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Fostoria

Iowa · 228 residents (2025 est.) · 0.406 sq mi
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Fostoria has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $81,250. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 49 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $161,800. With a median age of 56.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 56.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
181
−21%since 2000
from 230 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
446 / sq mi
−21%since 2000
from 567 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
56.2
+51%since 2000
from 37.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:228 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
551061582092601990201020202024Fostoria
2024181
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$81,250
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,750 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,260
+171%since 2000
from $15,952 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
51.2%
+43.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.281
+18%since 2010
from 0.237 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade17.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13%
US avg: 1.6%
Information12%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade11.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Construction7.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing5.6%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$161,800
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$769
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $513 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
87.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 86.3% in 2000
12.2% rent
Vacancy rate
10.9%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
2.8%
−17.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
10.0%
−15.0 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.0
+26%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
50
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(222)
Black0.4%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(2)
Asian0.9%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.4%(12)
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.6%(164)
Black2.8%(5)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other5%(9)
Diversity Score21.9%(40)
Diversity Score
22
+304%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.2%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.1%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 87.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.9 min
+64%since 2000
from 11.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
86.1%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 92.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.0%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.8%
−6.8 ptssince 2011
from 8.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.3%
−28.8 ptssince 2011
from 95.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
43.5%
−20.1 ptssince 2009
from 63.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.2%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
44.8%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.5%
−35.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.5%
+14.6 ptssince 2012
from 6.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.8%
−93.4 ptssince 2013
from 96.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.3%
+15.6 ptssince 2017
from 80.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2016
from 99.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fostoria, Iowa?

Fostoria, Iowa has about 181 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fostoria, Iowa?

The typical household in Fostoria, Iowa earns about $81,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fostoria, Iowa expensive?

In Fostoria, Iowa, the median home is worth about $161,800, and the typical rent is about $769 a month.

How educated are people in Fostoria, Iowa?

About 14.2% of adults age 25 and over in Fostoria, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fostoria, Iowa?

About 0.0% of people in Fostoria, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fostoria, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Fostoria, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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