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56542

Fosston, MN

Total Population

2,434

Median Household Income

$54,205

Median Home Value

$164,100

Median Rent

$850

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income

$54,205

100.6% above state median

Home Value

$164,100

101.1% above state median

Rent

$850

100% above state median

Median Age

48.3 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).

Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Fosston, MN

Median household income is 101% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

Mature population with median age of 48.3 years, likely more established households.

Poverty rate of 15.1% is above national average of 11.5%.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income

$54,205

-27.9% vs US

vs State Median

+-100.6%

State: $-9,260,947

Income Distribution

30.8%

Under $50k

18.5%

Over $100k

Lower Income

Middle Income

Higher Income

Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.22 people

Total Households

1,032

Family Households

50.8%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry

Education

32.4%

#2 Industry

Manufacturing

16.3%

#3 Industry

Construction

12.9%

Total Employed Residents:689

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute

20.5%

Under 10 minutes

Long Commute

3.1%

Over 60 minutes

Work From Home

8.7%

83 workers

Public Transit

0.7%

7 workers

Total Commuting Workers:953

Commute Insights

Many residents enjoy short commutes (under 10 minutes)

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate

94.9%

1,020 employed

Labor Force

1,075

55 unemployed

Median Age

48.3 years

Per Capita Income

$31,322

Poverty Rate

15.1%

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