Fossil, Oregon Population 2022
Fossil is a city located in Wheeler County Oregon. Fossil has a 2020 population of 417. It is also the county seat of Wheeler County. Fossil is currently declining at a rate of -1.65% annually and its population has decreased by -12.21% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 475 in 2010.
The average household income in Fossil is $39,481 with a poverty rate of 16.59%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $733 per month, and the median house value is $125,400. The median age in Fossil is 64.2 years, 62.4 years for males, and 64.6 years for females.
Fossil Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Fossilwas:
- White: 92.65%
- Two or more races: 7.35%
- Black or African American: 0.00%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 391 | 92.65% |
| Two or More Races | 31 | 7.35% |
Fossil Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 233 | 1.81 | 83.7 |
| Married | 71 | 2.42 | 91.5 |
| Male | 16 | 4.44 | 100 |
| Female | 17 | 2.29 | 70.6 |
| Non Family | 129 | 1.09 | 79.1 |
2.71
Average Family Size
1.81
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0.00% | |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 38 | 11.08% |
| High School Graduate | 105 | 30.61% |
| Some College | 101 | 29.45% |
| Associates Degree | 21 | 6.12% |
| Bachelors Degree | 55 | 16.03% |
| Graduate Degree | 23 | 6.71% |
Fossil Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 307 | 269 | 78 |
| 2+ Races | 25 | 25 | |
| Hispanic | 11 | 11 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 25.41%.
Fossil Language by Age
Fossil Language
95.93% of Fossil residents speak only English, while 4.07% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.80% of the population.
Fossil Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 346 | 49 | 14.16% |
| Other | NaN% | ||
| Multiple | 31 | 21 | 67.74% |
16.59%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.14%
Male Poverty Rate
18.61%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Fossil
The race most likely to be in poverty in Fossil is White, with 14.16% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Fossil is Multiple, with 67.74% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.00%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.82%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.03%.
Fossil Marital Status
Marriage Rates
51.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.7%
Male Marriage Rate
52.2%
Female Marriage Rate
Fossil Married by Age and Sex
Fossil Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 20-34, while the female age group most likely to be married is 20-34.
Fossil Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 51 | 15.27% |
Fossil Veterans by Education
0.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
43.14%
Veteran Disability Rate
39.8%
Labor Force Participation
37.6%
Employment Rate
5.6%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
70.38%
Born in Fossil
97.39%
Native Born
2.61%
Foreign Born
2.61%
Non Citizen
0.00%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
97.39% of Fossil residents were born in the United States, with 70.38% having been born in Oregon. 2.61% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 475 | 0.00% | |
| 2011 | 466 | -9 | -1.89% |
| 2012 | 463 | -3 | -0.64% |
| 2013 | 453 | -10 | -2.16% |
| 2014 | 445 | -8 | -1.77% |
| 2015 | 438 | -7 | -1.57% |
| 2016 | 435 | -3 | -0.68% |
| 2017 | 444 | 9 | 2.07% |
| 2018 | 445 | 1 | 0.23% |
| 2019 | 438 | -7 | -1.57% |
| 2020 | 431 | -7 | -1.60% |
| 2021 | 424 | -7 | -1.62% |
| 2022 | 417 | -7 | -1.65% |