Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Fostoria, OH Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

12,344

Median Agei

39.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

77.5%9,565

Hispanic/Latino

10.8%1,329

Black

5.4%669

Two or More

4.6%568

Asian

0.8%100

Other

0.5%65

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.3%33

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.1%15

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

8.1%666

High School Diploma

44.6%3,649

Some College (<1 yr)

7.5%612

Some College (1+ yr)

10.3%841

Associate's Degree

9.5%780

Bachelor's Degree

6.7%549

Master's Degree

2.6%215

Professional Degree

0.2%18

Doctorate

0.3%25

HS or Higher

89.9%

BA or Higher

9.9%

Graduate+

3.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$87,200

Median Renti

$809

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

66.4%3,385

Renter-Occupied

33.6%1,712

Total Units

5,793

Homeownership

66.4%

Vacancy Rate

12%

Home Values

Under $50K

23.1%782

$50K–$100K

36.2%1,225

$100K–$150K

18%610

$150K–$200K

11.9%402

$200K–$300K

6.8%231

$300K–$500K

3.7%124

$500K–$1M

0.3%11

Rent Distribution

Under $500

265

$500–$750

449

$750–$1,000

673

$1,000–$1,250

243

$1,250–$1,500

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

0.2%9

2010–2019

0.9%55

2000–2009

3.5%204

1990–1999

4.1%237

1980–1989

6%348

1970–1979

15%868

1960–1969

10%582

1950–1959

12.6%731

1940–1949

6.8%393

1939 or earlier

40.8%2,366

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

78%3,975

Electricity

20.3%1,034

Bottled/LP Gas

1%50

No Fuel

0.5%23

Wood

0.3%15

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$54,151

Mean Household Incomei

$62,596

Per Capita Incomei

$27,346

Poverty Ratei

16%

Unemploymenti

6.2%

Labor Forcei

6,178

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.6%232

$10K–$15K

6.2%317

$15K–$20K

5.6%284

$20K–$25K

5.3%272

$25K–$30K

4.4%226

$30K–$35K

5.6%283

$35K–$40K

3.5%179

$40K–$45K

8.1%412

$45K–$50K

3.8%194

$50K–$60K

8.3%423

$60K–$75K

11.7%597

$75K–$100K

16.7%849

$100K–$125K

8.1%415

$125K–$150K

3.3%170

$150K–$200K

3.2%163

$200K+

1.6%81

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

5,710

Avg. Commutei

22.7 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

5,798

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

865(9.2% of civilian adults)