Fosston, MN Demographics

A map of Fosston's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,271	1,307	92.5%	91.1%
Multiracial	58	52	4.2%	3.6%
Hispanic	27	27	2.0%	1.9%
Native American/Other	18	40	1.3%	2.8%
Black	0	2	0.0%	0.1%
Asian	0	6	0.0%	0.4%

Fosston, Minnesota has an estimated population of 1,374, a decrease from the 1,434 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 92.5% White, 4.2% Multiracial, 2.0% Hispanic, 1.3% Native American/Other, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Fosston, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Fosston has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Minnesota overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Fosston, that probability was 16.7% in 2020 and 14.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Fosston is ranked the 316th most populous place in Minnesota, out of 915 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Fosston was ranked the 303rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Fosston's White Population

1,271 residents of Fosston, or 92.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Fosston is significantly higher than in Minnesota overall, where 75.9% of the population is White. Fosston ranks 399th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fosston's White population has declined by an estimated 2.8%. White residents' share of Fosston's population has increased from 91.1% to 92.5%.

Fosston is more White than neighboring McIntosh (85.2% White), Lengby (83.7% White), Gully (81.1% White), and Pine Bend (9.1% White). Fosston is less White than neighboring Trail (93.8% White).

Fosston's Black Population

0 residents of Fosston, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Fosston is lower than in Minnesota overall, where 6.9% of the population is Black. Fosston ranks 584th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fosston's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Fosston's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Fosston is less Black than neighboring McIntosh (12.5% Black).

Fosston's Asian Population

0 residents of Fosston, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Fosston is lower than in Minnesota overall, where 5.1% of the population is Asian. Fosston ranks 435th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fosston's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Fosston's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Fosston's Hispanic Population

27 residents of Fosston, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Fosston is slightly lower than in Minnesota overall, where 6.4% of the population is Hispanic. Fosston ranks 617th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fosston's Hispanic population has remained roughly the same. Hispanic residents' share of Fosston's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.0%.

Fosston is more Hispanic than neighboring McIntosh (1.5% Hispanic), Lengby (0% Hispanic), Trail (0% Hispanic), and Pine Bend (0% Hispanic). Fosston is less Hispanic than neighboring Gully (18.9% Hispanic).

Fosston's Native American/Other Population

18 residents of Fosston, or 1.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Fosston is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Fosston ranks 115th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fosston's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 55.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Fosston's population has decreased from 2.8% to 1.3%.

Fosston is more Native American/Other than neighboring McIntosh (0.4% Native American/Other), Trail (0% Native American/Other), and Gully (0% Native American/Other). Fosston is less Native American/Other than neighboring Lengby (16.3% Native American/Other), and Pine Bend (81.8% Native American/Other).

Fosston's Multiracial Population

58 residents of Fosston, or 4.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Fosston is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Fosston ranks 420th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fosston's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 11.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Fosston's population has increased from 3.6% to 4.2%.

Fosston is more Multiracial than neighboring McIntosh (0.4% Multiracial), Lengby (0% Multiracial), and Gully (0% Multiracial). Fosston is less Multiracial than neighboring Trail (6.3% Multiracial), and Pine Bend (9.1% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.