Dodge County, Minnesota: commercial real estate data.
Dodge County, Minnesota had an estimated 21,242 residents on July 1, 2024, up 1.8 percent since the 2020 census base of 20,864, across 439 square miles. County output reached $1.07 bn in 2024, 427 establishments operate here, and the SBA record carries 26 7(a) approvals worth $6.6 m since FY2020.
Underlined figures are computed by MMCG Analytics, not published by the agency.
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How many people live in Dodge County
- Population, American Community Survey 2020-202421,045
- Households8,083
- Average household size2.60
- Median household income$95,739
- Median age38.7
- Median gross rent$1,020 per month
- Median owner-occupied home value$287,700
- Home value to household income3.0 times
- Annual rent as a share of median income12.8 percent
- Adults 25 and over with a bachelor degree or higher30.2 percent
- Adults 25 and over with a graduate degree8.8 percent
- Adults 25 and over14,180
- Population under 185,279
- Share under 1825.1 percent
- Population 65 and over3,349
- Share 65 and over15.9 percent
- Working age population, 18 to 6412,417
- Civilian labor force11,584
- Unemployment rate3.3 percent
- Labor force participation, adults 18 and over73.5 percent
- Rank by population among Minnesota counties48th of 87
- Rank by population among US county-equivalents, Puerto Rico included1820th of 3,222
Dodge County is the 48th largest of 87 Minnesota counties by population. A median home costs 3.0 times median household income, which is affordable by national standards. Residents under 18 outnumber those 65 and over, at 25.1 percent against 15.9 percent, a household formation profile rather than a retirement one.
US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year.
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Is Dodge County's population growing?
- Population, July 1, 202421,242
- Census 2020 base population20,864
- Population change since the 2020 census base1.81 percent
- Population change, 2023 to 2024129
- Births, 2024249
- Deaths, 2024134
- Natural change, 2024115
- Net domestic migration, 2024-19
- Net international migration, 202434
- Total net migration, 202415
- Cumulative net domestic migration, 2021 to 2024-158
- Rank by growth among US county-equivalents1237th of 3,144
The county has grown 1.81 percent since the 2020 census base. The population grew in 2024 from both sources: births exceeded deaths and more people moved in than left.
US Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program, Vintage 2024, Vintage 2024, estimates 2020 to 2024.
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Where are people moving to Dodge County from?
- Tax returns filed by households arriving598
- People arriving, from those returns1,053
- Tax returns filed by households leaving617
- Net household movement-19
- Adjusted gross income arriving$36.8 m
- Net adjusted gross income movement$190,000
- Average income of an arriving household$61,610
- Average income of a leaving household$59,405
- Largest single originOlmsted County (254 households)
- Largest single destinationOlmsted County (194 households)
| Origin | Households | People | Adjusted gross income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olmsted County | 254 | 452 | $15.6 m |
| Steele County | 42 | 77 | $2.3 m |
| Goodhue County | 34 | 50 | $1.3 m |
| Mower County | 32 | 51 | $1.9 m |
Households arriving report $2,205 more average income than households leaving, so the migration is raising local spending power rather than just moving it around. The largest single source of arrivals is Olmsted County, which is the catchment a retail or multifamily study should look at first.
US Internal Revenue Service, Statistics of Income county migration flows, 2021 to 2022 filing years.
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What is the Dodge County economy?
- County GDP, 2024$1.07 bn
- County GDP, 2023$1.07 bn
- GDP change, 2023 to 2024-0.2 percent
- GDP change over five years39.6 percent
- Rank by GDP among the Minnesota areas BEA publishes51st of 87
- Rank by GDP among the US county areas BEA publishes1798th of 3,127
- GDP per resident$50,614
Output grew -0.2 percent in the latest year and 39.6 percent over five, which is the trend line a lender will read behind any single year figure.
US Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional, table CAGDP2, CAGDP2, through 2024.
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Employment by industry in Dodge County
- Covered employment, annual average5,967
- Establishments reporting502
- Average annual pay$61,269
- Average weekly wage$1,178
- Manufacturing, employment1,470
- Manufacturing, average annual pay$77,798
- Wholesale trade, employment728
- Wholesale trade, average annual pay$97,065
- Construction, employment521
- Construction, average annual pay$82,111
- Retail trade, employment451
- Retail trade, average annual pay$26,939
- Accommodation and food services, employment360
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, employment207
| Sector | Employment | Establishments | Average annual pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1,470 | 28 | $77,798 |
| Wholesale trade | 728 | 27 | $97,065 |
| Construction | 521 | 83 | $82,111 |
| Retail trade | 451 | 43 | $26,939 |
| Accommodation and food services | 360 | 32 | $20,351 |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 207 | 24 | $44,370 |
| Other services, except public administration | 165 | 43 | $30,557 |
| Arts, entertainment and recreation | 97 | 12 | $13,242 |
Manufacturing is the largest private sector at 1,470 jobs, 24.6 percent of covered employment.
US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2024 annual averages.
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How many businesses are in Dodge County?
- Establishments, all industries427
- Employment at those establishments4,822
- Annual payroll$296.5 m
- Establishments per 1,000 residents20.3
These are counts of establishments physically operating in the county, not listings, so they are the supply side a feasibility study measures demand against. County Business Patterns counts private establishments with paid employees in March 2023, while the Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages above counts every unemployment-insured employer, public ones included, as a 2024 annual average, so the two establishment and employment counts differ.
US Census Bureau, County Business Patterns, 2023.
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Building permits in Dodge County
- Housing units authorized by permit, 2024113
- Declared construction value permitted$25.0 m
- Single family units authorized53
- Multifamily units authorized60
- Multifamily share of units53.1 percent
- Average declared value per unit$221,041
- Units authorized per 1,000 households14.0
Multifamily is 53.1 percent of units authorized, so the pipeline is being built for renters rather than buyers.
US Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey, 2024 annual.
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SBA loans in Dodge County (7(a) and 504)
- 7(a) approvals recorded26
- 7(a) gross approval dollars$6.6 m
- Average 7(a) approval$253,492
- Median 7(a) approval$125,000
- 10th percentile approval$18,500
- 90th percentile approval$714,500
- Largest single approval$1,098,500
- Jobs reported supported, 7(a)123
- Jobs per approval4.7
- Distinct 7(a) lenders active14
- Distinct industries receiving approvals20
- Median 7(a) term120 months
- Share of loans on real estate terms, 240 months or longer3.8 percent
- Loans on real estate terms1
- Loans on working capital terms, 120 months or shorter22
- Franchise loans3
- Franchise share of approvals11.5 percent
- Leading industry by approval countResidential Remodelers (4)
- Most active lenderManufacturers Bank and Trust Company (8)
- 504 approvals recorded9
- 504 gross approval dollars$4.3 m
- Average 504 approval$483,333
- Median 504 approval$408,000
- Distinct CDCs active2
- 504 jobs per approval3.9
- 504 jobs per million dollars approved8.0
- Most active CDCSoutheastern Minnesota 504 Development Corporation (8)
- Combined SBA approval dollars, 7(a) FY2020 to FY2026 and 504 FY2010 to FY2026$10.9 m
The average approval of $253,492 sits well above the median of $125,000, pulled up by a few larger deals, so the median is the better guide to what a typical borrower here gets. Only 3.8 percent of approvals run on real estate terms, so SBA credit here is mostly working capital and equipment rather than property acquisition.
US Small Business Administration, 7(a) FOIA release, FY2020 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30. US Small Business Administration, 504 FOIA release, FY2010 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30.
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SBA loan default and charge-off rates in Dodge County
Do SBA loans in Dodge County get paid back?
- Loans with a final outcome recorded5
- Paid in full5
- Charged off0
- Status: Paid in full5
- Status: Exempt from disclosure15
- Status: Cancelled5
- Status: Committed, not yet disbursed1
Only 5 loans have reached a final outcome, fewer than the 30 a charge-off rate needs, so no rate is published.
Compare against the national and state SBA charge-off rates, computed the same way over resolved loans only.
US Small Business Administration, 7(a) FOIA release, FY2020 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30.
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SBA lending by place in Dodge County
- Borrower cities with recorded lending6
- Kasson, approvals8
- Dodge Center, approvals5
- West Concord, approvals5
- Hayfield, approvals3
- Mantorville, approvals3
- Claremont, approvals2
| Borrower city | Approvals | Gross approval dollars |
|---|---|---|
| Kasson | 8 | $951,700 |
| Dodge Center | 5 | $2,133,500 |
| West Concord | 5 | $2,022,500 |
| Hayfield | 3 | $369,000 |
| Mantorville | 3 | $322,500 |
| Claremont | 2 | $791,600 |
Kasson accounts for 8 approvals against 5 in Dodge Center. County level figures average over that gap, which is why a site decision is made at the submarket rather than the county.
US Small Business Administration, 7(a) FOIA release, FY2020 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30.
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How large is Dodge County?
- Land area439 sq mi
- Rank by land area among Minnesota counties74th of 87
- Width, east to west18.3 mi
- Height, north to south24 mi
- Geographies sharing a boundary5
- Residents per square mile of land48
- Establishments per square mile0.97
US Census Bureau county boundary geometry, TIGER, adjacency computed from shared boundary vertices, TIGER county boundaries. US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year. US Census Bureau, County Business Patterns, 2023.
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Flood risk in Dodge County
- Participation of the county's own NFIP community Dodge County, unincorporated areasParticipating, community 270548
- Communities in the county in the NFIP Community Status Book7
- Of those, participating in the NFIP6
- NFIP participation rate85.7 percent
- Communities carrying a CRS class0
- Radon levels in Dodge County, EPA zone predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/LZone 1
The county's own community in the status book, unincorporated Dodge County (community 270548), participates in the National Flood Insurance Program and carries no Community Rating System class, so no CRS premium discount applies there. The EPA places Dodge County in radon zone 1, a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L. The zone is a screening prediction for the county and does not substitute for a test at an address. 85.7 percent of the county's listed communities participate in the National Flood Insurance Program, per Federal Emergency Management Agency, NFIP Community Status Book (OpenFEMA), as of 2026-09-26.
Federal Emergency Management Agency, NFIP Community Status Book (OpenFEMA), as of 2026-09-26. US EPA, Map of Radon Zones, county spreadsheet, 2024-05 publication, EPA 402/A-16/001.
Coverage
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Feasibility studies
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The same data layer behind this page is the one the studies are written from. A study for a Dodge County site starts with the figures you are reading, carrying the same source and period into the credit file.
- Population, American Community Survey 2020-202421,045
- Households8,083
- Average household size2.60
- Median household income$95,739
- Median age38.7
Common questions
Dodge County questions, answered from the record.
How many people live in Dodge County, Minnesota?
The Census Bureau estimates 21,242 residents on July 1, 2024 (US Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program, Vintage 2024). The American Community Survey 2020-2024 five-year estimate is 21,045, in 8,083 households, ranking 48th of 87 Minnesota counties. Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year.
Is Dodge County's population growing?
The population has grown 1.81 percent since the 2020 census base of 20,864, to 21,242 on July 1, 2024. In 2024 there were 249 births against 134 deaths, with net migration of 15. Source: US Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program, Vintage 2024, Vintage 2024, estimates 2020 to 2024.
What is the median household income in Dodge County?
$95,739. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $287,700, which is 3.0 times income, and median gross rent is $1,020 per month. Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year.
How many businesses are in Dodge County?
427 establishments, employing 4,822 people with an annual payroll of $296.5 m. These are establishments physically operating in the county, not listings. Source: US Census Bureau, County Business Patterns, 2023.
What is employment by industry in Dodge County?
Manufacturing is the largest private sector at 1,470 jobs, 24.6 percent of covered employment. Covered employment averages 5,967 jobs at an average annual pay of $61,269, or $1,178 a week. Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2024 annual averages.
How much SBA lending happens in Dodge County?
26 7(a) approvals totaling $6.6 m since FY2020, across 14 lenders, with a median approval of $125,000, plus 9 504 approvals worth $4.3 m since FY2010. These are approvals recorded in the release, not loans disbursed.
How many building permits were issued in Dodge County?
113 housing units were authorized by permit in 2024, with a declared construction value of $25.0 m. Multifamily was 53.1 percent of units. Source: US Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey, 2024 annual.
What is the radon zone for Dodge County?
Zone 1, a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L. Source: US EPA, Map of Radon Zones, county spreadsheet, 2024-05 publication, EPA 402/A-16/001.
Where do people moving to Dodge County come from?
The largest single origin is Olmsted County, with 254 households. Arriving households report an average income of $61,610 against $59,405 for those leaving. Source: US Internal Revenue Service, Statistics of Income county migration flows, 2021 to 2022 filing years.
Are traffic counts available for Dodge County on this page?
No. Annual average daily traffic resolves in the platform rather than in this dataset, so no AADT figure is printed here. It is a gap we know about rather than a figure we estimated.
Is zoning published for Dodge County?
No. Nothing on this page presents parcel level zoning, and where a statutory framework applies it is marked as the statewide frame, to be confirmed locally.
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Cities and places in Dodge.
6 Census places lie wholly or partly in Dodge County. All 6 carry enough published place level data for a page of their own and are linked.
| Place | Type | Population | SBA 7(a) approvals, projects in this county | Lies in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kasson | city | 7,050 | 8 | Wholly in this county |
| Dodge Center | city | 2,880 | 5 | Wholly in this county |
| Hayfield | city | 1,395 | 3 | Wholly in this county |
| Mantorville | city | 1,047 | 3 | Wholly in this county |
| West Concord | city | 843 | 5 | Wholly in this county |
| Claremont | city | 502 | 2 | Wholly in this county |
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