Dodge Center, MN

City

Nearby Neighborhoods in Dodge Center

Neighborhood

Dodge, MN

Heritage Estate / Valley View Park

Berne / Fryers Mobile Home Park

West Gate Mobile Home Park

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Dodge Center

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

16.6%

Households with Children

31.7%

School Enrollment K-12

227

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 5.4%
School Age (5-17): 15.7%
Young Adults (18-34): 25.9%
Working Age (35-54): 27.9%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 10.6%
Seniors (65+): 14.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 3.3%
High School / GED: 38.6%
Some College or Associate's: 41.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 16.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 19.2%
Single Parents: 12.6%
Couples & Adults: 36.5%
Living Alone: 31.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 88.1%
Hispanic or Latino: 8.5%
Asian: 1.6%
Black or African American: 0.0%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 1.4%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.5%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 76.6%
Puerto Rican: 2.9%
Cuban: 0.0%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 7.8%
South American: 0.0%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 12.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 45.4%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 54.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 80.8%
Born in Other U.S. State: 15.1%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.8%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 2.2%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 1.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 88.5%
Spanish: 9.5%
European & Indo-European: 0.3%
East & Southeast Asian: 1.7%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 2.6%
Elementary (1-4): 2.1%
Middle School (5-8): 4.8%
High School (9-12): 5.2%
College / Graduate: 4.6%
Not Enrolled: 80.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources