Fosston, Minnesota Population 2022
Fosston is a city located in Polk County Minnesota. Fosston has a 2020 population of 1,443. Fosston is currently declining at a rate of -0.48% annually and its population has decreased by -5.93% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,534 in 2010.
The average household income in Fosston is $52,051 with a poverty rate of 15.69%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $794 per month, and the median house value is $105,300. The median age in Fosston is 45 years, 41.7 years for males, and 50.5 years for females.
Fosston Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Fosstonwas:
- White: 94.97%
- Two or more races: 3.45%
- Native American: 0.55%
- Asian: 0.55%
- Black or African American: 0.48%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,378 | 94.97% |
| Black or African American | 7 | 0.48% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 8 | 0.55% |
| Asian | 8 | 0.55% |
| Two or More Races | 50 | 3.45% |
Fosston Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 637 | 2.11 | 60.8 |
| Married | 259 | 2.7 | 78 |
| Male | 37 | 3.19 | 16.2 |
| Female | 55 | 4.22 | 47.3 |
| Non Family | 286 | 1.03 | 53.5 |
2.86
Average Family Size
2.11
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 75 | 7.14% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 57 | 5.43% |
| High School Graduate | 346 | 32.95% |
| Some College | 214 | 20.38% |
| Associates Degree | 100 | 9.52% |
| Bachelors Degree | 186 | 17.71% |
| Graduate Degree | 72 | 6.86% |
Fosston Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 8 | 8 | 6 |
| Black | 7 | 7 | 3 |
| White | 1,016 | 896 | 249 |
| 2+ Races | 7 | 7 | |
| Hispanic | 8 | 4 | |
| Native American | 8 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 75.00%.
Fosston Language by Age
Fosston Language
96.74% of Fosston residents speak only English, while 3.26% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 2.82% of the population.
Fosston Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 8 | 6 | 75.00% |
| Hispanic | 82 | 49 | 59.76% |
| Multiple | 50 | 27 | 54.00% |
| Black | 7 | 3 | 42.86% |
| Native | 8 | 3 | 37.50% |
| White | 1,242 | 154 | 12.40% |
| Other | NaN% |
15.69%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.18%
Male Poverty Rate
23.21%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Fosston
The race most likely to be in poverty in Fosston is Asian, with 75.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Fosston is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.21%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.28%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.27%.
Fosston Marital Status
Marriage Rates
45.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.0%
Male Marriage Rate
44.2%
Female Marriage Rate
Fosston Married by Age and Sex
Fosston Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 20-34.
Fosston Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 105 | 9.21% |
| Black | 4 | 57.14% |
Fosston Veterans by Education
1.89%
Veteran Poverty Rate
42.45%
Veteran Disability Rate
54.5%
Labor Force Participation
52.9%
Employment Rate
3.1%
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
74.98%
Born in Fosston
98.97%
Native Born
1.03%
Foreign Born
0.55%
Non Citizen
0.48%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.97% of Fosston residents were born in the United States, with 74.98% having been born in Minnesota. 0.55% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,534 | 0.00% | |
| 2011 | 1,524 | -10 | -0.65% |
| 2012 | 1,517 | -7 | -0.46% |
| 2013 | 1,515 | -2 | -0.13% |
| 2014 | 1,505 | -10 | -0.66% |
| 2015 | 1,496 | -9 | -0.60% |
| 2016 | 1,501 | 5 | 0.33% |
| 2017 | 1,488 | -13 | -0.87% |
| 2018 | 1,471 | -17 | -1.14% |
| 2019 | 1,464 | -7 | -0.48% |
| 2020 | 1,457 | -7 | -0.48% |
| 2021 | 1,450 | -7 | -0.48% |
| 2022 | 1,443 | -7 | -0.48% |