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Fostoria

Iowa · 230 residents · 0.406 sq mi
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Fostoria is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $75,625. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $115,600. With a median age of 46.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
230
Unchangedsince 2000
from 230 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
567 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 567 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.7
+26%since 2000
from 37.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
551061582092601990201020202024Fostoria
2024181
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$75,625
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,604
+117%since 2000
from $15,952 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
51.2%
+43.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information24.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade16.7%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade12.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance9.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing5.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$115,600
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$692
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $513 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
92.4%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 86.3% in 2000
7.6% rent
Afford Score
1.5
−3%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.3%(210)
Black0.9%(2)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.7%(4)
Diversity Score14.8%(34)
Diversity Score
15
+172%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.8%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.5%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 87.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.0 min
+48%since 2000
from 11.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.7%
−10.1 ptssince 2009
from 92.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.8%
−7.9 ptssince 2011
from 8.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
82.1%
−13.0 ptssince 2011
from 95.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.2%
−39.4 ptssince 2009
from 63.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
48.9%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.8%
−93.4 ptssince 2013
from 96.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fostoria, Iowa?

Fostoria, Iowa has about 230 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fostoria, Iowa?

The typical household in Fostoria, Iowa earns about $75,625 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 $115,600, and the typical rent is about $692 a month.

How educated are people in Fostoria, Iowa?

About 15.8% 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 0.6% 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 50 residents, a change of about 28 percent over that period.

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