Fossil, OR Demographics

A map of Fossil's Population by Race

Fossil, Oregon had a population of 447 in 2020. It was 85.7% White, 0.0% Black, 0.4% Asian, 4.7% Hispanic, 3.6% Native American/Other, and 5.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Fossil, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 426 places in Oregon, Fossil is the 294th most populous. 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).

Fossil's White Population

383 residents of Fossil identify as White, or 85.7%. This makes the White share of the population of Fossil larger than the White share of the population of Oregon (71.7% White). Of the 426 places in Oregon, Fossil is ranked #131 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Fossil is more White than neighboring Lonerock (80% White), Spray (84.9% White), and Antelope (81.1% White). Fossil is less White than neighboring Condon (88% White), and Mitchell (87.7% White).

Fossil's Black Population

0 residents of Fossil identify as Black, or 0.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of Fossil roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Oregon (1.9% Black). Of the 426 places in Oregon, Fossil is ranked #294 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Fossil is less Black than neighboring Condon (0.3% Black).

Fossil's Asian Population

2 residents of Fossil identify as Asian, or 0.4%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Fossil roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Oregon (4.5% Asian). Of the 426 places in Oregon, Fossil is ranked #303 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Fossil is more Asian than neighboring Condon (0.1% Asian), Lonerock (0% Asian), Mitchell (0% Asian), and Antelope (0% Asian). Fossil is less Asian than neighboring Spray (1.4% Asian).

Fossil's Hispanic Population

21 residents of Fossil identify as Hispanic, or 4.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Fossil slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Oregon (13.9% Hispanic). Of the 426 places in Oregon, Fossil is ranked #309 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Fossil is more Hispanic than neighboring Spray (4.3% Hispanic). Fossil is less Hispanic than neighboring Condon (5.3% Hispanic), Lonerock (8% Hispanic), Mitchell (6.5% Hispanic), and Antelope (13.5% Hispanic).

Fossil's Native American/Other Population

16 residents of Fossil identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 3.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Fossil roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Oregon (2% Native American/Other). Of the 426 places in Oregon, Fossil is ranked #52 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Fossil is more Native American/Other than neighboring Condon (1% Native American/Other), Lonerock (0% Native American/Other), Mitchell (0.7% Native American/Other), Spray (0% Native American/Other), and Antelope (2.7% Native American/Other).

Fossil's Multiracial Population

25 residents of Fossil identify as Multiracial, or 5.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Fossil roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Oregon (6.1% Multiracial). Of the 426 places in Oregon, Fossil is ranked #240 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Fossil is more Multiracial than neighboring Condon (5.2% Multiracial), Mitchell (5.1% Multiracial), and Antelope (2.7% Multiracial). Fossil is less Multiracial than neighboring Lonerock (12% Multiracial), and Spray (9.4% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.