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The City of Fort Madison had a population of 10,133 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.
The primary coordinate point for Fort Madison is located at latitude 40.6298 and longitude -91.3151 in Lee County. The formal boundaries for the City of Fort Madison encompass a land area of 9.49 sq. miles and a water area of 3.74 sq. miles. Lee County is in the Central time zone (GMT -6).
The City of Fort Madison has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
The City of Fort Madison is located within Township of Madison, a minor civil division (MCD) of Lee County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 10,133 (100%) |
| Population Density | 1,050 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 22 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $50,705 |
| Per Capita Income | $29,507 |
| Median Home Value | $94,200 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 5,030 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,294 (65.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,254 (24.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 482 (9.6%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 4,548 |
| Average Household Size | 2.05 |
| Family Households | 2,411 (53.0%) |
The table below compares Fort Madison to the other 1,026 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Iowa by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 42 | 96th |
| Population Density | # 269 | 74th |
| Median Household Income | # 896 | 13th |
| Per Capita Income | # 808 | 21st |
| Diversity Index | # 276 | 73rd |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Iowa Census Data Comparison Tool.
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