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Fostoria

Iowa · 231 residents · 0.406 sq mi
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Fostoria has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,000. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $98,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.3
US median: 37.2
Average education
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
231
Unchangedsince 2000
from 230 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
569 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 567 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.3
+6%since 2000
from 37.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
551061582092601990201020202024Fostoria
2024181
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,000
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,750 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,274
+33%since 2000
from $15,952 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
4.2%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.0%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.237
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information27.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade9.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade5.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$98,100
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
52.9%
−33.4 ptssince 2000
from 86.3% in 2000
16.1% rent
Vacancy rate
4.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
7.0%
−13.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−25.0 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.7
+68%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(221)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(6)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score7.5%(17)
Diversity Score
7
+38%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.0%
+17.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.1%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 87.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
11.8%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.1 min
+40%since 2000
from 11.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
94.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 92.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
3.7%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
14.8%
−48.8 ptssince 2009
from 63.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.9%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
58.1%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
5.8%
−39.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fostoria, Iowa?

Fostoria, Iowa has about 231 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fostoria, Iowa?

The typical household in Fostoria, Iowa earns about $37,000 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 $98,100.

How educated are people in Fostoria, Iowa?

About 25.0% 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 7.0% 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 51 residents, a change of about 28 percent over that period.

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