Minnesota

Dodge

20,867

2020 population

1860

first census record

census records

About Dodge

Dodge, Minnesota, first appears in the United States federal census in 1860, when it recorded a population of 3,797. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 20,867.

The county's recorded population has risen across the decades to its highest level in 2020.

On the ground today, 10 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census Year	Population	Chart
2020	20,867
2010	20,087
2000	17,731
1990	15,731
1980	14,773
1970	13,037
1960	13,259
1950	12,624
1940	12,931
1930	12,127
1920	12,552
1910	12,094
1900	13,340
1890	10,864
1880	11,344
1870	8,598
1860	3,797

Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Historic places in Dodge

National Register of Historic Places listings in Dodge, Minnesota.

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Frequently asked about Dodge

When does Dodge first appear in the US census?

Dodge, Minnesota first appears in the federal census in 1860, with a recorded population of 3,797.

What is the population of Dodge?

At the most recent federal census (2020), Dodge had a recorded population of 20,867.

How many historic places are in Dodge?

10 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Dodge, Minnesota.

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