Census Bureau data for Fossil School District 21J from the American Community Survey. "Cities" in Census data include incorporated places, towns, villages, and census-designated places (CDPs) — all places where the Census collects community-level estimates.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — Fossil School District 21J
- What is the median household income in Fossil School District 21J?
- The median household income in Fossil School District 21J is $53,050 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Fossil School District 21J?
- The poverty rate in Fossil School District 21J is 11.8% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Fossil School District 21J?
- $186,700 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Fossil School District 21J?
- The median gross rent in Fossil School District 21J is $752 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Fossil School District 21J residents have a college degree?
- 22.7% of adults in Fossil School District 21J hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
613
Median Income
$53,050
Median Home Value
$186,700
Poverty Rate
11.8%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
2.1%
Median Age
63.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$11,800 (+28.6%)
Home Value:
+$64,800 (+53.2%)
Poverty Rate:
-4.9 pp (-29.3%)
Bachelor's+:
+4.8 pp (+26.8%)
Unemployment:
-0.4 pp (-16%)
Demographics
Total Population
613
Median Age
63.0
Female
53.8%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 1.0%
White (non-Hisp.) 92.3%
Two or More 5.1%
Other 1.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$53,050
±$13,749
-$27,376 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$95,027
Median Family Income
$59,583
Poverty Rate
11.8%
+4.5 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
9.7%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
15.9%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
31.2%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
2.5%
$10–15k
1.2%
$15–25k
23.1%
$25–35k
3.7%
$35–50k
15.3%
$50–75k
24.6%
$75–100k
5.0%
$100–150k
20.9%
$150–200k
0.6%
$200k+
3.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
389
Owner-Occupied
74.5%
Renter-Occupied
25.5%
Vacancy Rate
17.5%
Median Home Value
$186,700
-$267,500 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$752
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
24.1%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
48.6%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
5.9%
$50–100k
14.6%
$100–200k
21.8%
$200–300k
26.8%
$300–500k
6.7%
$500k–$1M
5.0%
$1M+
4.6%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
4.4%
1 vehicle
30.5%
2 vehicles
44.5%
3+
20.6%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
83.8%
Mobile home
14.4%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
30.8%
1940–1969
6.7%
1970–1999
8.2%
2000–2009
14.9%
2010+
7.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
89.0%
Bachelor's or Higher
22.7%
-13.5 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
9.2%
Some College / Associate
22.5%
Less Than High School
4.8%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
41.2%
Unemployment Rate
2.1%
-3.3 pp vs. state
Work from Home
25.1%
Self-Employed
26.4%
Government Workers
22.1%
Private For-Profit
50.2%
Industry
Edu/Health
21.6%
Arts/Entmt.
14.7%
Agriculture
14.7%
Public Admin
13.9%
Prof. Services
9.5%
Construction
7.4%
Retail
4.8%
Transportation
3.5%
Finance
3.0%
Occupation
Management
35.1%
Construction
22.1%
Food Prep
22.1%
Sales
20.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
16.3 min
Drove Alone
59.3%
Carpool
1.7%
Public Transit
5.2%
Work from Home
25.1%
Walked
8.7%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
321
Avg. Household Size
1.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
45.8%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
19.3%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
1.0%
5–9
2.6%
10–14
2.4%
15–19
2.6%
20–24
2.8%
25–34
10.3%
35–44
9.5%
45–54
13.5%
55–64
2.0%
65–74
10.4%
75–84
13.9%
85+
22.3%
Under 18: 8.6%
Working age (18–64): 91.4%
65 and over: 42.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
2.9%
Naturalized Citizen
38.9%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
0.0%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
14.6%
With a Disability
38.7%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
97.4%
Uninsured
2.6%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
76.0%
Has a Computer
88.5%
Same House 1 Year Ago
83.2%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023