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Fosston

Minnesota · 1,434 residents · 2.002 sq mi
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Fosston has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,451. Population has declined 9% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $105,300. With a median age of 48.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 38% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,434
−9%since 2000
from 1,575 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
48.0
+10%since 2000
from 43.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Fosston
20241K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 55.5%(79)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.9%(84)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 147.3%(104)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 195.4%(78)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.7%(68)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 347.4%(106)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4410.8%(155)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5410.8%(155)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6413.4%(192)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7412.6%(181)
US avg: 10%
75 to 849.4%(135)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over6.8%(97)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,451
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,634 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,191
+48%since 2000
from $17,064 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.4%
+11.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 14.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.4%
US avg: 10%
Information13.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade11.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Other services1.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance0.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$105,300
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$794
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $385 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 66.5% in 2000
34.0% rent
Afford Score
2.3
−6%since 2009
from 2.5 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Fosston on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(1,518)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(9)
Asian0.5%(8)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.1%(1,307)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(27)
Asian0.4%(6)
Other2.1%(31)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican2.8%(40)
Puerto Rican2.1%(31)
Cuban1%(15)
Asian origin
Korean0.1%(2)
Ancestry
Norwegian36%(523)
German21%(304)
Swedish10.7%(155)
French6.8%(99)
Irish6.5%(94)
English6.2%(90)
Russian3.9%(56)
American2.3%(34)
Dutch2.3%(33)
Polish1.7%(25)
Scottish1.7%(24)
+ 13 more ancestry groups with data
Welsh1.3%(19)
Croatian1.2%(18)
Czech1.2%(18)
Serbian1.2%(18)
Finnish1.2%(17)
Italian1%(14)
Danish0.9%(13)
Nigerian0.3%(4)
Swiss0.2%(3)
Hungarian0.1%(2)
Ukrainian0.1%(2)
RANKED:Largest Norwegian population · Largest German population · Largest Swedish population · Largest French population · Largest Irish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.6%
+10.5 ptssince 2000
from 14.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.4%
+12.7 ptssince 2000
from 74.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.4 min
+77%since 2000
from 12.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 71.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
−6.1 ptssince 2011
from 9.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 55.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.4%
−33.5 ptssince 2009
from 67.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.7% in 2009
Female
51.0%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.6%
−84.4 ptssince 2013
from 87.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married29%(137)
Married53%(250)
Widowed2.3%(11)
Divorced15.7%(74)
Women 15+
Never married22.4%(143)
Married41%(261)
Widowed25%(159)
Divorced11.6%(74)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fosston, Minnesota?

Fosston, Minnesota has about 1,434 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fosston, Minnesota?

The typical household in Fosston, Minnesota earns about $45,451 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fosston, Minnesota expensive?

In Fosston, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $105,300, and the typical rent is about $794 a month.

How educated are people in Fosston, Minnesota?

About 24.6% of adults age 25 and over in Fosston, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fosston, Minnesota?

About 15.7% of people in Fosston, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fosston, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Fosston, Minnesota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 83 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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