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Fossil Overview

485
TOTAL POPULATION
232
MALE POPULATION
253
FEMALE POPULATION
91.70
MALES / 100 FEMALES
109.05
FEMALES / 100 MALES
62.1
MEDIAN AGE
2.8
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.0
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$31,017
PER CAPITA INCOME
$83,958
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$50,938
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
5.3%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
94.7¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.37
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
184
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
41.3%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
6.5%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Fossil Zip Codes

Fossil Area Codes

Race in Fossil

The most populous races in Fossil are White / Caucasian (446 | 92.0%), Two or more Races (30 | 6.2%), and Hispanic or Latino (26 | 5.4%).
Race in Fossil
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American00.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino265.4%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian44692.0%
Two or more Races306.2%
Some other Race91.9%
Total485100.0%

Ancestry in Fossil

The most populous ancestries reported in Fossil are English (140 | 28.9%), Irish (101 | 20.8%), German (82 | 16.9%), American (62 | 12.8%), and Scottish (33 | 6.8%), together accounting for 86.2% of all Fossil residents.
Ancestry in Fossil
Ancestry# Population% Population
American6212.8%
Canadian71.4%
Cherokee193.9%
Danish81.7%
Dutch71.4%
English14028.9%
European173.5%
French132.7%
French American Indian40.8%
German8216.9%
Irish10120.8%
Iroquois40.8%
Mexican81.7%
Scotch-Irish153.1%
Scottish336.8%
Shoshone153.1%
Swedish122.5%
Swiss71.4%
Welsh112.3%
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Immigrants in Fossil

Immigrants in Fossil
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
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Sex and Age in Fossil

Sex and Age in Fossil

The most populous age groups in Fossil are 65 to 69 Years (36 | 15.5%) for men and 60 to 64 Years (44 | 17.4%) for women.
Sex and Age in Fossil
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)6 (2.4%)
5 to 9 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Years14 (6.0%)18 (7.1%)
15 to 19 Years6 (2.6%)1 (0.4%)
20 to 24 Years15 (6.5%)8 (3.2%)
25 to 29 Years21 (9.0%)35 (13.8%)
30 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)11 (4.3%)
35 to 39 Years12 (5.2%)18 (7.1%)
40 to 44 Years19 (8.2%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 49 Years31 (13.4%)13 (5.1%)
50 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)6 (2.4%)
55 to 59 Years2 (0.9%)6 (2.4%)
60 to 64 Years8 (3.5%)44 (17.4%)
65 to 69 Years36 (15.5%)16 (6.3%)
70 to 74 Years28 (12.1%)21 (8.3%)
75 to 79 Years15 (6.5%)0 (0.0%)
80 to 84 Years12 (5.2%)29 (11.5%)
85 Years and over13 (5.6%)21 (8.3%)
Total232 (100.0%)253 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Fossil

Median Family Size in Fossil

Median Family Size in Fossil
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple112 (85.5%)2.68
Single Male/Father0 (0.0%)-
Single Female/Mother19 (14.5%)3.26
Total Families131 (100.0%)2.76

Median Household Size in Fossil

Median Household Size in Fossil
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple112 (46.3%)2.68
Single Male/Father0 (0.0%)-
Single Female/Mother19 (7.9%)3.26
Non-family111 (45.9%)1.11
Total Households242 (100.0%)2.00

Household Size by Marriage Status in Fossil

Out of a total of 242 households in Fossil, 131 (54.1%) are family households, while 111 (45.9%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 3-person households, comprising 65, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 96.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Fossil
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-96 (39.7%)
2-Person Households56 (23.1%)15 (6.2%)
3-Person Households65 (26.9%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households8 (3.3%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households2 (0.8%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total131 (54.1%)111 (45.9%)

Female Fertility in Fossil

Fertility by Age in Fossil

Female Fertility by Age in Fossil
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total0 (0.0%)0.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Fossil

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Fossil
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Fossil

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Fossil
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total0 (0.0%)0.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Fossil

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Fossil
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Fossil

Income Overview in Fossil

Per Capita Income in Fossil is $31,017, while median incomes of families and households are $83,958 and $50,938 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income485$31,017
Median Family Income131$83,958
Mean Family Income131$84,082
Median Household Income242$50,938
Mean Household Income242$64,101
Income Deficit131$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)4855.31%
Wage / Income Gap ($)48594.69¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index4850.37

Earnings by Sex in Fossil

Average Earnings in Fossil are $39,338, $38,295 for men and $40,441 for women, a difference of 5.3%.
Earnings by Sex in Fossil
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male111 (50.2%)$38,295
Female110 (49.8%)$40,441
Total221 (100.0%)$39,338

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Fossil

The most common earnings brackets in Fossil are $65,000 to $74,999 for men (23 | 20.7%) and $65,000 to $74,999 for women (35 | 31.8%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Fossil
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $4,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $7,49912 (10.8%)0 (0.0%)
$7,500 to $9,99916 (14.4%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $12,4999 (8.1%)7 (6.4%)
$12,500 to $14,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $17,4997 (6.3%)16 (14.5%)
$17,500 to $19,9990 (0.0%)15 (13.6%)
$20,000 to $22,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$22,500 to $24,9990 (0.0%)8 (7.3%)
$25,000 to $29,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$30,000 to $34,9998 (7.2%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $39,99911 (9.9%)6 (5.4%)
$40,000 to $44,9990 (0.0%)17 (15.4%)
$45,000 to $49,9995 (4.5%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $54,9998 (7.2%)0 (0.0%)
$55,000 to $64,9995 (4.5%)0 (0.0%)
$65,000 to $74,99923 (20.7%)35 (31.8%)
$75,000 to $99,9990 (0.0%)6 (5.4%)
$100,000+7 (6.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total111 (100.0%)110 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Fossil

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Fossil
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma--
College or Associate's Degree--
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree--
Total$38,864$41,029

Family Income in Fossil

Family Income Brackets in Fossil

According to the Fossil family income data, there are 56 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 42.7% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Fossil
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00000.0%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,999118.4%
$25,000 to $34,9992922.1%
$35,000 to $49,99975.3%
$50,000 to $74,9991511.5%
$75,000 to $99,999139.9%
$100,000 to $149,9995642.7%
$150,000 to $199,99900.0%
$200,000+00.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Fossil

3-person families (65 | 49.6%) account for the highest median family income in Fossil with $135,179 per family, while 3-person families (65 | 49.6%) have the highest median income of $45,060 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Fossil
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families56 (42.7%)$0
3-Person Families65 (49.6%)$135,179
4-Person Families8 (6.1%)$0
5-Person Families2 (1.5%)$0
6-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total131 (100.0%)$83,958

Family Income by Number of Earners in Fossil

Family Income by Number of Earners in Fossil
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners37 (28.2%)$34,063
1 Earner34 (26.0%)$91,000
2 Earners52 (39.7%)$135,643
3+ Earners8 (6.1%)$0
Total131 (100.0%)$83,958

Household Income in Fossil

Household Income Brackets in Fossil

With 63 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Fossil, accounting for 26.0% of all households.
Household Income Brackets in Fossil
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00010.4%
$10,000 to $14,99993.7%
$15,000 to $24,9994217.4%
$25,000 to $34,9994418.2%
$35,000 to $49,999197.9%
$50,000 to $74,9995121.1%
$75,000 to $99,999135.4%
$100,000 to $149,9996326.0%
$150,000 to $199,99900.0%
$200,000+00.0%

Household Income by Householder Age in Fossil

The median household income in Fossil is $50,938, with the highest median household income of $135,500 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 56 households (23.1%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 13 households (5.4%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Fossil
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years13 (5.4%)$0
25 to 44 Years56 (23.1%)$135,500
45 to 64 Years59 (24.4%)$59,531
65+ Years114 (47.1%)$33,611
Total242 (100.0%)$50,938

Poverty in Fossil

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Fossil

With 11.2% poverty level for males and 4.7% for females among the residents of Fossil, 12 to 14 year old males and 55 to 64 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 11 males (100.0%) and 7 females (14.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Fossil
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years5 (16.1%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)7 (14.0%)
65 to 74 Years6 (9.4%)4 (10.8%)
75 Years and over4 (10.0%)1 (2.0%)
Total26 (11.2%)12 (4.7%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Fossil

According to the poverty statistics in Fossil, males aged 6 to 11 years and females aged under 5 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.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Fossil
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years3 (100.0%)9 (100.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)9 (100.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)1 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years15 (100.0%)8 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years21 (100.0%)46 (100.0%)
35 to 44 Years26 (83.9%)18 (100.0%)
45 to 54 Years31 (100.0%)19 (100.0%)
55 to 64 Years10 (100.0%)43 (86.0%)
65 to 74 Years58 (90.6%)33 (89.2%)
75 Years and over36 (90.0%)49 (98.0%)
Total206 (88.8%)241 (95.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Fossil

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Fossil show that 9.8% or 11 of the total 112 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 12.5%, comprising of 7 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 7.1%, which includes 4 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Fossil
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children49 (87.5%)7 (12.5%)
1 or 2 Children52 (92.9%)4 (7.1%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total101 (90.2%)11 (9.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Fossil

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Fossil
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Fossil

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Fossil
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children7 (12.5%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children4 (7.1%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total11 (9.8%)0 (0.0%)

Employment Characteristics in Fossil

Employment by Class of Employer in Fossil

Among the 172 employed individuals in Fossil, private company employees (59 | 34.3%), not-for-profit organizations (48 | 27.9%), and state government employees (26 | 15.1%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Fossil
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees5934.3%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)52.9%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)137.6%
Not-for-profit Organizations4827.9%
Local Government Employees2112.2%
State Government Employees2615.1%
Federal Government Employees00.0%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total172100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Fossil

According to the labor force statistics for Fossil, out of the total population over 16 years of age (446), 41.3% or 184 individuals are in the labor force, with 6.5% or 12 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 20 to 24 years, with 100.0% or 23 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 35 to 44 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 25.0% or 5 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Fossil
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years23 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years56 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years20 (40.8%)5 (25.0%)
45 to 54 Years30 (60.0%)7 (23.3%)
55 to 59 Years8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years15 (28.8%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years21 (20.8%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total184 (41.3%)12 (6.5%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Fossil

According to labor force statistics for Fossil, 61.9% of individuals (140) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (226) are in the labor force, with 8.6% or 12 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 87.7% or 57 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 19.2% or 5 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Fossil
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma26 (38.2%)13 (19.2%)
College / Associate Degree57 (78.1%)9 (12.3%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher57 (87.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total140 (61.9%)19 (8.6%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Fossil

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Fossil are Business & Financial (35 | 20.3%), Management (16 | 9.3%), Computers, Engineering & Science (8 | 4.6%), Life, Physical & Social Science (8 | 4.6%), and Community & Social Service (7 | 4.1%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Fossil

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Fossil, the most male-oriented occupations are Management (100.0%), Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), and Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Business & Financial (100.0%), Community & Social Service (100.0%), and Education Instruction & Library (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Fossil
OccupationMaleFemale
Management16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Business & Financial0 (0.0%)35 (100.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Technologists7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)31 (42.5%)42 (57.5%)
Total (Overall)88 (51.2%)84 (48.8%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Fossil are Food Preparation & Serving (18 | 10.5%), Security & Protection (7 | 4.1%), and Firefighting & Prevention (7 | 4.1%).
Services Occupations in Fossil

Services Occupations by Sex

Services Occupations by Sex in Fossil
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Security & Protection7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving10 (55.6%)8 (44.4%)
Cleaning & Maintenance0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)17 (68.0%)8 (32.0%)
Total (Overall)88 (51.2%)84 (48.8%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Fossil are Office & Administration (37 | 21.5%), and Sales & Related (5 | 2.9%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Fossil

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Fossil
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
Office & Administration8 (21.6%)29 (78.4%)
Total (Category)8 (19.1%)34 (80.9%)
Total (Overall)88 (51.2%)84 (48.8%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Fossil are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (18 | 10.5%), and Construction & Extraction (5 | 2.9%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Fossil

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Fossil
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair18 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)23 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)88 (51.2%)84 (48.8%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Fossil are , and Production (9 | 5.2%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Fossil

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Fossil
OccupationMaleFemale
Production9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)88 (51.2%)84 (48.8%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Fossil

Employment Industries in Fossil

The major employment industries in Fossil include Health Care & Social Assistance (48 | 27.9%), Public Administration (29 | 16.9%), Accommodation & Food Services (18 | 10.5%), Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (16 | 9.3%), and Administrative & Support (11 | 6.4%).
Employment Industries in Fossil

Employment Industries by Sex in Fossil

The Fossil industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Construction (100.0%), and Manufacturing (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Retail Trade (100.0%), Finance & Insurance (100.0%), and Administrative & Support (100.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Fossil
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Wholesale Trade0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
Transportation & Warehousing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support0 (0.0%)11 (100.0%)
Educational Services0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance7 (14.6%)41 (85.4%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services10 (55.6%)8 (44.4%)
Public Administration23 (79.3%)6 (20.7%)
Total88 (51.2%)84 (48.8%)

Education in Fossil

School Enrollment in Fossil

The most common levels of schooling among the 47 students in Fossil are middle school (21 | 44.7%), elementary school (12 | 25.5%), and college / undergraduate (8 | 17.0%).
School Enrollment in Fossil
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool00.0%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary School1225.5%
Middle School2144.7%
High School612.8%
College / Undergraduate817.0%
Graduate / Professional00.0%
Total47100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Fossil

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Fossil
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds32 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total47 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Fossil

Business (58 | 57.4%), physical & health sciences (16 | 15.8%), engineering (8 | 7.9%), education (7 | 6.9%), and arts & humanities (7 | 6.9%) are the most common fields of study among 101 individuals in Fossil who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Fossil
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural55.0%
Physical & Health Sciences1615.8%
Psychology00.0%
Social Sciences00.0%
Engineering87.9%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology00.0%
Business5857.4%
Education76.9%
Literature & Languages00.0%
Liberal Arts & History00.0%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities76.9%
Total101100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Fossil

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Fossil

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Fossil are males with 2 vehicles (50, accounting for 56.8%) and females with 2 vehicles (54, making up 59.5%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Fossil
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle0 (0.0%)7 (8.3%)
2 Vehicles50 (56.8%)54 (64.3%)
3 Vehicles29 (33.0%)6 (7.1%)
4 Vehicles9 (10.2%)17 (20.2%)
5 or more Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total88 (100.0%)84 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Fossil

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Fossil are 5 to 9 minutes (75 commuters, 46.6%), 30 to 34 minutes (24 commuters, 14.9%), and 15 to 19 minutes (21 commuters, 13.0%).
Commute Time in Fossil
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes1911.8%
5 to 9 Minutes7546.6%
10 to 14 Minutes74.3%
15 to 19 Minutes2113.0%
20 to 24 Minutes159.3%
25 to 29 Minutes00.0%
30 to 34 Minutes2414.9%
35 to 39 Minutes00.0%
40 to 44 Minutes00.0%
45 to 59 Minutes00.0%
60 to 89 Minutes00.0%
90 or more Minutes00.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Fossil

The most common commute times in Fossil are 5 to 9 minutes (23 commuters, 29.9%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (52 commuters, 61.9%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Fossil
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes0 (0.0%)19 (22.6%)
5 to 9 Minutes23 (29.9%)52 (61.9%)
10 to 14 Minutes7 (9.1%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 19 Minutes21 (27.3%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Minutes8 (10.4%)7 (8.3%)
25 to 29 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes18 (23.4%)6 (7.1%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Fossil

The most frequent times of departure to work in Fossil are 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (23, 29.9%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (58, 69.1%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Fossil
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM9 (11.7%)0 (0.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM5 (6.5%)0 (0.0%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM21 (27.3%)7 (8.3%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM7 (9.1%)6 (7.1%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM23 (29.9%)58 (69.1%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM2 (2.6%)0 (0.0%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)13 (15.5%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM10 (13.0%)0 (0.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total77 (100.0%)84 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Fossil

Occupancy by Ownership in Fossil

Of the total 242 dwellings in Fossil, owner-occupied units account for 192 (79.3%), while renter-occupied units make up 50 (20.7%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Fossil
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units19279.3%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units5020.7%
Total Occupied Housing Units242100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Fossil

Occupancy by Household Size in Fossil
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household9639.7%
2-Person Household7129.3%
3-Person Household6526.9%
4+ Person Household104.1%
Total Housing Units242100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Fossil

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Fossil
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household82 (85.4%)14 (14.6%)
2-Person Household48 (67.6%)23 (32.4%)
3-Person Household52 (80.0%)13 (20.0%)
4+ Person Household10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total Housing Units192 (79.3%)50 (20.7%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Fossil

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Fossil
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School12 (57.1%)9 (42.9%)
High School Diploma49 (77.8%)14 (22.2%)
College/Associate Degree58 (75.3%)19 (24.7%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher73 (90.1%)8 (9.9%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Fossil

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Fossil
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years5321.9%
35 to 44 Years166.6%
45 to 54 Years62.5%
55 to 64 Years5321.9%
65 to 74 Years6526.9%
75 to 84 Years2811.6%
85 Years and Over218.7%
Total242100.0%

Housing Finances in Fossil

Median Income by Occupancy in Fossil

Median Income by Occupancy in Fossil
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied192 (79.3%)$51,875
Renter-Occupied50 (20.7%)$47,857
Average242 (100.0%)$50,938

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Fossil

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Fossil
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,9991 (0.5%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,9990 (0.0%)9 (18.0%)
$15,000 to $19,99935 (18.2%)7 (14.0%)
$20,000 to $24,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99936 (18.8%)8 (16.0%)
$35,000 to $49,99912 (6.2%)7 (14.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99946 (24.0%)5 (10.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99913 (6.8%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $149,99949 (25.5%)14 (28.0%)
$150,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total192 (100.0%)50 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Fossil

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Fossil
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30020 (10.4%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $49929 (15.1%)9 (18.0%)
$500 to $79937 (19.3%)30 (60.0%)
$800 to $99932 (16.7%)5 (10.0%)
$1,000 to $1,49974 (38.5%)0 (0.0%)
$1,500 to $1,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total192 (100.0%)50 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Fossil

Housing Structures in Fossil

Housing Structures in Fossil
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached18676.9%
Single Unit, Attached00.0%
2 Unit Apartments83.3%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments00.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments00.0%
10 or more Apartments00.0%
Mobile Home / Other4819.8%
Total242100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Fossil

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Fossil
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached149 (80.1%)37 (19.9%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mobile Home / Other43 (89.6%)5 (10.4%)
Total192 (79.3%)50 (20.7%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Fossil

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Fossil
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room5 (2.6%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms7 (3.6%)17 (34.0%)
4 or 5 Rooms63 (32.8%)15 (30.0%)
6 or 7 Rooms92 (47.9%)5 (10.0%)
8 or more Rooms25 (13.0%)13 (26.0%)
Total192 (100.0%)50 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Fossil

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Fossil
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas7 (3.6%)0 (0.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas7 (3.6%)8 (16.0%)
Electricity69 (35.9%)28 (56.0%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene37 (19.3%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels72 (37.5%)14 (28.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total192 (100.0%)50 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Fossil

Household Vehicle Usage in Fossil
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle5 (2.6%)9 (18.0%)
1 Vehicle53 (27.6%)7 (14.0%)
2 Vehicles90 (46.9%)27 (54.0%)
3 or more Vehicles44 (22.9%)7 (14.0%)
Total192 (100.0%)50 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Fossil

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Fossil

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units9399
Median Property Value$107,300$183,500
Median Household Income$33,417$0
Monthly Housing Costs$390$0
Real Estate Taxes$1,045$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Fossil

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Fossil
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00010 (10.7%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $99,99933 (35.5%)10 (10.1%)
$100,000 to $299,99943 (46.2%)89 (89.9%)
$300,000 to $499,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9997 (7.5%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total93 (100.0%)99 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Fossil

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Fossil
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0001 (1.1%)6 (6.1%)
$10,000 to $24,99931 (33.3%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99924 (25.8%)4 (4.0%)
$35,000 to $49,9997 (7.5%)12 (12.1%)
$50,000 to $74,99916 (17.2%)5 (5.1%)
$75,000 to $99,9997 (7.5%)30 (30.3%)
$100,000 to $149,9997 (7.5%)6 (6.1%)
$150,000 or more0 (0.0%)42 (42.4%)
Total93 (100.0%)99 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Fossil

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Fossil
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x22 (23.7%)72,031 (72,758.6%)
2.0x to 2.9x25 (26.9%)48 (48.5%)
3.0x to 3.9x12 (12.9%)35 (35.3%)
4.0x or more34 (36.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total93 (100.0%)99 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Fossil

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Fossil
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80041 (44.1%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49931 (33.3%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49921 (22.6%)35 (35.3%)
Total93 (100.0%)99 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Fossil

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Fossil

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Fossil
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years39 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years23 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
26 to 34 Years67 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years49 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years39 (78.0%)11 (22.0%)
55 to 64 Years60 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years101 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older90 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total474 (97.7%)11 (2.3%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Fossil

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Fossil
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen39 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen23 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Fossil

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Fossil
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00073 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $49,999136 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99984 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99949 (81.7%)11 (18.3%)
$100,000 and over132 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Fossil

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Fossil
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 60 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
6 to 18 Years6 (15.4%)33 (84.6%)
19 to 25 Years18 (78.3%)5 (21.7%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)67 (100.0%)
35 to 44 Years23 (46.9%)33 (67.3%)
45 to 54 Years20 (40.0%)19 (38.0%)
55 to 64 Years21 (35.0%)39 (65.0%)
65 to 74 Years101 (100.0%)58 (57.4%)
75 Years and over90 (100.0%)25 (27.8%)
Total279 (57.5%)285 (58.8%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Fossil

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Fossil
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years6 (30.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years20 (27.8%)23 (26.4%)
65 to 74 Years9 (14.1%)16 (43.2%)
75 Years and over32 (80.0%)49 (98.0%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Fossil

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Fossil: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years20 (27.8%)7 (8.1%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)5 (13.5%)
75 Years and over32 (80.0%)49 (98.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Fossil: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)9 (10.3%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)16 (43.2%)
75 Years and over7 (17.5%)8 (16.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Fossil: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years6 (30.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years20 (27.8%)16 (18.4%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)5 (13.5%)
75 Years and over15 (37.5%)9 (18.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Fossil: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years20 (27.8%)16 (18.4%)
65 to 74 Years9 (14.1%)9 (24.3%)
75 Years and over15 (37.5%)16 (32.0%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Fossil: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)9 (24.3%)
75 Years and over7 (17.5%)0 (0.0%)

Technology Access in Fossil

Computing Device Access in Fossil

Computing Device Access in Fossil
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop18476.0%
Smartphone17974.0%
Tablet16266.9%
No Computing Device2912.0%
Total242100.0%

Internet Access in Fossil

Internet Access in Fossil
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home12551.6%
Cellular Data Only3614.9%
Satellite Internet2610.7%
No Internet6024.8%
Total242100.0%

Fossil Summary

Fossil is a small city located in Wheeler County, Oregon, United States. It is situated in the foothills of the Blue Mountains, approximately 50 miles east of the city of Pendleton. The population of Fossil was 545 at the 2010 census.

History

Fossil was founded in 1876 by a group of settlers from the nearby town of Condon. The town was named after the nearby fossil beds, which were discovered by the settlers. The fossils found in the area were mostly of extinct animals, such as mammoths and mastodons.
The town was originally a farming and ranching community, but in the early 1900s, the discovery of coal in the area led to the development of a coal mining industry. The coal mines provided jobs for many of the town's residents, and the town grew rapidly.
In the 1950s, the coal industry began to decline, and the town's population began to decline as well. In the 1970s, the town was revitalized by the development of a new industry: tourism. The nearby John Day Fossil Beds National Monument, which was established in 1975, brought many visitors to the area.

Geography

Fossil is located in the foothills of the Blue Mountains, at an elevation of 2,845 feet (867 m). The city is situated in a valley, surrounded by hills and mountains. The John Day River flows through the city, and the nearby John Day Fossil Beds National Monument is located just to the east.
The climate in Fossil is semi-arid, with hot summers and cold winters. The average annual precipitation is 11.5 inches (292 mm).

Economy

The economy of Fossil is largely based on tourism. The nearby John Day Fossil Beds National Monument is a major tourist attraction, and the town also has several restaurants, hotels, and other businesses catering to visitors.
The town also has a small manufacturing sector, with several small businesses producing wood products, metal products, and other goods.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Fossil was 545. The racial makeup of the town was 95.3% White, 0.2% African American, 0.7% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.2% Pacific Islander, 0.7% from other races, and 2.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.7% of the population.
The median household income in Fossil was $31,250, and the median family income was $37,500. The per capita income was $17,818. About 16.7% of families and 20.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 28.3% of those under age 18 and 10.3% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Fossil?
Total Population of Fossil is 485.
What is the Total Male Population of Fossil?
Total Male Population of Fossil is 232.
What is the Total Female Population of Fossil?
Total Female Population of Fossil is 253.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Fossil?
There are 91.70 Males per 100 Females in Fossil.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Fossil?
There are 109.05 Females per 100 Males in Fossil.
What is the Median Population Age in Fossil?
Median Population Age in Fossil is 62.1 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Fossil
Average Family Size in Fossil is 2.8 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Fossil
Average Household Size in Fossil is 2.0 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Fossil?
Per Capita income in Fossil is $31,017.
What is the Median Family Income in Fossil?
Median Family Income in Fossil is $83,958.
What is the Median Household income in Fossil?
Median Household Income in Fossil is $50,938.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Fossil?
Income or Wage Gap in Fossil is 5.3%.
Women in Fossil earn 94.7 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Fossil?
Inequality or Gini Index in Fossil is 0.37.
How Large is the Labor Force in Fossil?
There are 184 People in the Labor Forcein in Fossil.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Fossil?
41.3% of People are in the Labor Force in Fossil.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Fossil?
Unemployment Rate in Fossil is 6.5%.