Central Iowa Times

Of the 24,278 people residing in Fort Dodge, IA in 2019, the median age was 36, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the Central Iowa Times.

The largest number of people were in the 25 to 34 age bracket with the fewest number of people in the age bracket for people over the age of 84.

An agency of the U.S. Federal Statistical System, the Census Bureau is responsible for compiling statistical facts about the American people, places and economy. Data for this story was compiled from the bureau’s American Community Survey. Information from the survey helps to determine how federal and state funds are distributed.

Age	Estimated Number	% of overall Population
Under 5 years old	1,389	5.7
5 to 9 years old	1,479	6.1
10 to 14 years old	1,311	5.4
15 to 19 years old	2,050	8.4
20 to 24 years old	2,119	8.7
25 to 34 years old	3,233	13.3
35 to 44 years old	2,854	11.8
45 to 54 years old	2,618	10.8
55 to 64 years old	3,051	12.6
65 to 74 years old	2,116	8.7
75 to 84 years old	1,307	5.4
85 and older years old	751	3.1

Source: US Census Bureau