Fosston is a city located in Polk County Minnesota. Fosston has a 2024 population of 1,367. Fosston is currently declining at a rate of -1.09% annually and its population has decreased by -4.07% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,425 in 2020.
The average household income in Fosston is $57,142 with a poverty rate of 24.17%. The median age in Fosston is 45.7 years: 44.5 years for males, and 48.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Fosston was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,194 | 93.06% |
| Two or more races | 70 | 5.46% |
| Native American | 16 | 1.25% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.23% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 560 | 2.02 | 56.8 | 43.2 |
| Non Family | 271 | 1.11 | 51.3 | 48.7 |
| Married | 203 | 2.89 | 77.8 | 22.2 |
| Female | 68 | 3.03 | 30.9 | 69.1 |
| Male | 18 | 2.11 | 0 | 100 |
2.84
Average Family Size
2.02
Average Household Size
56.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 115 | 11.93% |
| Associates Degree | 83 | 8.61% |
| Bachelors Degree | 144 | 14.94% |
| Graduate Degree | 69 | 7.16% |
| High School Graduate | 330 | 34.23% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 59 | 6.12% |
| Some College | 164 | 17.01% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 916 | 775 | 212 |
| 2+ Races | 29 | 9 | 1 |
| Native American | 16 | 3 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 14 | 2 | 0 |
| Asian | 3 | 3 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 23.14%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $46,607 | $68,393 | $33,750 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $45,125 | $50,268 | $38,438 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $18,654 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $35,147 | $49,750 | $30,625 |
| Some College | $32,938 | $36,250 | $30,682 |
$35,147
Average Earnings
$49,750
Average Male
$30,625
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
100% of Fosston residents speak only English, while 0% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,086 | 264 | 24.31% |
| Native | 16 | 12 | 75% |
| Hispanic | 20 | 8 | 40% |
| Multiple | 70 | 8 | 11.43% |
24.17%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.27%
Male Poverty Rate
28.85%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Fosston is Native, with 75% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Fosston is Multiple, with 11.43% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 10.64%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.47%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.85%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 41.95% |
| Some College | 19.17% |
| High School | 15.77% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.69% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Unemployed | 28.57% |
| Female Employed | 18.15% |
| Male Employed | 5.83% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $60,368 | $71,081 |
| Households | $50,694 | $57,142 |
| Married Families | $62,279 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $26,042 | $41,375 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
40.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.8%
Male Marriage Rate
36.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
82
Number of Veterans
80
Male Veterans
2
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 22 |
| Korea | 22 |
| Vietnam | 17 |
| Second Gulf War | 2 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 44 |
| 55 to 64 | 16 |
| 65 to 74 | 14 |
| 35 to 54 | 8 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 81 | 8.48% |
| Native American | 1 | 6.25% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.1%
Veteran Poverty Rate
58.54%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
52.8%
Labor Force Participation
47.3%
Employment Rate
10.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
75.92%
Born in Fosston
99.69%
Native Born
0.31%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0.31%
Naturalized
99.69% of Fosston residents were born in the United States, with 75.92% having been born in Minnesota. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,296 | -14 | -1.07% |
| 2028 | 1,310 | -14 | -1.06% |
| 2027 | 1,324 | -15 | -1.12% |
| 2026 | 1,339 | -14 | -1.03% |
| 2025 | 1,353 | -14 | -1.02% |
| 2024 | 1,367 | -15 | -1.09% |
| 2023 | 1,382 | -16 | -1.14% |
| 2022 | 1,398 | -9 | -0.64% |
| 2021 | 1,407 | -18 | -1.26% |
| 2020 | 1,425 | -38 | -2.6% |
| 2019 | 1,463 | -6 | -0.41% |
| 2018 | 1,469 | -18 | -1.21% |
| 2017 | 1,487 | -14 | -0.93% |
| 2016 | 1,501 | 4 | 0.27% |
| 2015 | 1,497 | -8 | -0.53% |
| 2014 | 1,505 | -10 | -0.66% |
| 2013 | 1,515 | -3 | -0.2% |
| 2012 | 1,518 | -6 | -0.39% |
| 2011 | 1,524 | -10 | -0.65% |
| 2010 | 1,534 | 0 | 0% |