Fort Madison, Iowa Population 2022
Fort Madison is a city located in Lee County Iowa. Fort Madison has a 2020 population of 10,141. Fort Madison is currently declining at a rate of -0.59% annually and its population has decreased by -8.57% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 11,091 in 2010.
The average household income in Fort Madison is $56,680 with a poverty rate of 15.89%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $709 per month, and the median house value is $81,600. The median age in Fort Madison is 42.5 years, 40 years for males, and 45.2 years for females.
Fort Madison Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Fort Madisonwas:
- White: 93.66%
- Black or African American: 3.62%
- Two or more races: 2.33%
- Other race: 0.23%
- Native American: 0.12%
- Asian: 0.03%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
2021 and 2022 population is estimated by projecting the 2019 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 57,346 | -408 | -0.71% |
| 2020 | 57,754 | -408 | -0.71% |
| 2019 | 58,162 | -408 | -0.70% |
| 2018 | 58,570 | -324 | -0.55% |
| 2017 | 58,894 | -508 | -0.86% |
| 2016 | 59,402 | -516 | -0.87% |
| 2015 | 59,918 | -351 | -0.59% |
| 2014 | 60,269 | -409 | -0.68% |
| 2013 | 60,678 | -657 | -1.08% |
| 2012 | 61,335 | -258 | -0.42% |
| 2011 | 61,593 | -482 | -0.78% |
| 2010 | 62,075 | 0.00% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,847 | 93.66% |
| Black or African American | 381 | 3.62% |
| Two or More Races | 245 | 2.33% |
| Some Other Race | 24 | 0.23% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 13 | 0.12% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.03% |
Fort Madison Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,326 | 2.26 | 72.9 |
| Married | 1,949 | 2.92 | 86 |
| Non Family | 1,709 | 1.23 | 61.7 |
| Female | 470 | 2.99 | 54 |
| Male | 198 | 2.84 | 85.9 |
2.85
Average Family Size
2.26
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 118 | 1.58% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 457 | 6.11% |
| High School Graduate | 3,253 | 43.52% |
| Some College | 1,719 | 23.00% |
| Associates Degree | 923 | 12.35% |
| Bachelors Degree | 729 | 9.75% |
| Graduate Degree | 275 | 3.68% |
Fort Madison Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,629 | 6,188 | 931 |
| Hispanic | 402 | 327 | 61 |
| Black | 336 | 283 | 12 |
| 2+ Races | 85 | 79 | |
| Other Race | 24 | 24 | |
| Native American | 13 | 13 | |
| Asian | 3 | 3 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 15.17%.
$31,217
Average Earnings
$41,296
Average Male
$25,475
Average Female
Fort Madison Language by Age
Fort Madison Language
96.62% of Fort Madison residents speak only English, while 3.38% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.17% of the population.
Fort Madison Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,695 | 1,417 | 16.30% |
| Hispanic | 695 | 53 | 7.63% |
| Multiple | 210 | 40 | 19.05% |
| Black | 113 | 34 | 30.09% |
| Other | NaN% |
15.89%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.69%
Male Poverty Rate
16.08%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Fort Madison
The race most likely to be in poverty in Fort Madison is Black, with 30.09% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Fort Madison is Hispanic, with 7.63% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.08%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.37%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.79%.
Fort Madison Marital Status
Marriage Rates
47.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.8%
Male Marriage Rate
47.5%
Female Marriage Rate
Fort Madison Married by Age and Sex
Fort Madison Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Fort Madison Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 672 | 8.62% |
| 2+ Races | 52 | 36.62% |
| Black | 22 | 5.93% |
| Hispanic | 14 | 3.22% |
| Native American | 13 | 100.00% |
Fort Madison Veterans by Education
10.08%
Veteran Poverty Rate
37.47%
Veteran Disability Rate
56.9%
Labor Force Participation
51.9%
Employment Rate
8.9%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
68.89%
Born in Fort Madison
99.50%
Native Born
0.50%
Foreign Born
0.42%
Non Citizen
0.09%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.50% of Fort Madison residents were born in the United States, with 68.89% having been born in Iowa. 0.42% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 10,141 | -60 | -0.59% |
| 2021 | 10,201 | -60 | -0.58% |
| 2020 | 10,261 | -60 | -0.58% |
| 2019 | 10,321 | -60 | -0.58% |
| 2018 | 10,381 | -116 | -1.11% |
| 2017 | 10,497 | -146 | -1.37% |
| 2016 | 10,643 | -66 | -0.62% |
| 2015 | 10,709 | -12 | -0.11% |
| 2014 | 10,721 | -63 | -0.58% |
| 2013 | 10,784 | -262 | -2.37% |
| 2012 | 11,046 | 18 | 0.16% |
| 2011 | 11,028 | -63 | -0.57% |
| 2010 | 11,091 | 376 | 0.35% |
| 2000 | 10,715 | -903 | -0.81% |
| 1990 | 11,618 | -1,902 | -1.50% |
| 1980 | 13,520 | -476 | -0.35% |
| 1970 | 13,996 | -1,251 | -0.85% |
| 1960 | 15,247 | 293 | 0.19% |
| 1950 | 14,954 | 891 | 0.62% |
| 1940 | 14,063 | 284 | 0.20% |
| 1930 | 13,779 | 1,713 | 1.34% |
| 1920 | 12,066 | 3,166 | 3.09% |
| 1910 | 8,900 | -378 | -0.42% |
| 1900 | 9,278 | 1,377 | 1.62% |
| 1890 | 7,901 | 3,222 | 5.38% |
| 1880 | 4,679 | 668 | 1.55% |
| 1870 | 4,011 | 1,125 | 3.35% |
| 1860 | 2,886 | 0.00% |