Dodge County, Minnesota
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Dodge County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. As of 2000, the population is 17,731. Its county seat is Mantorville6.
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Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,139 km² (440 mi²). 1,138 km² (440 mi²) of it is land and 0 km² (0 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.03% water.
Adjacent counties
- Rice County (northwest)
- Goodhue County (northeast)
- Olmsted County (east)
- Mower County (south)
- Steele County (west)
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 17,731 people, 6,420 households, and 4,853 families residing in the county. The population density is 16/km² (40/mi²). There are 6,642 housing units at an average density of 6/km² (15/mi²). The racial makeup of the county is 96.58% White, 0.20% Black or African American, 0.17% Native American, 0.41% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 1.89% from other races, and 0.73% from two or more races. 2.99% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 6,420 households out of which 40.70% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.70% are married couples living together, 7.20% have a female householder with no husband present, and 24.40% are non-families. 20.20% of all households are made up of individuals and 9.70% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.73 and the average family size is 3.15.
In the county the population is spread out with 30.20% under the age of 18, 7.60% from 18 to 24, 29.90% from 25 to 44, 20.20% from 45 to 64, and 12.10% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 35 years. For every 100 females there are 98.80 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 97.90 males.
The median income for a household in the county is $47,437, and the median income for a family is $54,261. Males have a median income of $34,195 versus $25,903 for females. The per capita income for the county is $19,259. 5.80% of the population and 4.40% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 5.80% of those under the age of 18 and 9.60% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
Cities and towns
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† Blooming Prairie is mainly in Steele County but extends into Dodge County.
External link
- Dodge County government's website (http://www.co.dodge.mn.us/)
