Fostoria, IA Demographics

A map of Fostoria's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	164	210	90.6%	91.3%
Multiracial	9	10	5.0%	4.3%
Black	5	2	2.8%	0.9%
Hispanic	3	8	1.7%	3.5%
Asian	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Native American/Other	0	0	0.0%	0.0%

Fostoria, Iowa has an estimated population of 181, a large decrease from the 230 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 90.6% White, 5.0% Multiracial, 2.8% Black, 1.7% Hispanic, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Fostoria, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Fostoria has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Iowa overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Fostoria, that probability was 16.3% in 2020 and 17.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Fostoria is ranked the 717th most populous place in Iowa, out of 1,026 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). Fostoria was ranked the 651st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Fostoria's White Population

164 residents of Fostoria, or 90.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Fostoria is higher than in Iowa overall, where 82.3% of the population is White. Fostoria ranks 662nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fostoria's White population has declined by an estimated 21.9%. White residents' share of Fostoria's population has decreased from 91.3% to 90.6%.

Fostoria is more White than neighboring Spencer (90.4% White). Fostoria is less White than neighboring Milford (94.7% White), West Okoboji (97.1% White), Arnolds Park (99.1% White), and Wahpeton (93% White).

Fostoria's Black Population

5 residents of Fostoria, or 2.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Fostoria is comparable to the share in Iowa overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Fostoria ranks 235th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fostoria's Black population has grown by an estimated 150.0%. Black residents' share of Fostoria's population has increased from 0.9% to 2.8%.

Fostoria is more Black than neighboring Milford (0% Black), Spencer (0.4% Black), West Okoboji (0% Black), Arnolds Park (0% Black), and Wahpeton (0% Black).

Fostoria's Asian Population

0 residents of Fostoria, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Fostoria is slightly lower than in Iowa overall, where 2.5% of the population is Asian. Fostoria ranks 543rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fostoria's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Fostoria's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Fostoria is less Asian than neighboring Milford (0.2% Asian), Spencer (0.9% Asian), and Wahpeton (0.2% Asian).

Fostoria's Hispanic Population

3 residents of Fostoria, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Fostoria is lower than in Iowa overall, where 7.3% of the population is Hispanic. Fostoria ranks 360th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fostoria's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 62.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Fostoria's population has decreased from 3.5% to 1.7%.

Fostoria is more Hispanic than neighboring West Okoboji (0% Hispanic), and Arnolds Park (0.8% Hispanic). Fostoria is less Hispanic than neighboring Milford (2.9% Hispanic), Spencer (5.6% Hispanic), and Wahpeton (2.5% Hispanic).

Fostoria's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Fostoria, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Fostoria is comparable to the share in Iowa overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Fostoria ranks 637th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fostoria's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Native American/Other residents' share of Fostoria's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Fostoria is less Native American/Other than neighboring Spencer (0.2% Native American/Other), and Wahpeton (0.5% Native American/Other).

Fostoria's Multiracial Population

9 residents of Fostoria, or 5.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Fostoria is comparable to the share in Iowa overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Fostoria ranks 178th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fostoria's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 10.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Fostoria's population has increased from 4.3% to 5.0%.

Fostoria is more Multiracial than neighboring Milford (2.1% Multiracial), Spencer (2.5% Multiracial), West Okoboji (2.9% Multiracial), Arnolds Park (0.1% Multiracial), and Wahpeton (3.8% 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.