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Fostoria

Michigan · 664 residents · 4.007 sq mi
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Fostoria is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $80,037. Population has grown 18% since 2019. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $108,300. Households here earn about 35% more than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
664
+18%since 2019
from 563 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
166 / sq mi
+18%since 2019
from 141 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
41.2
−9%since 2019
from 45.2 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
4666348029691K201020202024Fostoria
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$80,037
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $57,857 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,289
+14%since 2019
from $24,910 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
55.5%
+22.3 ptssince 2019
from 33.2% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.2%
−9.4 ptssince 2019
from 24.6% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.2%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade14.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Information13.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services11.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration8.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$108,300
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $106,300 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$750
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
86.3%
+4.0 ptssince 2019
from 82.4% in 2019
13.7% rent
Afford Score
1.4
−26%since 2019
from 1.8 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(549)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.7%(4)
Diversity Score6.1%(34)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(633)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(18)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score6.7%(45)
Diversity Score
7
+10%since 2019
from 6 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2019
from 5.7% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.6%
+7.7 ptssince 2019
from 86.8% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2019
from 1.4% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.0 min
−25%since 2019
from 43.7 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
91.8%
+8.8 ptssince 2019
from 82.9% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2019
from 2.9% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.4%
+4.9 ptssince 2019
from 2.5% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.4%
+9.6 ptssince 2019
from 51.8% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
9.7%
−7.3 ptssince 2019
from 17.0% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
−8.4 ptssince 2019
from 57.4% in 2019
Female
51.1%
+8.4 ptssince 2019
from 42.6% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.2%
+11.4 ptssince 2019
from 2.8% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fostoria, Michigan?

Fostoria, Michigan has about 664 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fostoria, Michigan?

The typical household in Fostoria, Michigan earns about $80,037 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 $108,300, and the typical rent is about $750 a month.

How educated are people in Fostoria, Michigan?

About 4.9% 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 15.2% of people in Fostoria, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

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