Fosston, MN
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Fosston Overview
1,299
TOTAL POPULATION
612
MALE POPULATION
687
FEMALE POPULATION
89.08
MALES / 100 FEMALES
112.25
FEMALES / 100 MALES
48.9
MEDIAN AGE
2.8
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.0
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$27,461
PER CAPITA INCOME
$52,083
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$45,893
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
27.3%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
72.7¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.43
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
549
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
52.0%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
6.4%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
Fosston Zip Codes
Fosston Area Codes
Race in Fosston
The most populous races in Fosston are White / Caucasian (1,178 | 90.7%), Two or more Races (86 | 6.6%), and Hispanic or Latino (22 | 1.7%).
| Race | # Population | % Population |
| Asian | 5 | 0.4% |
| Black / African American | 18 | 1.4% |
| Hawaiian / Pacific | 0 | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22 | 1.7% |
| Native / Alaskan | 12 | 0.9% |
| White / Caucasian | 1,178 | 90.7% |
| Two or more Races | 86 | 6.6% |
| Some other Race | 0 | 0.0% |
| Total | 1,299 | 100.0% |
Ancestry in Fosston
The most populous ancestries reported in Fosston are Norwegian (443 | 34.1%), German (307 | 23.6%), Swedish (134 | 10.3%), Irish (106 | 8.2%), and English (73 | 5.6%), together accounting for 81.8% of all Fosston residents.
| Ancestry | # Population | % Population |
| American | 14 | 1.1% |
| Burmese | 1 | 0.1% |
| Canadian | 38 | 2.9% |
| Chippewa | 27 | 2.1% |
| Croatian | 27 | 2.1% |
| Cuban | 9 | 0.7% |
| Czech | 18 | 1.4% |
| Danish | 18 | 1.4% |
| Dutch | 52 | 4.0% |
| English | 73 | 5.6% |
| European | 8 | 0.6% |
| Finnish | 24 | 1.8% |
| French | 47 | 3.6% |
| French Canadian | 15 | 1.1% |
| German | 307 | 23.6% |
| Irish | 106 | 8.2% |
| Italian | 43 | 3.3% |
| Mexican | 13 | 1.0% |
| Nigerian | 2 | 0.2% |
| Northern European | 13 | 1.0% |
| Norwegian | 443 | 34.1% |
| Polish | 22 | 1.7% |
| Russian | 23 | 1.8% |
| Scandinavian | 19 | 1.5% |
| Scotch-Irish | 3 | 0.2% |
| Scottish | 22 | 1.7% |
| Serbian | 27 | 2.1% |
| Subsaharan African | 2 | 0.2% |
| Swedish | 134 | 10.3% |
| Swiss | 3 | 0.2% |
| Thai | 4 | 0.3% |
| Ukrainian | 2 | 0.2% |
| Welsh | 15 | 1.1% | View All 33 Rows |
Immigrants in Fosston
The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Fosston came from Asia (5 | 0.4%), India (4 | 0.3%), South Central Asia (4 | 0.3%), Eastern Europe (3 | 0.2%), and Europe (3 | 0.2%), together accounting for 1.5% of all Fosston residents.
| Immigration Origin | # Population | % Population |
| Asia | 5 | 0.4% |
| Canada | 2 | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 1 | 0.1% |
| Eastern Europe | 3 | 0.2% |
| Europe | 3 | 0.2% |
| India | 4 | 0.3% |
| Korea | 1 | 0.1% |
| Russia | 3 | 0.2% |
| South Central Asia | 4 | 0.3% | View All 9 Rows |
Sex and Age in Fosston
Sex and Age in Fosston
The most populous age groups in Fosston are 70 to 74 Years (81 | 13.2%) for men and 85 Years and over (74 | 10.8%) for women.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 18 (2.9%) | 36 (5.2%) |
| 5 to 9 Years | 43 (7.0%) | 39 (5.7%) |
| 10 to 14 Years | 52 (8.5%) | 35 (5.1%) |
| 15 to 19 Years | 24 (3.9%) | 29 (4.2%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 20 (3.3%) | 24 (3.5%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 54 (8.8%) | 60 (8.7%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 17 (2.8%) | 20 (2.9%) |
| 35 to 39 Years | 27 (4.4%) | 18 (2.6%) |
| 40 to 44 Years | 65 (10.6%) | 40 (5.8%) |
| 45 to 49 Years | 15 (2.5%) | 17 (2.5%) |
| 50 to 54 Years | 26 (4.3%) | 46 (6.7%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 51 (8.3%) | 17 (2.5%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 35 (5.7%) | 37 (5.4%) |
| 65 to 69 Years | 12 (2.0%) | 57 (8.3%) |
| 70 to 74 Years | 81 (13.2%) | 44 (6.4%) |
| 75 to 79 Years | 20 (3.3%) | 47 (6.8%) |
| 80 to 84 Years | 22 (3.6%) | 47 (6.8%) |
| 85 Years and over | 30 (4.9%) | 74 (10.8%) |
| Total | 612 (100.0%) | 687 (100.0%) |
Families and Households in Fosston
Median Family Size in Fosston
The median family size in Fosston is 2.83 persons per family, with single female/mother families (40 | 13.7%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.43 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (30 | 10.2%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.23 persons per family.
| Family Type | # Families | Family Size |
| Married-Couple | 223 (76.1%) | 2.80 |
| Single Male/Father | 30 (10.2%) | 2.23 |
| Single Female/Mother | 40 (13.7%) | 3.43 |
| Total Families | 293 (100.0%) | 2.83 |
Median Household Size in Fosston
The median household size in Fosston is 2.03 persons per household, with single female/mother households (40 | 7.0%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.7 persons per household. non-family households (278 | 48.7%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.08 persons per household.
| Household Type | # Households | Household Size |
| Married-Couple | 223 (39.1%) | 2.80 |
| Single Male/Father | 30 (5.2%) | 2.87 |
| Single Female/Mother | 40 (7.0%) | 3.70 |
| Non-family | 278 (48.7%) | 1.08 |
| Total Households | 571 (100.0%) | 2.03 |
Household Size by Marriage Status in Fosston
Out of a total of 571 households in Fosston, 293 (51.3%) are family households, while 278 (48.7%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 152, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 255.
| Household Size | Family Households | Nonfamily Households |
| 1-Person Households | - | 255 (44.7%) |
| 2-Person Households | 152 (26.6%) | 23 (4.0%) |
| 3-Person Households | 80 (14.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 4-Person Households | 30 (5.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5-Person Households | 12 (2.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 6-Person Households | 17 (3.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 7+ Person Households | 2 (0.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 293 (51.3%) | 278 (48.7%) |
Female Fertility in Fosston
Fertility by Age in Fosston
Average fertility rate in Fosston is 134.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 269.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 93.3% of all women with births.
| Age Bracket | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| 15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| 20 to 34 years | 28 (93.3%) | 269.0 |
| 35 to 50 years | 2 (6.7%) | 22.0 |
| Total | 30 (100.0%) | 134.0 |
Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Fosston
70.0% of women with births (30) in Fosston are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 32.1% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 0.0% of them unmarried.
| Age Bracket | Married | Unmarried |
| 15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 20 to 34 years | 19 (67.9%) | 9 (32.1%) |
| 35 to 50 years | 2 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 21 (70.0%) | 9 (30.0%) |
Fertility by Education in Fosston
| Educational Attainment | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| Less than High School | 4 (13.3%) | 95.0 |
| High School Diploma | 15 (50.0%) | 300.0 |
| College or Associate's Degree | 8 (26.7%) | 121.0 |
| Bachelor's Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| Graduate Degree | 3 (10.0%) | 200.0 |
| Total | 30 (100.0%) | 134.0 |
Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Fosston
30.0% of women with births in Fosston are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of less than high school are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 60.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
| Educational Attainment | Married | Unmarried |
| Less than High School | 4 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| High School Diploma | 6 (40.0%) | 9 (60.0%) |
| College or Associate's Degree | 8 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Bachelor's Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Graduate Degree | 3 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 21 (70.0%) | 9 (30.0%) |
Income in Fosston
Income Overview in Fosston
Per Capita Income in Fosston is $27,461, while median incomes of families and households are $52,083 and $45,893 respectively.
| Characteristic | Number | Measure |
| Per Capita Income | 1,299 | $27,461 |
| Median Family Income | 293 | $52,083 |
| Mean Family Income | 293 | $68,970 |
| Median Household Income | 571 | $45,893 |
| Mean Household Income | 571 | $57,297 |
| Income Deficit | 293 | $0 |
| Wage / Income Gap (%) | 1,299 | 27.31% |
| Wage / Income Gap ($) | 1,299 | 72.69¢ per $1 |
| Gini / Inequality Index | 1,299 | 0.43 |
Earnings by Sex in Fosston
Average Earnings in Fosston are $35,000, $42,619 for men and $30,978 for women, a difference of 27.3%.
| Sex | Number | Average Earnings |
| Male | 302 (55.1%) | $42,619 |
| Female | 246 (44.9%) | $30,978 |
| Total | 548 (100.0%) | $35,000 |
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Fosston
The most common earnings brackets in Fosston are $30,000 to $34,999 for men (37 | 12.2%) and $40,000 to $44,999 for women (43 | 17.5%).
| Income | Male | Female |
| $2,499 or less | 0 (0.0%) | 18 (7.3%) |
| $2,500 to $4,999 | 6 (2.0%) | 2 (0.8%) |
| $5,000 to $7,499 | 5 (1.7%) | 23 (9.3%) |
| $7,500 to $9,999 | 3 (1.0%) | 12 (4.9%) |
| $10,000 to $12,499 | 6 (2.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $12,500 to $14,999 | 5 (1.7%) | 3 (1.2%) |
| $15,000 to $17,499 | 8 (2.6%) | 11 (4.5%) |
| $17,500 to $19,999 | 16 (5.3%) | 11 (4.5%) |
| $20,000 to $22,499 | 25 (8.3%) | 19 (7.7%) |
| $22,500 to $24,999 | 8 (2.6%) | 13 (5.3%) |
| $25,000 to $29,999 | 9 (3.0%) | 2 (0.8%) |
| $30,000 to $34,999 | 37 (12.2%) | 32 (13.0%) |
| $35,000 to $39,999 | 8 (2.6%) | 16 (6.5%) |
| $40,000 to $44,999 | 35 (11.6%) | 43 (17.5%) |
| $45,000 to $49,999 | 29 (9.6%) | 15 (6.1%) |
| $50,000 to $54,999 | 13 (4.3%) | 5 (2.0%) |
| $55,000 to $64,999 | 28 (9.3%) | 3 (1.2%) |
| $65,000 to $74,999 | 24 (8.0%) | 3 (1.2%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 14 (4.6%) | 3 (1.2%) |
| $100,000+ | 23 (7.6%) | 12 (4.9%) |
| Total | 302 (100.0%) | 246 (100.0%) |
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Fosston
Average earnings in Fosston are $43,015 for men and $32,153 for women, a difference of 25.3%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $65,781, while those with college or associate's degree education earn the least with $34,861. Women with an educational attainment of high school diploma earn the most with the average annual earnings of $35,000, while those with college or associate's degree education have the smallest earnings of $32,321.
| Educational Attainment | Male Income | Female Income |
| Less than High School | - | - |
| High School Diploma | $42,404 | $35,000 |
| College or Associate's Degree | $34,861 | $32,321 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $65,781 | $33,333 |
| Graduate Degree | - | - |
| Total | $43,015 | $32,153 |
Family Income in Fosston
Family Income Brackets in Fosston
According to the Fosston family income data, there are 66 families falling into the $35,000 to $49,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 22.5% of all families.
| Income Bracket | # Families | % Families |
| Less than $10,000 | 9 | 3.1% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 0 | 0.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 17 | 5.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 52 | 17.7% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 66 | 22.5% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 48 | 16.4% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 46 | 15.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 34 | 11.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 11 | 3.8% |
| $200,000+ | 10 | 3.4% |
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Fosston
4-person families (30 | 10.2%) account for the highest median family income in Fosston with $85,625 per family, while 3-person families (54 | 18.4%) have the highest median income of $25,583 per family member.
| Income Bracket | # Families | Median Income |
| 2-Person Families | 178 (60.8%) | $49,250 |
| 3-Person Families | 54 (18.4%) | $76,750 |
| 4-Person Families | 30 (10.2%) | $85,625 |
| 5-Person Families | 12 (4.1%) | $0 |
| 6-Person Families | 19 (6.5%) | $0 |
| 7+ Person Families | 0 (0.0%) | $0 |
| Total | 293 (100.0%) | $52,083 |
Family Income by Number of Earners in Fosston
The median family income in Fosston is $52,083, with families comprising 3+ earners (16) having the highest median family income of $123,750, while families with no earners (73) have the lowest median family income of $43,646, accounting for 5.5% and 24.9% of families, respectively.
| Number of Earners | # Families | Median Income |
| No Earners | 73 (24.9%) | $43,646 |
| 1 Earner | 106 (36.2%) | $43,750 |
| 2 Earners | 98 (33.5%) | $86,071 |
| 3+ Earners | 16 (5.5%) | $123,750 |
| Total | 293 (100.0%) | $52,083 |
Household Income in Fosston
Household Income Brackets in Fosston
With 90 households falling in the category, the $25,000 to $34,999 income range is the most frequent in Fosston, accounting for 15.8% of all households. In contrast, only 10 households (1.8%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Less than $10,000 | 48 | 8.4% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 33 | 5.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 71 | 12.4% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 90 | 15.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 74 | 13.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 87 | 15.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 80 | 14.0% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 65 | 11.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 13 | 2.3% |
| $200,000+ | 10 | 1.8% |
Household Income by Householder Age in Fosston
The median household income in Fosston is $45,893, with the highest median household income of $61,136 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 164 households (28.7%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $33,750, with 240 households (42.0%) in this group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | Median Income |
| 15 to 24 Years | 20 (3.5%) | $55,625 |
| 25 to 44 Years | 164 (28.7%) | $61,136 |
| 45 to 64 Years | 147 (25.7%) | $54,583 |
| 65+ Years | 240 (42.0%) | $33,750 |
| Total | 571 (100.0%) | $45,893 |
Poverty in Fosston
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Fosston
With 12.9% poverty level for males and 26.2% for females among the residents of Fosston, 12 to 14 year old males and 15 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 16 males (45.7%) and 12 females (100.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 5 (27.8%) | 8 (22.2%) |
| 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 3 (60.0%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 17 (29.8%) | 25 (52.1%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 16 (45.7%) | 5 (23.8%) |
| 15 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 12 (100.0%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 2 (16.7%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 9 (12.7%) | 20 (25.0%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 20 (21.7%) | 17 (29.3%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 2 (4.9%) | 14 (22.2%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 19 (35.2%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 5 (7.6%) | 13 (14.3%) |
| 75 Years and over | 0 (0.0%) | 26 (22.2%) |
| Total | 74 (12.9%) | 164 (26.2%) |
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Fosston
According to the poverty statistics in Fosston, males aged 5 years and females aged 18 to 24 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 13 (72.2%) | 28 (77.8%) |
| 5 Years | 3 (100.0%) | 2 (40.0%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 40 (70.2%) | 23 (47.9%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 19 (54.3%) | 16 (76.2%) |
| 15 Years | 9 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 12 (100.0%) | 10 (83.3%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 23 (100.0%) | 29 (100.0%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 62 (87.3%) | 60 (75.0%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 72 (78.3%) | 41 (70.7%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 39 (95.1%) | 49 (77.8%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 86 (100.0%) | 35 (64.8%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 61 (92.4%) | 78 (85.7%) |
| 75 Years and over | 61 (100.0%) | 91 (77.8%) |
| Total | 500 (87.1%) | 462 (73.8%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Fosston
The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Fosston show that 5.4% or 12 of the total 223 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 41.4%, comprising of 12 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
| Children | Above Poverty | Below Poverty |
| No Children | 145 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 49 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 17 (58.6%) | 12 (41.4%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 211 (94.6%) | 12 (5.4%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Fosston
According to the poverty data in Fosston, 3.3% or 1 single-father households and 37.5% or 15 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 1 households (5.6%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 5 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
| Children | Single Father | Single Mother |
| No Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 1 (5.6%) | 8 (34.8%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 5 (100.0%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 2 (100.0%) |
| Total | 1 (3.3%) | 15 (37.5%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Fosston
The poverty data for Fosston shows that 12 of the married-couple family households (5.4%) and 16 of the single-parent households (22.9%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 12 households (41.4%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 5 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
| Children | Married-Couple Families | Single-Parent Households |
| No Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 9 (22.0%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 12 (41.4%) | 5 (100.0%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 2 (100.0%) |
| Total | 12 (5.4%) | 16 (22.9%) |
Employment Characteristics in Fosston
Employment by Class of Employer in Fosston
Among the 507 employed individuals in Fosston, private company employees (300 | 59.2%), not-for-profit organizations (77 | 15.2%), and local government employees (74 | 14.6%) make up the most common classes of employment.
| Employer Class | # Employees | % Employees |
| Private Company Employees | 300 | 59.2% |
| Self-Employed (Incorporated) | 2 | 0.4% |
| Self-Employed (Not Incorporated) | 38 | 7.5% |
| Not-for-profit Organizations | 77 | 15.2% |
| Local Government Employees | 74 | 14.6% |
| State Government Employees | 7 | 1.4% |
| Federal Government Employees | 9 | 1.8% |
| Unpaid Family Workers | 0 | 0.0% |
| Total | 507 | 100.0% |
Employment Status by Age in Fosston
According to the labor force statistics for Fosston, out of the total population over 16 years of age (1,055), 52.0% or 549 individuals are in the labor force, with 6.4% or 35 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 91.2% or 104 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 55 to 59 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 12.2% or 6 of them being unemployed.
| Age Bracket | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| 16 to 19 Years | 17 (53.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 37 (84.1%) | 4 (10.8%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 104 (91.2%) | 5 (4.8%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 31 (83.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 130 (86.7%) | 14 (10.8%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 88 (84.6%) | 6 (6.8%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 49 (72.1%) | 6 (12.2%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 48 (66.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 41 (21.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 4 (1.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 549 (52.0%) | 35 (6.4%) |
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Fosston
According to labor force statistics for Fosston, 82.6% of individuals (450) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (545) are in the labor force, with 6.9% or 31 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 94.1% or 128 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 14.8% or 9 of them being unemployed.
| Educational Attainment | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| Less than High School | 61 (82.4%) | 11 (14.8%) |
| High School Diploma | 128 (77.6%) | 8 (4.7%) |
| College / Associate Degree | 133 (78.2%) | 18 (10.5%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 128 (94.1%) | 2 (1.6%) |
| Total | 450 (82.6%) | 38 (6.9%) |
Employment Occupations by Sex in Fosston
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations
The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Fosston are Community & Social Service (55 | 10.7%), Management (44 | 8.6%), Education Instruction & Library (39 | 7.6%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (27 | 5.2%), and Health Technologists (23 | 4.5%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex
Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Fosston, the most male-oriented occupations are Management (56.8%), Education, Arts & Media (50.0%), and Business & Financial (36.8%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), and Legal Services & Support (100.0%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Management | 25 (56.8%) | 19 (43.2%) |
| Business & Financial | 7 (36.8%) | 12 (63.2%) |
| Computers, Engineering & Science | 0 (0.0%) | 2 (100.0%) |
| Computers & Mathematics | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Architecture & Engineering | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Life, Physical & Social Science | 0 (0.0%) | 2 (100.0%) |
| Community & Social Service | 17 (30.9%) | 38 (69.1%) |
| Education, Arts & Media | 5 (50.0%) | 5 (50.0%) |
| Legal Services & Support | 0 (0.0%) | 2 (100.0%) |
| Education Instruction & Library | 11 (28.2%) | 28 (71.8%) |
| Arts, Media & Entertainment | 1 (25.0%) | 3 (75.0%) |
| Health Diagnosing & Treating | 3 (11.1%) | 24 (88.9%) |
| Health Technologists | 3 (13.0%) | 20 (87.0%) |
| Total (Category) | 52 (35.4%) | 95 (64.6%) |
| Total (Overall) | 282 (54.9%) | 232 (45.1%) |
Services Occupations
The most common Services occupations in Fosston are Healthcare Support (47 | 9.1%), Food Preparation & Serving (24 | 4.7%), Security & Protection (16 | 3.1%), Cleaning & Maintenance (15 | 2.9%), and Law Enforcement (14 | 2.7%).
Services Occupations by Sex
Within the Services occupations in Fosston, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), and Law Enforcement (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (63.8%), Food Preparation & Serving (58.3%), and Personal Care & Service (50.0%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Healthcare Support | 17 (36.2%) | 30 (63.8%) |
| Security & Protection | 16 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Firefighting & Prevention | 2 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Law Enforcement | 14 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Food Preparation & Serving | 10 (41.7%) | 14 (58.3%) |
| Cleaning & Maintenance | 8 (53.3%) | 7 (46.7%) |
| Personal Care & Service | 3 (50.0%) | 3 (50.0%) |
| Total (Category) | 54 (50.0%) | 54 (50.0%) |
| Total (Overall) | 282 (54.9%) | 232 (45.1%) |
Sales and Office Occupations
The most common Sales and Office occupations in Fosston are Office & Administration (54 | 10.5%), and Sales & Related (49 | 9.5%).
Sales and Office Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Sales & Related | 18 (36.7%) | 31 (63.3%) |
| Office & Administration | 16 (29.6%) | 38 (70.4%) |
| Total (Category) | 34 (33.0%) | 69 (67.0%) |
| Total (Overall) | 282 (54.9%) | 232 (45.1%) |
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations
The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Fosston are Construction & Extraction (26 | 5.1%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (11 | 2.1%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (8 | 1.6%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Farming, Fishing & Forestry | 8 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Construction & Extraction | 26 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Installation, Maintenance & Repair | 9 (81.8%) | 2 (18.2%) |
| Total (Category) | 43 (95.6%) | 2 (4.4%) |
| Total (Overall) | 282 (54.9%) | 232 (45.1%) |
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations
The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Fosston are Production (87 | 16.9%), Transportation (18 | 3.5%), and Material Moving (6 | 1.2%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Production | 77 (88.5%) | 10 (11.5%) |
| Transportation | 18 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Material Moving | 4 (66.7%) | 2 (33.3%) |
| Total (Category) | 99 (89.2%) | 12 (10.8%) |
| Total (Overall) | 282 (54.9%) | 232 (45.1%) |
Employment Industries by Sex in Fosston
Employment Industries in Fosston
The major employment industries in Fosston include Health Care & Social Assistance (117 | 22.8%), Manufacturing (79 | 15.4%), Retail Trade (76 | 14.8%), Educational Services (56 | 10.9%), and Construction (33 | 6.4%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Fosston
The Fosston industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Construction (100.0%), and Finance & Insurance (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Wholesale Trade (81.8%), Professional & Scientific (80.0%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (76.9%).
| Industry | Male | Female |
| Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting | 10 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Construction | 33 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Manufacturing | 71 (89.9%) | 8 (10.1%) |
| Wholesale Trade | 2 (18.2%) | 9 (81.8%) |
| Retail Trade | 38 (50.0%) | 38 (50.0%) |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 4 (50.0%) | 4 (50.0%) |
| Utilities | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Information | 4 (40.0%) | 6 (60.0%) |
| Finance & Insurance | 4 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Real Estate, Rental & Leasing | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Professional & Scientific | 6 (20.0%) | 24 (80.0%) |
| Enterprise Management | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Administrative & Support | 13 (81.2%) | 3 (18.8%) |
| Educational Services | 29 (51.8%) | 27 (48.2%) |
| Health Care & Social Assistance | 27 (23.1%) | 90 (76.9%) |
| Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 1 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Accommodation & Food Services | 4 (44.4%) | 5 (55.6%) |
| Public Administration | 19 (70.4%) | 8 (29.6%) |
| Total | 282 (54.9%) | 232 (45.1%) |
Education in Fosston
School Enrollment in Fosston
The most common levels of schooling among the 244 students in Fosston are elementary school (75 | 30.7%), middle school (72 | 29.5%), and high school (59 | 24.2%).
| School Level | # Students | % Students |
| Nursery / Preschool | 2 | 0.8% |
| Kindergarten | 11 | 4.5% |
| Elementary School | 75 | 30.7% |
| Middle School | 72 | 29.5% |
| High School | 59 | 24.2% |
| College / Undergraduate | 21 | 8.6% |
| Graduate / Professional | 4 | 1.6% |
| Total | 244 | 100.0% |
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Fosston
Out of a total of 244 students who are enrolled in schools in Fosston, 9 (3.7%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 235 (96.3%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 20 to 24 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 4 (44.4% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 5 to 9 year old has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 82 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
| Age Bracket | Public School | Private School |
| 3 to 4 Year Olds | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 9 Year Old | 82 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 10 to 14 Year Olds | 87 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 15 to 17 Year Olds | 45 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 19 Year Olds | 5 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 20 to 24 Year Olds | 5 (55.6%) | 4 (44.4%) |
| 25 to 34 Year Olds | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 Years and over | 11 (68.8%) | 5 (31.2%) |
| Total | 235 (96.3%) | 9 (3.7%) |
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Fosston
Education (77 | 30.7%), business (31 | 12.3%), arts & humanities (30 | 11.9%), visual & performing arts (27 | 10.8%), and science & technology (22 | 8.8%) are the most common fields of study among 251 individuals in Fosston who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
| Field of Study | # Graduates | % Graduates |
| Computers & Mathematics | 0 | 0.0% |
| Bio, Nature & Agricultural | 19 | 7.6% |
| Physical & Health Sciences | 4 | 1.6% |
| Psychology | 4 | 1.6% |
| Social Sciences | 6 | 2.4% |
| Engineering | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multidisciplinary Studies | 0 | 0.0% |
| Science & Technology | 22 | 8.8% |
| Business | 31 | 12.3% |
| Education | 77 | 30.7% |
| Literature & Languages | 15 | 6.0% |
| Liberal Arts & History | 16 | 6.4% |
| Visual & Performing Arts | 27 | 10.8% |
| Communications | 0 | 0.0% |
| Arts & Humanities | 30 | 11.9% |
| Total | 251 | 100.0% |
Transportation & Commute in Fosston
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Fosston
The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Fosston are males with 2 vehicles (126, accounting for 48.5%) and females with 2 vehicles (83, making up 56.0%).
| Vehicles Available | Male | Female |
| No Vehicle | 13 (5.0%) | 6 (2.7%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 46 (17.7%) | 71 (31.6%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 126 (48.5%) | 83 (36.9%) |
| 3 Vehicles | 56 (21.5%) | 40 (17.8%) |
| 4 Vehicles | 17 (6.5%) | 23 (10.2%) |
| 5 or more Vehicles | 2 (0.8%) | 2 (0.9%) |
| Total | 260 (100.0%) | 225 (100.0%) |
Commute Time in Fosston
The most frequently occuring commute durations in Fosston are less than 5 minutes (151 commuters, 31.5%), 5 to 9 minutes (121 commuters, 25.2%), and 45 to 59 minutes (51 commuters, 10.6%).
| Commute Time | # Commuters | % Commuters |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 151 | 31.5% |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 121 | 25.2% |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 50 | 10.4% |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 19 | 4.0% |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 29 | 6.0% |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 18 | 3.7% |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 10 | 2.1% |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 2 | 0.4% |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 3 | 0.6% |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 51 | 10.6% |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 13 | 2.7% |
| 90 or more Minutes | 13 | 2.7% |
Commute Time by Sex in Fosston
The most common commute times in Fosston are less than 5 minutes (113 commuters, 40.9%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (59 commuters, 28.9%) for females.
| Commute Time | Male | Female |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 113 (40.9%) | 38 (18.6%) |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 62 (22.5%) | 59 (28.9%) |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 28 (10.1%) | 22 (10.8%) |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 19 (6.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 4 (1.5%) | 25 (12.2%) |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 6 (2.2%) | 12 (5.9%) |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 3 (1.1%) | 7 (3.4%) |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 0 (0.0%) | 2 (1.0%) |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 3 (1.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 29 (10.5%) | 22 (10.8%) |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 0 (0.0%) | 13 (6.4%) |
| 90 or more Minutes | 9 (3.3%) | 4 (2.0%) |
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Fosston
The most frequent times of departure to work in Fosston are 12:00 PM to 3:59 PM (45, 16.3%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (38, 18.6%) for females.
| Time of Departure | Male | Female |
| 12:00 AM to 4:59 AM | 7 (2.5%) | 15 (7.3%) |
| 5:00 AM to 5:29 AM | 6 (2.2%) | 3 (1.5%) |
| 5:30 AM to 5:59 AM | 28 (10.1%) | 17 (8.3%) |
| 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM | 40 (14.5%) | 11 (5.4%) |
| 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM | 16 (5.8%) | 6 (2.9%) |
| 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM | 38 (13.8%) | 38 (18.6%) |
| 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM | 36 (13.0%) | 30 (14.7%) |
| 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM | 26 (9.4%) | 26 (12.8%) |
| 8:30 AM to 8:59 AM | 13 (4.7%) | 8 (3.9%) |
| 9:00 AM to 9:59 AM | 6 (2.2%) | 8 (3.9%) |
| 10:00 AM to 10:59 AM | 0 (0.0%) | 12 (5.9%) |
| 11:00 AM to 11:59 AM | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 12:00 PM to 3:59 PM | 45 (16.3%) | 22 (10.8%) |
| 4:00 PM to 11:59 PM | 15 (5.4%) | 8 (3.9%) |
| Total | 276 (100.0%) | 204 (100.0%) |
Housing Occupancy in Fosston
Occupancy by Ownership in Fosston
Of the total 571 dwellings in Fosston, owner-occupied units account for 376 (65.8%), while renter-occupied units make up 195 (34.2%).
| Occupancy | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Owner Occupied Housing Units | 376 | 65.8% |
| Renter-Occupied Housing Units | 195 | 34.2% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units | 571 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Household Size in Fosston
| Household Size | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| 1-Person Household | 255 | 44.7% |
| 2-Person Household | 175 | 30.6% |
| 3-Person Household | 80 | 14.0% |
| 4+ Person Household | 61 | 10.7% |
| Total Housing Units | 571 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Fosston
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1-Person Household | 139 (54.5%) | 116 (45.5%) |
| 2-Person Household | 155 (88.6%) | 20 (11.4%) |
| 3-Person Household | 39 (48.7%) | 41 (51.2%) |
| 4+ Person Household | 43 (70.5%) | 18 (29.5%) |
| Total Housing Units | 376 (65.8%) | 195 (34.2%) |
Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Fosston
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than High School | 29 (53.7%) | 25 (46.3%) |
| High School Diploma | 120 (61.2%) | 76 (38.8%) |
| College/Associate Degree | 124 (73.8%) | 44 (26.2%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 103 (67.3%) | 50 (32.7%) |
Occupancy by Age of Householder in Fosston
| Age Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Under 35 Years | 101 | 17.7% |
| 35 to 44 Years | 83 | 14.5% |
| 45 to 54 Years | 62 | 10.9% |
| 55 to 64 Years | 85 | 14.9% |
| 65 to 74 Years | 111 | 19.4% |
| 75 to 84 Years | 90 | 15.8% |
| 85 Years and Over | 39 | 6.8% |
| Total | 571 | 100.0% |
Housing Finances in Fosston
Median Income by Occupancy in Fosston
| Occupancy Type | # Households | Median Income |
| Owner-Occupied | 376 (65.8%) | $49,327 |
| Renter-Occupied | 195 (34.2%) | $28,173 |
| Average | 571 (100.0%) | $45,893 |
Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Fosston
| Income Bracket | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $5,000 | 10 (2.7%) | 9 (4.6%) |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 14 (3.7%) | 15 (7.7%) |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 8 (2.1%) | 25 (12.8%) |
| $15,000 to $19,999 | 34 (9.0%) | 12 (6.1%) |
| $20,000 to $24,999 | 10 (2.7%) | 15 (7.7%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 51 (13.6%) | 39 (20.0%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 68 (18.1%) | 6 (3.1%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 64 (17.0%) | 23 (11.8%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 49 (13.0%) | 31 (15.9%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 48 (12.8%) | 17 (8.7%) |
| $150,000 or more | 20 (5.3%) | 3 (1.5%) |
| Total | 376 (100.0%) | 195 (100.0%) |
Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Fosston
| Monthly Cost | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $300 | 11 (2.9%) | 5 (2.6%) |
| $300 to $499 | 67 (17.8%) | 8 (4.1%) |
| $500 to $799 | 138 (36.7%) | 53 (27.2%) |
| $800 to $999 | 39 (10.4%) | 41 (21.0%) |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 71 (18.9%) | 55 (28.2%) |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 40 (10.6%) | 7 (3.6%) |
| $2,000 to $2,499 | 3 (0.8%) | 3 (1.5%) |
| $2,500 to $2,999 | 4 (1.1%) | 10 (5.1%) |
| $3,000 or more | 3 (0.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 376 (100.0%) | 195 (100.0%) |
Physical Housing Characteristics in Fosston
Housing Structures in Fosston
| Structure Type | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Single Unit, Detached | 450 | 78.8% |
| Single Unit, Attached | 4 | 0.7% |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 13 | 2.3% |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 20 | 3.5% |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 21 | 3.7% |
| 10 or more Apartments | 36 | 6.3% |
| Mobile Home / Other | 27 | 4.7% |
| Total | 571 | 100.0% |
Housing Structures by Occupancy in Fosston
| Structure Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Single Unit, Detached | 353 (78.4%) | 97 (21.6%) |
| Single Unit, Attached | 2 (50.0%) | 2 (50.0%) |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 13 (100.0%) |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 20 (100.0%) |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 21 (100.0%) |
| 10 or more Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 36 (100.0%) |
| Mobile Home / Other | 21 (77.8%) | 6 (22.2%) |
| Total | 376 (65.8%) | 195 (34.2%) |
Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Fosston
| Number of Rooms | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1 Room | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 2 or 3 Rooms | 24 (6.4%) | 23 (11.8%) |
| 4 or 5 Rooms | 83 (22.1%) | 99 (50.8%) |
| 6 or 7 Rooms | 137 (36.4%) | 65 (33.3%) |
| 8 or more Rooms | 132 (35.1%) | 8 (4.1%) |
| Total | 376 (100.0%) | 195 (100.0%) |
Housing Structure by Heating Type in Fosston
| Heating Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Utility Gas | 281 (74.7%) | 100 (51.3%) |
| Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas | 5 (1.3%) | 3 (1.5%) |
| Electricity | 47 (12.5%) | 68 (34.9%) |
| Fuel Oil or Kerosene | 36 (9.6%) | 10 (5.1%) |
| Coal or Coke | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| All other Fuels | 7 (1.9%) | 1 (0.5%) |
| No Fuel Used | 0 (0.0%) | 13 (6.7%) |
| Total | 376 (100.0%) | 195 (100.0%) |
Household Vehicle Usage in Fosston
| Vehicles per Household | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| No Vehicle | 5 (1.3%) | 36 (18.5%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 130 (34.6%) | 98 (50.3%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 139 (37.0%) | 57 (29.2%) |
| 3 or more Vehicles | 102 (27.1%) | 4 (2.1%) |
| Total | 376 (100.0%) | 195 (100.0%) |
Real Estate & Mortgages in Fosston
Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Fosston
| Characteristic | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Housing Units | 199 | 177 |
| Median Property Value | $114,800 | $152,500 |
| Median Household Income | $43,650 | $12 |
| Monthly Housing Costs | $547 | $0 |
| Real Estate Taxes | $1,325 | $3 |
Property Value by Mortgage Status in Fosston
| Property Value | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $50,000 | 27 (13.6%) | 6 (3.4%) |
| $50,000 to $99,999 | 50 (25.1%) | 61 (34.5%) |
| $100,000 to $299,999 | 117 (58.8%) | 99 (55.9%) |
| $300,000 to $499,999 | 5 (2.5%) | 8 (4.5%) |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $750,000 to $999,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 3 (1.7%) |
| $1,000,000 or more | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 199 (100.0%) | 177 (100.0%) |
Household Income by Mortgage Status in Fosston
| Household Income | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $10,000 | 17 (8.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 39 (19.6%) | 7 (4.0%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 20 (10.1%) | 13 (7.3%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 43 (21.6%) | 31 (17.5%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 37 (18.6%) | 25 (14.1%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 19 (9.6%) | 27 (15.2%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 16 (8.0%) | 30 (17.0%) |
| $150,000 or more | 8 (4.0%) | 32 (18.1%) |
| Total | 199 (100.0%) | 177 (100.0%) |
Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Fosston
| Value-to-Income Ratio | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than 2.0x | 75 (37.7%) | 56,042 (31,662.2%) |
| 2.0x to 2.9x | 40 (20.1%) | 81 (45.8%) |
| 3.0x to 3.9x | 23 (11.6%) | 39 (22.0%) |
| 4.0x or more | 58 (29.1%) | 26 (14.7%) |
| Total | 199 (100.0%) | 177 (100.0%) |
Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Fosston
| Property Taxes | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $800 | 34 (17.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 90 (45.2%) | 31 (17.5%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 75 (37.7%) | 43 (24.3%) |
| Total | 199 (100.0%) | 177 (100.0%) |
Health & Disability in Fosston
Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Fosston
| Age Bracket | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under 6 Years | 57 (91.9%) | 5 (8.1%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 207 (98.1%) | 4 (1.9%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 59 (93.6%) | 4 (6.4%) |
| 26 to 34 Years | 131 (97.0%) | 4 (3.0%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 144 (96.0%) | 6 (4.0%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 104 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 131 (93.6%) | 9 (6.4%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 157 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 75 Years and older | 176 (98.9%) | 2 (1.1%) |
| Total | 1,166 (97.2%) | 34 (2.8%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Fosston
| Citizenship Status | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Native Born | 57 (91.9%) | 5 (8.1%) |
| Foreign Born, Citizen | 207 (98.1%) | 4 (1.9%) |
| Foreign Born, not a Citizen | 59 (93.6%) | 4 (6.4%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Fosston
| Household Income | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under $25,000 | 221 (97.8%) | 5 (2.2%) |
| $25,000 to $49,999 | 341 (98.6%) | 5 (1.5%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 163 (91.1%) | 16 (8.9%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 188 (95.9%) | 8 (4.1%) |
| $100,000 and over | 212 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Fosston
| Age Bracket | Public Insurance | Private Insurance |
| Under 6 | 36 (58.1%) | 21 (33.9%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 157 (74.4%) | 62 (29.4%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 29 (46.0%) | 30 (47.6%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 38 (28.1%) | 103 (76.3%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 80 (53.3%) | 71 (47.3%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 47 (45.2%) | 59 (56.7%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 73 (52.1%) | 69 (49.3%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 155 (98.7%) | 83 (52.9%) |
| 75 Years and over | 176 (98.9%) | 128 (71.9%) |
| Total | 791 (65.9%) | 626 (52.2%) |
Disability Status by Sex by Age in Fosston
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 13 (11.2%) | 6 (6.1%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 4 (4.3%) | 9 (8.3%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 49 (22.4%) | 41 (23.4%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 14 (21.2%) | 38 (41.8%) |
| 75 Years and over | 37 (60.7%) | 22 (18.8%) |
Disability Class by Sex by Age in Fosston
Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 19 (8.7%) | 3 (1.7%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 6 (9.1%) | 6 (6.6%) |
| 75 Years and over | 34 (55.7%) | 3 (2.6%) |
Disability Class: Vision Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 12 (5.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 7 (7.7%) |
| 75 Years and over | 1 (1.6%) | 12 (10.3%) |
Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 13 (11.2%) | 6 (6.1%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 4 (4.3%) | 9 (8.3%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 17 (7.8%) | 13 (7.4%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 5 (5.5%) |
| 75 Years and over | 12 (19.7%) | 3 (2.6%) |
Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 4 (4.3%) | 2 (1.8%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 36 (16.4%) | 19 (10.9%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 8 (12.1%) | 32 (35.2%) |
| 75 Years and over | 8 (13.1%) | 10 (8.6%) |
Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 3 (3.1%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 4 (4.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 5 (2.9%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 4 (6.1%) | 18 (19.8%) |
| 75 Years and over | 8 (13.1%) | 6 (5.1%) |
Technology Access in Fosston
Computing Device Access in Fosston
| Device Type | # Households | % Households |
| Desktop or Laptop | 379 | 66.4% |
| Smartphone | 409 | 71.6% |
| Tablet | 283 | 49.6% |
| No Computing Device | 75 | 13.1% |
| Total | 571 | 100.0% |
Internet Access in Fosston
| Internet Type | # Households | % Households |
| Dial-Up Internet | 2 | 0.4% |
| Broadband Home | 328 | 57.4% |
| Cellular Data Only | 75 | 13.1% |
| Satellite Internet | 25 | 4.4% |
| No Internet | 156 | 27.3% |
| Total | 571 | 100.0% |
Fosston Summary
Fosston is a city located in Polk County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,541 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Grand Forks-ND-MN Metropolitan Statistical Area.
History
Fosston was founded in 1882 by Norwegian immigrants. The city was named after Fosston, Norway, the hometown of the first settlers. The first settlers were Ole and Ingeborg Johnson, who arrived in 1882. They were soon followed by other Norwegian immigrants, who established a small farming community.
The first post office was established in 1883, and the first school was built in 1884. The first church was built in 1885, and the first newspaper was established in 1886.
The city was incorporated in 1887, and the first mayor was elected in 1888. The first bank was established in 1889, and the first telephone service was established in 1890.
Geography
Fosston is located at 47 45 25 North 96 14 17 West 47 756944 96 238333
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.2 square miles (3.1 km2), all of it land.
Economy
Fosston's economy is largely based on agriculture and manufacturing. The city is home to several large agricultural businesses, including a grain elevator, a feed mill, and a dairy.
The city is also home to several manufacturing companies, including a furniture manufacturer, a plastics manufacturer, and a metal fabrication company.
Demographics
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,541 people, 645 households, and 393 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,279.2 people per square mile (493.2/km2). There were 690 housing units at an average density of 575.8 per square mile (222.7/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.2% White, 0.3% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.7% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.7% of the population.
There were 645 households, out of which 28.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.2% were married couples living together, 10.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.7% were non-families. 33.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 2.97.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.7% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 24.2% from 25 to 44, 22.2% from 45 to 64, and 20.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.2 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $30,938, and the median income for a family was $37,500. Males had a median income of $30,000 versus $20,000 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,945. About 8.7% of families and 11.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.2% of those under age 18 and 10.2% of those age 65 or over.
Common Questions
What is the Total Population of Fosston?
Total Population of Fosston is 1,299.
What is the Total Male Population of Fosston?
Total Male Population of Fosston is 612.
What is the Total Female Population of Fosston?
Total Female Population of Fosston is 687.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Fosston?
There are 89.08 Males per 100 Females in Fosston.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Fosston?
There are 112.25 Females per 100 Males in Fosston.
What is the Median Population Age in Fosston?
Median Population Age in Fosston is 48.9 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Fosston
Average Family Size in Fosston is 2.8 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Fosston
Average Household Size in Fosston is 2.0 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Fosston?
Per Capita income in Fosston is $27,461.
What is the Median Family Income in Fosston?
Median Family Income in Fosston is $52,083.
What is the Median Household income in Fosston?
Median Household Income in Fosston is $45,893.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Fosston?
Income or Wage Gap in Fosston is 27.3%.
Women in Fosston earn 72.7 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Fosston?
Inequality or Gini Index in Fosston is 0.43.
How Large is the Labor Force in Fosston?
There are 549 People in the Labor Forcein in Fosston.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Fosston?
52.0% of People are in the Labor Force in Fosston.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Fosston?
Unemployment Rate in Fosston is 6.4%.