Fostoria, MI Demographics

A map of Fostoria's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	970	633	92.4%	95.3%
Multiracial	43	11	4.1%	1.7%
Hispanic	37	18	3.5%	2.7%
Black	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Asian	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Native American/Other	0	2	0.0%	0.3%

Fostoria, Michigan has an estimated population of 1,050, a dramatic increase from the 664 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 92.4% White, 4.1% Multiracial, 3.5% Hispanic, 0.0% Black, 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 considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Michigan 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 9.0% in 2020 and 14.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Fostoria is ranked the 432nd most populous place in Michigan, out of 745 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 499th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Fostoria's White Population

970 residents of Fostoria, or 92.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Fostoria is significantly higher than in Michigan overall, where 72.4% of the population is White. Fostoria ranks 44th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fostoria's White population has grown by an estimated 53.2%. White residents' share of Fostoria's population has decreased from 95.3% to 92.4%.

Fostoria is less White than neighboring Millers Lake (100% White), Mayville (94.2% White), Otter Lake (95.5% White), Columbiaville (96.3% White), and Barnes Lake (97.6% White).

Fostoria's Black Population

0 residents of Fostoria, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Fostoria is considerably lower than in Michigan overall, where 13.1% of the population is Black. Fostoria ranks 609th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

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

Fostoria is less Black than neighboring Mayville (1.4% Black), Otter Lake (0.3% Black), and Columbiaville (0.4% 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 Michigan overall, where 3.4% of the population is Asian. Fostoria ranks 587th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 745 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 Otter Lake (1.6% Asian).

Fostoria's Hispanic Population

37 residents of Fostoria, or 3.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Fostoria is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 5.9% of the population is Hispanic. Fostoria ranks 451st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fostoria's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 105.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Fostoria's population has increased from 2.7% to 3.5%.

Fostoria is more Hispanic than neighboring Millers Lake (0% Hispanic), Mayville (1.4% Hispanic), Otter Lake (0% Hispanic), Columbiaville (0.9% Hispanic), and Barnes Lake (2.4% 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 Michigan overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Fostoria ranks 644th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fostoria's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Fostoria's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

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

Fostoria's Multiracial Population

43 residents of Fostoria, or 4.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Fostoria is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Fostoria ranks 711th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fostoria's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 290.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Fostoria's population has increased from 1.7% to 4.1%.

Fostoria is more Multiracial than neighboring Millers Lake (0% Multiracial), Mayville (2.8% Multiracial), Otter Lake (2.6% Multiracial), Columbiaville (1.9% Multiracial), and Barnes Lake (0% 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.