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Fort Madison, IA Micro Area

U.S. Metropolitan statistical area (MSA)
Citation: U.S. Census Bureau (2024). American Community Survey (ACS) 5‑year estimates.

Demographics

32,893 Population
517.55 Square Miles
63.56 People Per Square Mile

Age

Median Age
43.6 years
Population By Age
Under 18 Years
21.25%
18 to 34
18.96%
35 to 64
37.58%
65 and Over
22.22%
Population By Age (Detailed)

Sex, Race & Ethnicity

Sex
Male
50.16%
Female
49.84%
Race & Ethnicity
*Hispanic includes respondents of any race. Other categories are non-Hispanic

Foreign Born and Place of Birth

Nativity
Foreign
1.93%
Native
98.07%
Place of Birth for Foreign Born Population
*Universe: Foreign-Born Population
Year of Entry for Foreign Born Population
2010 or Later
42.59%
2000 to 2009
12.15%
1990 to 1999
8.99%
Before 1990
36.28%
*Universe: Foreign-Born Population

Education

Education Attainment

Less Than High School
7.52%
High School Grad or Higher
92.48%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
21.69%
School Dropout Rate
In School
94.49%
Dropped Out
5.51%
*Universe Civilian Population 16 to 19 Years
Education Attainment for Population 25 and Over
*Universe: Population 25 Years and Over

Language

Population 5 Years and Over Who Speak Only English at Home
97.36%
Languages Other Than English Spoken At Home
*Universe: Population 5 Years and Over

Economics

Income

Per Capita Income
$34,999
Median Household Income
$62,382
Gini Index
0.45
Unemployment Rate
Employed
95.55%
Unemployed
4.45%
*Universe: Civilian Population In Labor Force 16+
Household Income
*Universe: Households

Poverty

Persons Below Poverty Level
13.09%
Population Under 18
Poverty
17.22%
Non-poverty
82.78%
Population 65 and Over
Poverty
9.1%
Non-poverty
90.9%

Transportation to Work

Average Commute to Work
20 minutes
Means of Transportation to Work
*Universe: Workers 16 Years and Over

Health Insurance

No Health Insurance Coverage
5.38%
With Health Insurance Coverage
94.62%
Public vs Private Health Coverage
*Universe: Noninstitutionalized Population

Households

Households

Average Household Size
2.21
Number of Households
14,323
Population by Household Type
*Universe: Population in Households

Marital Status

Single
51.2%
Married
48.79%
Marital Status Male
Never Married
33.67%
Now Married
49.12%
Widowed
3.72%
Divorced
13.48%
*Universe: Male Population 15 and Over
Marital Status Female
Never Married
25.39%
Now Married
48.48%
Widowed
11.38%
Divorced
14.75%
*Universe: Female Population 15 and Over

Fertility

Women 15-50 Who Had a Birth During Past Year
9.77%
Women Who Had a Birth During Past Year by Age
*Universe: Women 15-50 Years

Housing

Units & Occupancy

Number of Housing Units
15,794
Occupancy Status
Occupied
90.69%
Vacant
9.31%
*Universe: Housing Units
Occupied Housing Units
Owner Occupied
76.34%
Renter Occupied
23.66%
*Universe: Occupied Housing Units
Vacant Housing Units
For Rent
18.35%
For Sale
7.27%
Other
74.37%
*Universe: Vacant housing units

Housing Unit Structure

Median Year Structure Built
1960
Types of Structures
Single Unit
81.92%
Multi Unit
14.13%
Mobile Home
3.77%
Boat, RV, Van, etc.
0.18%
*Universe: Housing Units
Mortgage Status
With Mortgage
51.37%
Without Mortgage
48.63%
*Universe: Owner Occupied Housing Units
Year Householder Moved Into Unit
*Universe: Population in Occupied Housing Units

House Value

Median Value
$141,400
Median Gross Rent
$835
Value of Owner-Occupied Housing Units
*Universe: Owner-occupied Housing Units

Geographical Mobility

Moved Since Previous Year
11.37%
Residence 1 Year Ago
*Universe: Population 1 Year and Over

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