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Dodge Center, MN
City in Dodge County, Minnesota.
Population
2,880
Land area
2.4sq mi
People per sq mi
1,194
ZIP codes
0
Dodge Center and its ZIP codes
Dodge Center at a glance
- Dodge Center is about 17 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $93,884 a year, 5% more than the Minnesota figure of $89,062.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $197,600 (40% below Minnesota) and median rent is $1,012 a month.
Local data for Dodge Center, MN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Dodge Center, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$93,884
Poverty rate
3.7%
Median home value
$197,600
Median rent
$1,012/mo
Homeownership
81.4%
Bachelor's or higher
16.7%
Median age
38.1
Average commute
25.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (981), Norwegian Americans (527), Irish Americans (190).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Dodge County. PPP loans are for Dodge Center.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Sep 2026, +1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$62,565
5,983 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$62,663
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$122M
FY 2026, $5,847 per person
How people get to work
Dodge Center, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.7%
- Carpooled9.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home6.6%
Average one-way commute: 25.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Dodge Center, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
514
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
30
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 4°F
36.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Dodge Center, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.0%
U.S. 33.3% +2.7 pts
Diabetes
9.4%
U.S. 12.1% -2.7 pts
Smoking
14.3%
U.S. 12.8% +1.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.0%
U.S. 11.1% -2.1 pts
Cities near Dodge Center
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| KassonCity | 4.9 mi | 3.5 |
| MantorvilleCity | 5.3 mi | 1.5 |
| ClaremontCity | 7.5 mi | 1.1 |
| West ConcordCity | 9.3 mi | 1.1 |
| HayfieldCity | 9.5 mi | 1.3 |
| ByronCity | 9.9 mi | 3.1 |
| WalthamCity | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| Blooming PrairieCity | 15 mi | 1.4 |
| SargeantCity | 15 mi | 0.8 |
| Pine IslandCity | 16 mi | 6.2 |
| OronocoCity | 18 mi | 2.9 |
| KenyonCity | 19 mi | 2.3 |
| OwatonnaCity | 19 mi | 15.2 |
| WanamingoCity | 19 mi | 1.4 |
| High ForestCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.3 |
| RochesterCity | 19 mi | 56.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Dodge Center, MN in?
- Dodge Center is in Dodge County, Minnesota.
- What is the population of Dodge Center, MN?
- About 2,880 people live in Dodge Center, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Dodge Center?
- Nearby places include Kasson (4.9 mi), Mantorville (5.3 mi), Claremont (7.5 mi), West Concord (9.3 mi), Hayfield (9.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023