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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Fostoria

Iowa · 180 residents · 0.406 sq mi
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Fostoria has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $27,813. Population has fallen 22% since 2000, a loss of 50 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $28,600. Poverty is rare here, at 5.6% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 33.4
US median: 33.0
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

180
−22%vs 2000
vs 230 in 2000
1990 – 2025
443 / sq mi
−22%vs 2000
vs 567 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
33.4
−10%vs 2000
vs 37.2 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
551061582092601990201020202024Fostoria
2024181
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$27,813
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $38,750 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$13,347
−16%vs 2000
vs $15,952 in 2000
US average: $14,340
5.6%
+3.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.2% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$28,600
−38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $61,100 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$293
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $513 in 2000
US average: $450
84.6%
−1.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 86.3% in 2000
15.4% rent
1.0
−35%vs 2000
vs 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(177)
Black1.7%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4.1%(7)
4
−24%vs 2000
vs 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.1%
−0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.6% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
85.7%
−1.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 87.3% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
1.6%
−0.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 1.9% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.4 min
+8%vs 2000
vs 11.5 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Fostoria, Iowa?

Fostoria, Iowa has about 180 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Fostoria, Iowa?

The typical household in Fostoria, Iowa earns about $27,813 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 $28,600, and the typical rent is about $293 a month.

How educated are people in Fostoria, Iowa?

About 7.1% 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 5.6% of people in Fostoria, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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