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Fostoria

Michigan · 694 residents · 4.007 sq mi
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Fostoria has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $47,841. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $101,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
694
+6%vs 2011
vs 656 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
173 / sq mi
+6%vs 2011
vs 164 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
37.3
−11%vs 2011
vs 41.7 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
4666348029691K201020202024Fostoria
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,841
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $52,321 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,430
−8%vs 2011
vs $18,940 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.3%
+2.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.4% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.7%
+0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.2% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.367
+5%vs 2011
vs 0.350 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade29.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade10%
US avg: 7.2%
Information8%
US avg: 11.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$101,900
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $104,900 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$503
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $569 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
57.3%
−28.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 86.0% in 2011
16.9% rent
Vacancy rate
19.2%
+0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 18.2% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.7%
−1.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 19.2% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.4%
−4.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 35.3% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
+6%vs 2011
vs 2.0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(646)
Black0.6%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3.8%(25)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(669)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(5)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2.2%(15)
Diversity Score
2
−41%vs 2011
vs 4 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.6%
+1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 13.5% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.1%
+4.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 82.7% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.4 min
−23%vs 2011
vs 44.7 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
68.2%
−1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 69.2% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.7%
−4.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 15.4% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
15.7%
+0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 15.4% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.4%
+5.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−3.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.3% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.8%
+2.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.0% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.3%
−5.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 30.8% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
−2.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 50.5% in 2011
Female
52.0%
+2.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 49.5% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.2%
−1.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.7% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fostoria, Michigan?

Fostoria, Michigan has about 694 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fostoria, Michigan?

The typical household in Fostoria, Michigan earns about $47,841 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 $101,900, and the typical rent is about $503 a month.

How educated are people in Fostoria, Michigan?

About 14.6% 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 10.7% of people in Fostoria, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

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