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Fossil

Oregon · 416 residents · 0.783 sq mi
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Fossil has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,769. Population has declined 11% since 2000. Median home value is $29,300. With a median age of 43.8, the population is older than the US median of 33.0.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 43.8
US median: 33.0
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
416
−11%vs 2000
vs 469 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
531 / sq mi
−11%vs 2000
vs 599 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
43.8
−15%vs 2000
vs 51.5 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
3063694314935561990201020202024Fossil
2024535
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$20,769
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $30,250 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$10,722
−34%vs 2000
vs $16,236 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
14.7%
+2.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.0% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$29,300
−37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $61,200 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$236
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $433 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
66.9%
−12.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 79.3% in 2000
33.1% rent
Afford Score
1.4
−30%vs 2000
vs 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(440)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(17)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.5%(44)
1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(416)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1.2%(5)
Diversity Score
1
−87%vs 2000
vs 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.1%
+2.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.8% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
79.7%
−0.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 80.0% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
7.2%
+5.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 1.9% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.6 min
−15%vs 2000
vs 19.6 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fossil, Oregon?

Fossil, Oregon has about 416 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Fossil, Oregon?

The typical household in Fossil, Oregon earns about $20,769 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fossil, Oregon expensive?

In Fossil, Oregon, the median home is worth about $29,300, and the typical rent is about $236 a month.

How educated are people in Fossil, Oregon?

About 14.1% of adults age 25 and over in Fossil, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fossil, Oregon?

About 14.7% of people in Fossil, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

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

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