256 (2.4%) | 523 (5.5%) |
| 80 to 84 Years | 220 (2.1%) | 206 (2.2%) |
| 85 Years and over | 94 (0.9%) | 218 (2.3%) |
| Total | 10,501 (100.0%) | 9,476 (100.0%) |
Families and Households in Dodge County
Median Family Size in Dodge County
The median family size in Dodge County is 3.29 persons per family, with single female/mother families (1,031 | 22.8%) accounting for the largest median family size of 4.05 persons per family. On the other hand, married-couple families (3,126 | 69.2%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.96 persons per family.
| Family Type | # Families | Family Size |
| Married-Couple | 3,126 (69.2%) | 2.96 |
| Single Male/Father | 363 (8.0%) | 3.88 |
| Single Female/Mother | 1,031 (22.8%) | 4.05 |
| Total Families | 4,520 (100.0%) | 3.29 |
Median Household Size in Dodge County
The median household size in Dodge County is 2.77 persons per household, with single male/father households (363 | 5.5%) accounting for the largest median household size of 4.73 persons per household. non-family households (2,088 | 31.6%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.32 persons per household.
| Household Type | # Households | Household Size |
| Married-Couple | 3,126 (47.3%) | 3.00 |
| Single Male/Father | 363 (5.5%) | 4.73 |
| Single Female/Mother | 1,031 (15.6%) | 4.31 |
| Non-family | 2,088 (31.6%) | 1.32 |
| Total Households | 6,608 (100.0%) | 2.77 |
Household Size by Marriage Status in Dodge County
Out of a total of 6,608 households in Dodge County, 4,520 (68.4%) are family households, while 2,088 (31.6%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 2,182, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 1,741.
| Household Size | Family Households | Nonfamily Households |
| 1-Person Households | - | 1,741 (26.4%) |
| 2-Person Households | 2,182 (33.0%) | 333 (5.0%) |
| 3-Person Households | 943 (14.3%) | 9 (0.1%) |
| 4-Person Households | 897 (13.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5-Person Households | 330 (5.0%) | 5 (0.1%) |
| 6-Person Households | 95 (1.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 7+ Person Households | 73 (1.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 4,520 (68.4%) | 2,088 (31.6%) |
Female Fertility in Dodge County
Fertility by Age in Dodge County
Average fertility rate in Dodge County is 41.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 83.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 79.6% of all women with births.
| Age Bracket | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| 15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| 20 to 34 years | 125 (79.6%) | 83.0 |
| 35 to 50 years | 32 (20.4%) | 17.0 |
| Total | 157 (100.0%) | 41.0 |
Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Dodge County
52.2% of women with births (157) in Dodge County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 55.2% 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 18.8% of them unmarried.
| Age Bracket | Married | Unmarried |
| 15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 20 to 34 years | 56 (44.8%) | 69 (55.2%) |
| 35 to 50 years | 26 (81.2%) | 6 (18.8%) |
| Total | 82 (52.2%) | 75 (47.8%) |
Fertility by Education in Dodge County
Average fertility rate in Dodge County is 41.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the highest fertility rate of 95.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 6.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 44.6% of all women with births.
| Educational Attainment | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| Less than High School | 5 (3.2%) | 6.0 |
| High School Diploma | 45 (28.7%) | 51.0 |
| College or Associate's Degree | 70 (44.6%) | 52.0 |
| Bachelor's Degree | 17 (10.8%) | 29.0 |
| Graduate Degree | 20 (12.7%) | 95.0 |
| Total | 157 (100.0%) | 41.0 |
Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Dodge County
47.8% of women with births in Dodge County 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 college or associate's degree are least likely to be married with 77.1% of them unmarried at childbirth.
| Educational Attainment | Married | Unmarried |
| Less than High School | 5 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| High School Diploma | 24 (53.3%) | 21 (46.7%) |
| College or Associate's Degree | 16 (22.9%) | 54 (77.1%) |
| Bachelor's Degree | 17 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Graduate Degree | 20 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 82 (52.2%) | 75 (47.8%) |
Employment Characteristics in Dodge County
Employment by Class of Employer in Dodge County
Among the 7,620 employed individuals in Dodge County, private company employees (5,118 | 67.2%), state government employees (549 | 7.2%), and local government employees (526 | 6.9%) make up the most common classes of employment.
| Employer Class | # Employees | % Employees |
| Private Company Employees | 5,118 | 67.2% |
| Self-Employed (Incorporated) | 170 | 2.2% |
| Self-Employed (Not Incorporated) | 436 | 5.7% |
| Not-for-profit Organizations | 465 | 6.1% |
| Local Government Employees | 526 | 6.9% |
| State Government Employees | 549 | 7.2% |
| Federal Government Employees | 353 | 4.6% |
| Unpaid Family Workers | 3 | 0.0% |
| Total | 7,620 | 100.0% |
Employment Status by Age in Dodge County
According to the labor force statistics for Dodge County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (16,593), 48.1% or 7,981 individuals are in the labor force, with 2.9% or 231 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 35 to 44 years, with 73.2% or 1,997 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 14.3% or 56 of them being unemployed.
| Age Bracket | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| 16 to 19 Years | 392 (39.0%) | 56 (14.3%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 711 (60.5%) | 35 (4.9%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 600 (56.1%) | 2 (0.3%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 850 (62.8%) | 3 (0.4%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 1,997 (73.2%) | 46 (2.3%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 1,711 (63.1%) | 60 (3.5%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 893 (60.9%) | 9 (1.0%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 411 (32.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 319 (14.0%) | 20 (6.3%) |
| 75 Years and over | 85 (5.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 7,981 (48.1%) | 231 (2.9%) |
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Dodge County
According to labor force statistics for Dodge County, 60.9% of individuals (6,463) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (10,613) are in the labor force, with 1.8% or 116 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 86.6% or 1,406 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with college / associate degree education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 2.8% or 61 of them being unemployed.
| Educational Attainment | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| Less than High School | 498 (37.1%) | 11 (0.8%) |
| High School Diploma | 2,375 (57.4%) | 41 (1.0%) |
| College / Associate Degree | 2,183 (62.2%) | 98 (2.8%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 1,406 (86.6%) | 34 (2.1%) |
| Total | 6,463 (60.9%) | 191 (1.8%) |
Employment Occupations by Sex in Dodge County
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations
The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Dodge County are Management (768 | 9.9%), Community & Social Service (759 | 9.8%), Education Instruction & Library (440 | 5.7%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (350 | 4.5%), and Health Technologists (251 | 3.3%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex
Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Dodge County, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), Computers, Engineering & Science (95.0%), and Legal Services & Support (84.1%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Diagnosing & Treating (90.3%), Health Technologists (86.5%), and Education Instruction & Library (72.1%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Management | 389 (50.6%) | 379 (49.3%) |
| Business & Financial | 74 (41.3%) | 105 (58.7%) |
| Computers, Engineering & Science | 134 (95.0%) | 7 (5.0%) |
| Computers & Mathematics | 34 (82.9%) | 7 (17.1%) |
| Architecture & Engineering | 100 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Life, Physical & Social Science | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Community & Social Service | 303 (39.9%) | 456 (60.1%) |
| Education, Arts & Media | 82 (62.6%) | 49 (37.4%) |
| Legal Services & Support | 37 (84.1%) | 7 (15.9%) |
| Education Instruction & Library | 123 (28.0%) | 317 (72.1%) |
| Arts, Media & Entertainment | 61 (42.4%) | 83 (57.6%) |
| Health Diagnosing & Treating | 34 (9.7%) | 316 (90.3%) |
| Health Technologists | 34 (13.6%) | 217 (86.5%) |
| Total (Category) | 934 (42.5%) | 1,263 (57.5%) |
| Total (Overall) | 4,343 (56.2%) | 3,385 (43.8%) |
Services Occupations
The most common Services occupations in Dodge County are Food Preparation & Serving (312 | 4.0%), Cleaning & Maintenance (241 | 3.1%), Personal Care & Service (232 | 3.0%), Healthcare Support (181 | 2.3%), and Security & Protection (166 | 2.1%).
Services Occupations by Sex
Within the Services occupations in Dodge County, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (65.1%), Security & Protection (62.1%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (50.2%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (99.5%), Personal Care & Service (92.7%), and Food Preparation & Serving (89.7%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Healthcare Support | 1 (0.5%) | 180 (99.5%) |
| Security & Protection | 103 (62.1%) | 63 (38.0%) |
| Firefighting & Prevention | 17 (50.0%) | 17 (50.0%) |
| Law Enforcement | 86 (65.1%) | 46 (34.8%) |
| Food Preparation & Serving | 32 (10.3%) | 280 (89.7%) |
| Cleaning & Maintenance | 121 (50.2%) | 120 (49.8%) |
| Personal Care & Service | 17 (7.3%) | 215 (92.7%) |
| Total (Category) | 274 (24.2%) | 858 (75.8%) |
| Total (Overall) | 4,343 (56.2%) | 3,385 (43.8%) |
Sales and Office Occupations
The most common Sales and Office occupations in Dodge County are Office & Administration (950 | 12.3%), and Sales & Related (243 | 3.1%).
Sales and Office Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Sales & Related | 64 (26.3%) | 179 (73.7%) |
| Office & Administration | 255 (26.8%) | 695 (73.2%) |
| Total (Category) | 319 (26.7%) | 874 (73.3%) |
| Total (Overall) | 4,343 (56.2%) | 3,385 (43.8%) |
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations
The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Dodge County are Construction & Extraction (703 | 9.1%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (614 | 8.0%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (74 | 1.0%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Farming, Fishing & Forestry | 70 (94.6%) | 4 (5.4%) |
| Construction & Extraction | 667 (94.9%) | 36 (5.1%) |
| Installation, Maintenance & Repair | 608 (99.0%) | 6 (1.0%) |
| Total (Category) | 1,345 (96.7%) | 46 (3.3%) |
| Total (Overall) | 4,343 (56.2%) | 3,385 (43.8%) |
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations
The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Dodge County are Production (1,109 | 14.3%), Transportation (438 | 5.7%), and Material Moving (268 | 3.5%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Production | 911 (82.2%) | 198 (17.8%) |
| Transportation | 387 (88.4%) | 51 (11.6%) |
| Material Moving | 173 (64.5%) | 95 (35.4%) |
| Total (Category) | 1,471 (81.0%) | 344 (19.0%) |
| Total (Overall) | 4,343 (56.2%) | 3,385 (43.8%) |
Employment Industries by Sex in Dodge County
Employment Industries in Dodge County
The major employment industries in Dodge County include Manufacturing (1,868 | 24.2%), Health Care & Social Assistance (874 | 11.3%), Public Administration (853 | 11.0%), Accommodation & Food Services (734 | 9.5%), and Construction (719 | 9.3%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Dodge County
The Dodge County industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Utilities (100.0%), and Construction (96.2%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (100.0%), Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (100.0%), and Wholesale Trade (98.1%).
| Industry | Male | Female |
| Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting | 93 (65.0%) | 50 (35.0%) |
| Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction | 4 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Construction | 692 (96.2%) | 27 (3.8%) |
| Manufacturing | 1,393 (74.6%) | 475 (25.4%) |
| Wholesale Trade | 1 (1.9%) | 52 (98.1%) |
| Retail Trade | 361 (70.9%) | 148 (29.1%) |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 298 (86.1%) | 48 (13.9%) |
| Utilities | 42 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Information | 23 (56.1%) | 18 (43.9%) |
| Finance & Insurance | 31 (15.3%) | 171 (84.7%) |
| Real Estate, Rental & Leasing | 0 (0.0%) | 48 (100.0%) |
| Professional & Scientific | 74 (41.1%) | 106 (58.9%) |
| Enterprise Management | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Administrative & Support | 73 (38.6%) | 116 (61.4%) |
| Educational Services | 199 (34.7%) | 375 (65.3%) |
| Health Care & Social Assistance | 179 (20.5%) | 695 (79.5%) |
| Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 0 (0.0%) | 44 (100.0%) |
| Accommodation & Food Services | 262 (35.7%) | 472 (64.3%) |
| Public Administration | 452 (53.0%) | 401 (47.0%) |
| Total | 4,343 (56.2%) | 3,385 (43.8%) |
Education in Dodge County
School Enrollment in Dodge County
The most common levels of schooling among the 4,225 students in Dodge County are middle school (998 | 23.6%), high school (998 | 23.6%), and elementary school (923 | 21.8%).
| School Level | # Students | % Students |
| Nursery / Preschool | 309 | 7.3% |
| Kindergarten | 69 | 1.6% |
| Elementary School | 923 | 21.8% |
| Middle School | 998 | 23.6% |
| High School | 998 | 23.6% |
| College / Undergraduate | 730 | 17.3% |
| Graduate / Professional | 198 | 4.7% |
| Total | 4,225 | 100.0% |
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Dodge County
Out of a total of 4,225 students who are enrolled in schools in Dodge County, 570 (13.5%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 3,655 (86.5%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 5 to 9 year old has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 201 (25.6% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 606 (94.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
| Age Bracket | Public School | Private School |
| 3 to 4 Year Olds | 195 (82.3%) | 42 (17.7%) |
| 5 to 9 Year Old | 583 (74.4%) | 201 (25.6%) |
| 10 to 14 Year Olds | 1,279 (93.4%) | 91 (6.6%) |
| 15 to 17 Year Olds | 606 (94.0%) | 39 (6.0%) |
| 18 to 19 Year Olds | 262 (84.2%) | 49 (15.8%) |
| 20 to 24 Year Olds | 309 (79.2%) | 81 (20.8%) |
| 25 to 34 Year Olds | 241 (89.9%) | 27 (10.1%) |
| 35 Years and over | 179 (81.4%) | 41 (18.6%) |
| Total | 3,655 (86.5%) | 570 (13.5%) |
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Dodge County
Education (565 | 24.3%), business (262 | 11.3%), communications (255 | 11.0%), science & technology (217 | 9.3%), and psychology (192 | 8.3%) are the most common fields of study among 2,327 individuals in Dodge County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
| Field of Study | # Graduates | % Graduates |
| Computers & Mathematics | 84 | 3.6% |
| Bio, Nature & Agricultural | 120 | 5.2% |
| Physical & Health Sciences | 77 | 3.3% |
| Psychology | 192 | 8.3% |
| Social Sciences | 89 | 3.8% |
| Engineering | 163 | 7.0% |
| Multidisciplinary Studies | 1 | 0.0% |
| Science & Technology | 217 | 9.3% |
| Business | 262 | 11.3% |
| Education | 565 | 24.3% |
| Literature & Languages | 101 | 4.3% |
| Liberal Arts & History | 20 | 0.9% |
| Visual & Performing Arts | 34 | 1.5% |
| Communications | 255 | 11.0% |
| Arts & Humanities | 147 | 6.3% |
| Total | 2,327 | 100.0% |
Transportation & Commute in Dodge County
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Dodge County
The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Dodge County are males with 2 vehicles (1,451, accounting for 34.2%) and females with 2 vehicles (846, making up 44.0%).
| Vehicles Available | Male | Female |
| No Vehicle | 295 (7.0%) | 112 (3.4%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 839 (19.8%) | 776 (23.5%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 1,451 (34.2%) | 846 (25.7%) |
| 3 Vehicles | 845 (19.9%) | 976 (29.6%) |
| 4 Vehicles | 422 (10.0%) | 374 (11.4%) |
| 5 or more Vehicles | 390 (9.2%) | 212 (6.4%) |
| Total | 4,242 (100.0%) | 3,296 (100.0%) |
Commute Time in Dodge County
The most frequently occuring commute durations in Dodge County are 10 to 14 minutes (1,294 commuters, 17.5%), 15 to 19 minutes (1,250 commuters, 17.0%), and 45 to 59 minutes (1,065 commuters, 14.4%).
| Commute Time | # Commuters | % Commuters |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 103 | 1.4% |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 823 | 11.2% |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 1,294 | 17.5% |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 1,250 | 17.0% |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 585 | 7.9% |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 375 | 5.1% |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 656 | 8.9% |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 111 | 1.5% |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 52 | 0.7% |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 1,065 | 14.4% |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 797 | 10.8% |
| 90 or more Minutes | 261 | 3.5% |
Commute Time by Sex in Dodge County
The most common commute times in Dodge County are 45 to 59 minutes (851 commuters, 20.6%) for males and 10 to 14 minutes (814 commuters, 25.1%) for females.
| Commute Time | Male | Female |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 36 (0.9%) | 67 (2.1%) |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 337 (8.2%) | 486 (15.0%) |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 480 (11.6%) | 814 (25.1%) |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 720 (17.4%) | 530 (16.4%) |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 345 (8.4%) | 240 (7.4%) |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 233 (5.6%) | 142 (4.4%) |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 455 (11.0%) | 201 (6.2%) |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 55 (1.3%) | 56 (1.7%) |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 7 (0.2%) | 45 (1.4%) |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 851 (20.6%) | 214 (6.6%) |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 416 (10.1%) | 381 (11.8%) |
| 90 or more Minutes | 196 (4.7%) | 65 (2.0%) |
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Dodge County
The most frequent times of departure to work in Dodge County are 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM (660, 16.0%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (714, 22.0%) for females.
| Time of Departure | Male | Female |
| 12:00 AM to 4:59 AM | 478 (11.6%) | 208 (6.4%) |
| 5:00 AM to 5:29 AM | 247 (6.0%) | 165 (5.1%) |
| 5:30 AM to 5:59 AM | 412 (10.0%) | 107 (3.3%) |
| 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM | 420 (10.2%) | 128 (4.0%) |
| 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM | 660 (16.0%) | 345 (10.6%) |
| 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM | 561 (13.6%) | 714 (22.0%) |
| 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM | 382 (9.2%) | 485 (15.0%) |
| 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM | 431 (10.4%) | 267 (8.2%) |
| 8:30 AM to 8:59 AM | 41 (1.0%) | 58 (1.8%) |
| 9:00 AM to 9:59 AM | 241 (5.8%) | 279 (8.6%) |
| 10:00 AM to 10:59 AM | 0 (0.0%) | 61 (1.9%) |
| 11:00 AM to 11:59 AM | 19 (0.5%) | 56 (1.7%) |
| 12:00 PM to 3:59 PM | 53 (1.3%) | 182 (5.6%) |
| 4:00 PM to 11:59 PM | 186 (4.5%) | 186 (5.7%) |
| Total | 4,131 (100.0%) | 3,241 (100.0%) |
Housing Occupancy in Dodge County
Occupancy by Ownership in Dodge County
Of the total 6,608 dwellings in Dodge County, owner-occupied units account for 4,579 (69.3%), while renter-occupied units make up 2,029 (30.7%).
| Occupancy | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Owner Occupied Housing Units | 4,579 | 69.3% |
| Renter-Occupied Housing Units | 2,029 | 30.7% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units | 6,608 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Household Size in Dodge County
| Household Size | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| 1-Person Household | 1,741 | 26.4% |
| 2-Person Household | 2,515 | 38.1% |
| 3-Person Household | 952 | 14.4% |
| 4+ Person Household | 1,400 | 21.2% |
| Total Housing Units | 6,608 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Dodge County
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1-Person Household | 1,067 (61.3%) | 674 (38.7%) |
| 2-Person Household | 1,866 (74.2%) | 649 (25.8%) |
| 3-Person Household | 598 (62.8%) | 354 (37.2%) |
| 4+ Person Household | 1,048 (74.9%) | 352 (25.1%) |
| Total Housing Units | 4,579 (69.3%) | 2,029 (30.7%) |
Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Dodge County
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than High School | 301 (41.6%) | 423 (58.4%) |
| High School Diploma | 1,837 (70.4%) | 774 (29.6%) |
| College/Associate Degree | 1,439 (67.9%) | 680 (32.1%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 1,002 (86.8%) | 152 (13.2%) |
Occupancy by Age of Householder in Dodge County
| Age Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Under 35 Years | 889 | 13.5% |
| 35 to 44 Years | 959 | 14.5% |
| 45 to 54 Years | 1,303 | 19.7% |
| 55 to 64 Years | 1,430 | 21.6% |
| 65 to 74 Years | 1,139 | 17.2% |
| 75 to 84 Years | 712 | 10.8% |
| 85 Years and Over | 176 | 2.7% |
| Total | 6,608 | 100.0% |
Housing Finances in Dodge County
Median Income by Occupancy in Dodge County
| Occupancy Type | # Households | Median Income |
| Owner-Occupied | 4,579 (69.3%) | $57,525 |
| Renter-Occupied | 2,029 (30.7%) | $29,388 |
| Average | 6,608 (100.0%) | $46,091 |
Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Dodge County
| Income Bracket | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $5,000 | 156 (3.4%) | 238 (11.7%) |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 149 (3.3%) | 40 (2.0%) |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 240 (5.2%) | 324 (16.0%) |
| $15,000 to $19,999 | 219 (4.8%) | 181 (8.9%) |
| $20,000 to $24,999 | 199 (4.3%) | 68 (3.4%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 422 (9.2%) | 331 (16.3%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 605 (13.2%) | 327 (16.1%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 672 (14.7%) | 365 (18.0%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 615 (13.4%) | 79 (3.9%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 867 (18.9%) | 12 (0.6%) |
| $150,000 or more | 435 (9.5%) | 64 (3.2%) |
| Total | 4,579 (100.0%) | 2,029 (100.0%) |
Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Dodge County
| Monthly Cost | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $300 | 780 (17.0%) | 105 (5.2%) |
| $300 to $499 | 1,048 (22.9%) | 256 (12.6%) |
| $500 to $799 | 930 (20.3%) | 832 (41.0%) |
| $800 to $999 | 387 (8.5%) | 374 (18.4%) |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 697 (15.2%) | 153 (7.5%) |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 350 (7.6%) | 57 (2.8%) |
| $2,000 to $2,499 | 133 (2.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $2,500 to $2,999 | 212 (4.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $3,000 or more | 42 (0.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 4,579 (100.0%) | 2,029 (100.0%) |
Physical Housing Characteristics in Dodge County
Housing Structures in Dodge County
| Structure Type | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Single Unit, Detached | 4,056 | 61.4% |
| Single Unit, Attached | 87 | 1.3% |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 95 | 1.4% |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 319 | 4.8% |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 135 | 2.0% |
| 10 or more Apartments | 71 | 1.1% |
| Mobile Home / Other | 1,845 | 27.9% |
| Total | 6,608 | 100.0% |
Housing Structures by Occupancy in Dodge County
| Structure Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Single Unit, Detached | 3,295 (81.2%) | 761 (18.8%) |
| Single Unit, Attached | 17 (19.5%) | 70 (80.5%) |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 95 (100.0%) |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 319 (100.0%) |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 135 (100.0%) |
| 10 or more Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 71 (100.0%) |
| Mobile Home / Other | 1,267 (68.7%) | 578 (31.3%) |
| Total | 4,579 (69.3%) | 2,029 (30.7%) |
Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Dodge County
| Number of Rooms | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1 Room | 6 (0.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 2 or 3 Rooms | 117 (2.6%) | 319 (15.7%) |
| 4 or 5 Rooms | 797 (17.4%) | 921 (45.4%) |
| 6 or 7 Rooms | 1,773 (38.7%) | 464 (22.9%) |
| 8 or more Rooms | 1,886 (41.2%) | 325 (16.0%) |
| Total | 4,579 (100.0%) | 2,029 (100.0%) |
Housing Structure by Heating Type in Dodge County
| Heating Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Utility Gas | 706 (15.4%) | 289 (14.2%) |
| Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas | 294 (6.4%) | 75 (3.7%) |
| Electricity | 3,509 (76.6%) | 1,629 (80.3%) |
| Fuel Oil or Kerosene | 2 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Coal or Coke | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| All other Fuels | 41 (0.9%) | 21 (1.0%) |
| No Fuel Used | 27 (0.6%) | 15 (0.7%) |
| Total | 4,579 (100.0%) | 2,029 (100.0%) |
Household Vehicle Usage in Dodge County
| Vehicles per Household | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| No Vehicle | 97 (2.1%) | 362 (17.8%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 928 (20.3%) | 1,038 (51.2%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 1,774 (38.7%) | 536 (26.4%) |
| 3 or more Vehicles | 1,780 (38.9%) | 93 (4.6%) |
| Total | 4,579 (100.0%) | 2,029 (100.0%) |
Real Estate & Mortgages in Dodge County
Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Dodge County
| Characteristic | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Housing Units | 2,701 | 1,878 |
| Median Property Value | $74,600 | $157,600 |
| Median Household Income | $48,869 | $261 |
| Monthly Housing Costs | $419 | $36 |
| Real Estate Taxes | $567 | $81 |
Property Value by Mortgage Status in Dodge County
| Property Value | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $50,000 | 745 (27.6%) | 168 (8.9%) |
| $50,000 to $99,999 | 965 (35.7%) | 329 (17.5%) |
| $100,000 to $299,999 | 828 (30.7%) | 1,146 (61.0%) |
| $300,000 to $499,999 | 90 (3.3%) | 203 (10.8%) |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 52 (1.9%) | 18 (1.0%) |
| $750,000 to $999,999 | 15 (0.6%) | 14 (0.7%) |
| $1,000,000 or more | 6 (0.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 2,701 (100.0%) | 1,878 (100.0%) |
Household Income by Mortgage Status in Dodge County
| Household Income | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $10,000 | 193 (7.1%) | 138 (7.3%) |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 541 (20.0%) | 112 (6.0%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 163 (6.0%) | 117 (6.2%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 506 (18.7%) | 259 (13.8%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 494 (18.3%) | 99 (5.3%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 360 (13.3%) | 178 (9.5%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 270 (10.0%) | 255 (13.6%) |
| $150,000 or more | 174 (6.4%) | 597 (31.8%) |
| Total | 2,701 (100.0%) | 1,878 (100.0%) |
Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Dodge County
| Value-to-Income Ratio | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than 2.0x | 1,424 (52.7%) | 84,730 (4,511.7%) |
| 2.0x to 2.9x | 362 (13.4%) | 891 (47.4%) |
| 3.0x to 3.9x | 333 (12.3%) | 385 (20.5%) |
| 4.0x or more | 517 (19.1%) | 155 (8.3%) |
| Total | 2,701 (100.0%) | 1,878 (100.0%) |
Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Dodge County
| Property Taxes | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $800 | 1,505 (55.7%) | 1 (0.1%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 529 (19.6%) | 457 (24.3%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 431 (16.0%) | 665 (35.4%) |
| Total | 2,701 (100.0%) | 1,878 (100.0%) |
Health & Disability in Dodge County
Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Dodge County
| Age Bracket | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under 6 Years | 1,090 (99.9%) | 1 (0.1%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 2,891 (96.3%) | 110 (3.7%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 1,081 (73.1%) | 397 (26.9%) |
| 26 to 34 Years | 1,161 (59.2%) | 800 (40.8%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 1,746 (73.3%) | 635 (26.7%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 1,883 (76.6%) | 575 (23.4%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 2,317 (92.3%) | 194 (7.7%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 2,202 (99.7%) | 6 (0.3%) |
| 75 Years and older | 1,352 (99.9%) | 1 (0.1%) |
| Total | 15,723 (85.3%) | 2,719 (14.7%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Dodge County
| Citizenship Status | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Native Born | 1,090 (99.9%) | 1 (0.1%) |
| Foreign Born, Citizen | 2,891 (96.3%) | 110 (3.7%) |
| Foreign Born, not a Citizen | 1,081 (73.1%) | 397 (26.9%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Dodge County
| Household Income | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under $25,000 | 3,066 (89.1%) | 375 (10.9%) |
| $25,000 to $49,999 | 3,244 (79.9%) | 815 (20.1%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 2,781 (76.4%) | 860 (23.6%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 1,945 (82.6%) | 410 (17.4%) |
| $100,000 and over | 4,561 (95.2%) | 228 (4.8%) |
Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Dodge County
| Age Bracket | Public Insurance | Private Insurance |
| Under 6 | 617 (56.6%) | 491 (45.0%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 1,199 (40.0%) | 1,865 (62.2%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 352 (23.8%) | 729 (49.3%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 163 (8.3%) | 1,004 (51.2%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 261 (11.0%) | 1,522 (63.9%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 613 (24.9%) | 1,431 (58.2%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 1,010 (40.2%) | 1,779 (70.9%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 2,068 (93.7%) | 1,322 (59.9%) |
| 75 Years and over | 1,324 (97.9%) | 741 (54.8%) |
| Total | 7,607 (41.2%) | 10,884 (59.0%) |
Disability Status by Sex by Age in Dodge County
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 4 (0.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 142 (9.8%) | 80 (5.6%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 56 (2.8%) | 414 (24.3%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 826 (22.8%) | 717 (19.2%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 509 (49.1%) | 583 (49.7%) |
| 75 Years and over | 258 (50.0%) | 408 (48.7%) |
Disability Class by Sex by Age in Dodge County
Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 4 (0.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 15 (1.0%) | 60 (4.2%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 4 (0.2%) | 97 (5.7%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 356 (9.8%) | 54 (1.5%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 173 (16.7%) | 157 (13.4%) |
| 75 Years and over | 173 (33.5%) | 177 (21.1%) |
Disability Class: Vision Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 4 (0.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 33 (2.3%) | 9 (0.6%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 4 (0.2%) | 52 (3.1%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 216 (6.0%) | 122 (3.3%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 226 (21.8%) | 142 (12.1%) |
| 75 Years and over | 45 (8.7%) | 47 (5.6%) |
Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 132 (9.1%) | 49 (3.4%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 43 (2.1%) | 210 (12.3%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 229 (6.3%) | 210 (5.6%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 78 (7.5%) | 187 (16.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 60 (11.6%) | 148 (17.7%) |
Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 5 (0.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 9 (0.4%) | 158 (9.3%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 328 (9.1%) | 528 (14.1%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 292 (28.2%) | 374 (31.9%) |
| 75 Years and over | 132 (25.6%) | 220 (26.3%) |
Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 36 (2.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 201 (11.8%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 115 (3.2%) | 150 (4.0%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 146 (14.1%) | 66 (5.6%) |
| 75 Years and over | 35 (6.8%) | 45 (5.4%) |
Technology Access in Dodge County
Computing Device Access in Dodge County
| Device Type | # Households | % Households |
| Desktop or Laptop | 4,272 | 64.6% |
| Smartphone | 5,230 | 79.1% |
| Tablet | 3,143 | 47.6% |
| No Computing Device | 862 | 13.0% |
| Total | 6,608 | 100.0% |
Internet Access in Dodge County
| Internet Type | # Households | % Households |
| Dial-Up Internet | 24 | 0.4% |
| Broadband Home | 2,910 | 44.0% |
| Cellular Data Only | 1,045 | 15.8% |
| Satellite Internet | 895 | 13.5% |
| No Internet | 2,063 | 31.2% |
| Total | 6,608 | 100.0% |
Dodge County Summary
Dodge County, Georgia is located in the southeastern part of the state, and is part of the Macon-Warner Robins metropolitan statistical area. The county was created in 1870 from parts of Appling, Telfair, and Pulaski counties. The county seat is Eastman, and the county is named for William E. Dodge, a New York businessman and philanthropist.
Geography
Dodge County covers an area of 441 square miles, and is located in the Coastal Plain region of Georgia. The county is bordered by Telfair County to the north, Wilcox County to the east, Laurens County to the south, and Pulaski County to the west. The Ocmulgee River forms the western boundary of the county. The terrain is mostly flat, with some rolling hills in the northern part of the county. The county is mostly covered in pine and hardwood forests, with some agricultural land in the southern part of the county.
Demographics
As of the 2010 census, Dodge County had a population of 21,796. The racial makeup of the county was 68.3% White, 28.3% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.2% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.7% of the population.
The median household income in the county was $35,945, and the median family income was $43,945. The per capita income was $17,845. About 19.2% of the population was below the poverty line.
Economy
The economy of Dodge County is largely based on agriculture and manufacturing. The county is home to several large poultry processing plants, as well as a number of smaller agricultural operations. The county is also home to several manufacturing plants, including a paper mill and a furniture factory.
The county is served by two major highways, US Highway 441 and US Highway 23. The county is also served by the Ocmulgee Regional Airport, which provides air service to the region.
History
Dodge County was created in 1870 from parts of Appling, Telfair, and Pulaski counties. The county was named for William E. Dodge, a New York businessman and philanthropist. The county seat was originally located in Rhine, but was moved to Eastman in 1872.
The county was largely rural until the early 20th century, when the railroad was built through the county. This allowed for the development of several small towns, such as Chauncey, Rhine, and Eastman. The county also saw an influx of African American residents during this time, as many moved to the area to work in the railroad and agricultural industries.
In the mid-20th century, the county saw an influx of industry, as several large poultry processing plants were built in the area. This led to an increase in population, as many people moved to the area to work in the plants. The county also saw an increase in tourism, as the Ocmulgee River became a popular destination for fishing and boating.
Today, Dodge County is a largely rural county, with a population of just over 21,000. The county is home to several large poultry processing plants, as well as a number of smaller agricultural operations. The county is also home to several manufacturing plants, including a paper mill and a furniture factory. The county is served by two major highways, US Highway 441 and US Highway 23, and is served by the Ocmulgee Regional Airport.
Common Questions
What is Per Capita Income in Dodge County?
Per Capita income in Dodge County is $23,137.
What is the Median Family Income in Dodge County?
Median Family Income in Dodge County is $56,029.
What is the Median Household income in Dodge County?
Median Household Income in Dodge County is $46,091.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Dodge County?
Income or Wage Gap in Dodge County is 16.3%.
Women in Dodge County earn 83.7 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Dodge County?
Family Income Deficit in Dodge County is $10,135.
Families that are below poverty line in Dodge County earn $10,135 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Dodge County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Dodge County is 0.47.
What is the Total Population of Dodge County?
Total Population of Dodge County is 19,977.
What is the Total Male Population of Dodge County?
Total Male Population of Dodge County is 10,501.
What is the Total Female Population of Dodge County?
Total Female Population of Dodge County is 9,476.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Dodge County?
There are 110.82 Males per 100 Females in Dodge County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Dodge County?
There are 90.24 Females per 100 Males in Dodge County.
What is the Median Population Age in Dodge County?
Median Population Age in Dodge County is 42.0 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Dodge County
Average Family Size in Dodge County is 3.3 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Dodge County
Average Household Size in Dodge County is 2.8 People.
How Large is the Labor Force in Dodge County?
There are 7,981 People in the Labor Forcein in Dodge County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Dodge County?
48.1% of People are in the Labor Force in Dodge County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Dodge County?
Unemployment Rate in Dodge County is 2.9%.