Demographics & People — Fosston, Minnesota
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 1,283 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~1,600 |
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| Median Age | 41.6 |
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| Total Households | 560 |
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| Family Households | 289 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.02 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.0372 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,194 |
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| Black or African American | 0 |
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| Asian | 3 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 20 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Norwegian | 443 |
| German | 307 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 276 |
| Swedish | 134 |
| Other groups | 131 |
| Irish | 106 |
| English | 73 |
| Dutch | 52 |
| French (except Basque) | 47 |
| Italian | 43 |
Language
| English Only | 1,242 |
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| Spanish | 0 |
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| Population 5+ | 1,242 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 101 |
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| Population 18+ | 1,031 |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Fosston, Minnesota.
