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Fort Madison

County:
Lee County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
9.65
State:
Iowa

Fort Madison is a city located in Lee County, Iowa. Fort Madison has a 2026 population of 9,818. Fort Madison is currently declining at a rate of -0.83% annually and its population has decreased by -4.8% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 10,313 in 2020.

The median household income in Fort Madison is $50,705 with a poverty rate of 14.98%. The median age in Fort Madison is 42.1 years: 39.3 years for males, and 44.8 years for females. For every 100 females there are 110.1 males.

9.8K
Total Population
1,017
Density (mi²)
-82 -0.83%
Growth

Fort Madison Population

Fort Madison Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20269,818-82-0.83%
20259,900-83-0.83%
20249,983-44-0.44%
202310,027-92-0.91%
202210,119-122-1.19%
202110,241-72-0.7%
202010,313-5-0.05%
201910,317-53-0.51%
201810,370-117-1.12%
201710,487-132-1.24%
201610,619-79-0.74%
201510,698-12-0.11%
201410,710-61-0.57%
201310,771-261-2.37%
201211,032180.16%
201111,014-62-0.56%
201011,076250.23%
200010,715-903-7.77%
199011,618-1,902-14.07%
198013,520-476-3.4%
197013,996-1,251-8.2%
196015,2472931.96%
195014,9548916.34%
194014,0632842.06%
193013,7791,71314.2%
192012,0663,16635.57%
19108,900-378-4.07%
19009,2781,37717.43%
18907,9013,22268.86%
18804,67966816.65%
18704,0111,12538.98%
18602,88600%

Median Age

Overall: 42.1 years
Female: 44.8 years
Male: 39.3 years

Fort Madison Adults

There are 8,135 adults, (2,208 of whom are seniors) in Fort Madison.

Sex Ratio

Female: 4,822 (47.6%)
Male: 5,311 (52.4%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Fort Madison includes 89.44% White, 3.78% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White9,06389.44%
Two or more races5054.98%
Black or African American3833.78%
Other race1071.06%
Asian560.55%
Native American190.19%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races2052.02%
White1581.56%
Other race760.75%
Black or African American290.29%
Native American150.15%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White8,90587.88%
Black or African American3543.49%
Two or more races3002.96%
Asian560.55%
Other race310.31%
Native American40.04%

Fort Madison Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Fort Madison 's average per capita income is $45,384. Household income levels show a median of $50,705. The poverty rate stands at 14.98%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$89,633-
Families$69,825$80,482
Households$50,705$64,040
Non Families$28,398$41,329

$45,384

Average Income

$50,705

Median Household Income

14.98%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)