Fostoria is a city located in Seneca County Ohio. Fostoria has a 2024 population of 13,037. Fostoria is currently declining at a rate of -0.02% annually and its population has decreased by -0.05% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 13,043 in 2020.
The average household income in Fostoria is $62,151 with a poverty rate of 19.55%. The median age in Fostoria is 38.8 years: 38.4 years for males, and 39 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Fostoria was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,391 | 82.01% |
| Two or more races | 931 | 7.35% |
| Black or African American | 543 | 4.29% |
| Other race | 473 | 3.73% |
| Asian | 208 | 1.64% |
| Native American | 112 | 0.88% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 13 | 0.1% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,129 | 2.41 | 66.9 | 33.1 |
| Non Family | 2,091 | 1.24 | 61.5 | 38.5 |
| Married | 1,871 | 3.25 | 84.1 | 15.9 |
| Female | 765 | 3.12 | 45.1 | 54.9 |
| Male | 402 | 3.23 | 56.5 | 43.5 |
3.03
Average Family Size
2.41
Average Household Size
66.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 620 | 7.5% |
| Associates Degree | 766 | 9.27% |
| Bachelors Degree | 565 | 6.83% |
| Graduate Degree | 306 | 3.7% |
| High School Graduate | 4,329 | 52.36% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 121 | 1.46% |
| Some College | 1,560 | 18.87% |
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 | 6,875 | 6,371 | 740 |
| Hispanic | 776 | 683 | 11 |
| Black | 315 | 206 | 9 |
| Other Race | 304 | 290 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 299 | 278 | 34 |
| Asian | 120 | 120 | 73 |
| Native American | 45 | 31 | 2 |
| Islander | 13 | 13 | 13 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $41,477 | $37,273 | $45,192 |
| Graduate Degree | $56,591 | $63,750 | $56,023 |
| High School Graduate | $35,804 | $41,701 | $32,154 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $40,321 | $41,696 | $30,152 |
| Overall | $39,059 | $45,581 | $32,024 |
| Some College | $40,481 | $57,675 | $28,259 |
$39,059
Average Earnings
$45,581
Average Male
$32,024
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
92.99% of Fostoria residents speak only English, while 7.01% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.94% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 9,493 | 1,779 | 18.74% |
| Black | 498 | 273 | 54.82% |
| Multiple | 922 | 225 | 24.4% |
| Hispanic | 1,491 | 207 | 13.88% |
| Asian | 208 | 73 | 35.1% |
| Other | 473 | 13 | 2.75% |
| Native | 112 | 11 | 9.82% |
19.55%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.47%
Male Poverty Rate
24.65%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Fostoria is Black, with 54.82% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Fostoria is Other, with 2.75% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.38%. Among those working part-time, it was 31.79%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.61%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 16.85% |
| High School | 15.53% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 14.54% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 10.41% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 63.13% |
| Female Unemployed | 47.03% |
| Female Employed | 18.2% |
| Male Employed | 4.76% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $67,109 | $74,179 |
| Households | $52,943 | $62,151 |
| Married Families | $84,700 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $31,206 | $38,533 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
40.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
41.3%
Male Marriage Rate
40.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
975
Number of Veterans
931
Male Veterans
44
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 296 |
| Vietnam | 257 |
| Second Gulf War | 113 |
| Korea | 18 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 336 |
| 35 to 54 | 244 |
| 65 to 74 | 200 |
| 75+ | 184 |
| 18 to 34 | 11 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 874 | 10.7% |
| Hispanic | 131 | 13.14% |
| Other Race | 79 | 20.84% |
| Black | 12 | 3.35% |
| 2+ Races | 8 | 1.44% |
| Native American | 2 | 4.44% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.73%
Veteran Poverty Rate
37.54%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.3%
Labor Force Participation
57.9%
Employment Rate
6.9%
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
84.88%
Born in Fostoria
96.36%
Native Born
3.64%
Foreign Born
1.7%
Non Citizen
1.94%
Naturalized
96.36% of Fostoria residents were born in the United States, with 84.88% having been born in Ohio. 1.7% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 13,030 | -2 | -0.02% |
| 2028 | 13,032 | -1 | -0.01% |
| 2027 | 13,033 | -1 | -0.01% |
| 2026 | 13,034 | -2 | -0.02% |
| 2025 | 13,036 | -1 | -0.01% |
| 2024 | 13,037 | -2 | -0.02% |
| 2023 | 13,039 | 8 | 0.06% |
| 2022 | 13,031 | -21 | -0.16% |
| 2021 | 13,052 | 9 | 0.07% |
| 2020 | 13,043 | -184 | -1.39% |
| 2019 | 13,227 | -25 | -0.19% |
| 2018 | 13,252 | -23 | -0.17% |
| 2017 | 13,275 | -47 | -0.35% |
| 2016 | 13,322 | -18 | -0.13% |
| 2015 | 13,340 | -4 | -0.03% |
| 2014 | 13,344 | -11 | -0.08% |
| 2013 | 13,355 | -20 | -0.15% |
| 2012 | 13,375 | -43 | -0.32% |
| 2011 | 13,418 | -3 | -0.02% |
| 2010 | 13,421 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 13,931 | -1,052 | -7.02% |
| 1990 | 14,983 | -760 | -4.83% |
| 1980 | 15,743 | -294 | -1.83% |
| 1970 | 16,037 | 305 | 1.94% |
| 1960 | 15,732 | 1,381 | 9.62% |
| 1950 | 14,351 | 898 | 6.68% |
| 1940 | 13,453 | 663 | 5.18% |
| 1930 | 12,790 | 2,803 | 28.07% |
| 1920 | 9,987 | 390 | 4.06% |
| 1910 | 9,597 | 1,867 | 24.15% |
| 1900 | 7,730 | 660 | 9.34% |
| 1890 | 7,070 | 3,501 | 98.09% |
| 1880 | 3,569 | -9,461 | -72.61% |