Census Bureau data for Fosston city 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 — Fosston city
- What is the median household income in Fosston city?
- The median household income in Fosston city is $50,694 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Fosston city?
- The poverty rate in Fosston city is 15.2% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Fosston city?
- $126,500 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Fosston city?
- The median gross rent in Fosston city is $846 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Fosston city residents have a college degree?
- 22.1% of adults in Fosston city hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
1,283
Median Income
$50,694
Median Home Value
$126,500
Poverty Rate
15.2%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
10.5%
Median Age
45.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$8,730 (+20.8%)
Home Value:
+$18,800 (+17.5%)
Poverty Rate:
+7.1 pp (+87.7%)
Bachelor's+:
-4.2 pp (-16%)
Unemployment:
+6.2 pp (+144.2%)
Demographics
Total Population
1,283
Median Age
45.0
Female
57.1%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%
White (non-Hisp.) 93.1%
Asian 0.2%
Two or More 5.5%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
1.1%
Cuban
0.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$50,694
±$6,297
-$36,862 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$61,507
Median Family Income
$60,368
Poverty Rate
15.2%
+9.7 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
33.3%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
24.3%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
22.5%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
9.5%
$10–15k
6.8%
$15–25k
12.5%
$25–35k
11.3%
$35–50k
9.1%
$50–75k
27.3%
$75–100k
10.2%
$100–150k
8.8%
$150–200k
2.9%
$200k+
1.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
613
Owner-Occupied
56.8%
Renter-Occupied
43.2%
Vacancy Rate
8.6%
Median Home Value
$126,500
-$179,000 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$846
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
32.5%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
39.4%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
6.6%
$50–100k
28.6%
$100–200k
19.8%
$200–300k
15.1%
$300–500k
3.8%
$500k–$1M
0.9%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
5.5%
$500–1k
63.5%
$1–1.5k
29.7%
$2–2.5k
1.4%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
8.8%
1 vehicle
39.3%
2 vehicles
34.5%
3+
17.5%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
74.6%
Single-fam. att.
0.3%
2–4 units
2.3%
5–19 units
4.9%
20+ units
2.0%
Mobile home
6.7%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
23.5%
1940–1969
7.0%
1970–1999
15.7%
2000–2009
4.1%
2010+
3.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
82.0%
Bachelor's or Higher
22.1%
-16.7 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
7.2%
Some College / Associate
17.0%
Less Than High School
6.1%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
52.8%
Unemployment Rate
10.5%
+6.6 pp vs. state
Work from Home
7.7%
Self-Employed
3.2%
Government Workers
19.1%
Private For-Profit
77.7%
Industry
Edu/Health
40.0%
Manufacturing
18.1%
Retail
12.8%
Prof. Services
8.3%
Public Admin
6.5%
Arts/Entmt.
2.2%
Construction
1.8%
Transportation
1.6%
Information
1.2%
Wholesale
1.2%
Finance
0.6%
Agriculture
0.4%
Occupation
Management
32.5%
Food Prep
23.3%
Sales
22.1%
Production
18.9%
Construction
3.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
14.3 min
Drove Alone
71.7%
Carpool
6.2%
Public Transit
0.6%
Work from Home
7.7%
Walked
7.5%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
560
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
36.3%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
13.2%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
3.2%
5–9
4.7%
10–14
9.5%
15–19
5.0%
20–24
2.5%
25–34
15.4%
35–44
9.1%
45–54
7.9%
55–64
5.1%
65–74
5.9%
75–84
13.2%
85+
9.2%
Under 18: 21.8%
Working age (18–64): 78.2%
65 and over: 31.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
0.3%
Naturalized Citizen
100.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
0.0%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
8.2%
With a Disability
21.9%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
97.6%
Uninsured
2.4%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
76.1%
Has a Computer
86.8%
Same House 1 Year Ago
79.4%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023