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Fostoria

Michigan · 1,050 residents · 4.007 sq mi
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Fostoria is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $97,434. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $123,300. With a median age of 44.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,050
−3%since 2023
from 1,081 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
262 / sq mi
−3%since 2023
from 270 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
44.8
+22%since 2023
from 36.8 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
4666348029691K201020202024Fostoria
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$97,434
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $95,491 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,644
+16%since 2023
from $33,343 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
65.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 64.3% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 8.5% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.408
+9%since 2023
from 0.376 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade18.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade14%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services11.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration10.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Information10.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction5.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services3.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$123,300
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $140,400 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,007
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,091 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
90.7%
+6.3 ptssince 2023
from 84.4% in 2023
9.3% rent
Vacancy rate
1.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
8.8%
−2.7 ptssince 2023
from 11.6% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
65.7%
+17.5 ptssince 2023
from 48.2% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.3
−14%since 2023
from 1.5 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
36
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(1,000)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(48)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.1%(33)
Diversity Score17.7%(191)
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(970)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(37)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.1%(43)
Diversity Score18%(189)
Diversity Score
18
+2%since 2023
from 18 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 7.5% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 94.5% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 0.5% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.4 min
+13%since 2023
from 32.2 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2023
from 86.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 3.6% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 3.8% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 6.5% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 14.5% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2023
from 64.4% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 7.7% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
12.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 13.8% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 44.6% in 2023
Female
55.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 55.4% in 2023
Foreign born
0.7%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.6% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 7.5% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 21.7% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 13.2% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
74.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 72.4% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 98.1% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.5%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 1.5% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fostoria, Michigan?

Fostoria, Michigan has about 1,050 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fostoria, Michigan?

The typical household in Fostoria, Michigan earns about $97,434 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fostoria, Michigan expensive?

In Fostoria, Michigan, the median home is worth about $123,300, and the typical rent is about $1,007 a month.

How educated are people in Fostoria, Michigan?

About 7.8% of adults age 25 and over in Fostoria, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fostoria, Michigan?

About 8.2% of people in Fostoria, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

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