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Fossil

Oregon · 473 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 $26,429. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $88,600. With a median age of 56.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 46% less than the Oregon median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 56.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% 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
473
+1%since 2000
from 469 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
604 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 599 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
56.1
+9%since 2000
from 51.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3063694314935561990201020202024Fossil
2024535
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,429
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,250 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,831
+34%since 2000
from $16,236 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.6%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
18.2%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.477
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information18.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade9.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction7.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services7.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration7.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$88,600
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$617
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $433 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
30.8%
−48.5 ptssince 2000
from 79.3% in 2000
36.2% rent
Vacancy rate
18.8%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.3%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.6%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.4
+66%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91.5%(433)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(11)
Asian0.8%(4)
Other8.9%(42)
Diversity Score26.4%(125)
Diversity Score
26
+179%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.0%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 80.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.8%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.1 min
+18%since 2000
from 19.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
55.7%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 59.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.3%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
25.7%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 29.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
27.9%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 21.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.9%
−39.5 ptssince 2009
from 62.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 41.6% in 2009
Female
60.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 58.4% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
19.6%
−23.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fossil, Oregon?

Fossil, Oregon has about 473 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fossil, Oregon?

The typical household in Fossil, Oregon earns about $26,429 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 $88,600, and the typical rent is about $617 a month.

How educated are people in Fossil, Oregon?

About 10.2% 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 18.2% of people in Fossil, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fossil, Oregon grown since 1990?

Yes, Fossil, Oregon has grown since 1990. The population has added about 57 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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