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Fosston, MN Demographics

A map of Fosston's Population by Race

Race
PopulationPercent
White
1,30791.1%
Multiracial
523.6%
Native American/Other
402.8%
Hispanic
271.9%
Asian
60.4%
Black
20.1%

Fosston, Minnesota had a population of 1,434 in 2020. It was 91.1% White, 0.1% Black, 0.4% Asian, 1.9% Hispanic, 2.8% Native American/Other, and 3.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Fosston, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 913 places in Minnesota, Fosston is the 303rd 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).

Fosston's White Population

1,307 residents of Fosston identify as White, or 91.1%. This makes the White share of the population of Fosston larger than the White share of the population of Minnesota (76.3% White). Of the 913 places in Minnesota, Fosston is ranked #399 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Fosston is more White than neighboring Lengby (88% White), and Pine Bend (16.1% White). Fosston is less White than neighboring McIntosh (91.3% White), Trail (92.5% White), and Gully (94.9% White).

Fosston's Black Population

2 residents of Fosston identify as Black, or 0.1%. This makes the Black share of the population of Fosston slightly less than the Black share of the population of Minnesota (6.9% Black). Of the 913 places in Minnesota, Fosston is ranked #578 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Fosston is more Black than neighboring Lengby (0% Black), Trail (0% Black), Gully (0% Black), and Pine Bend (0% Black). Fosston is less Black than neighboring McIntosh (1.2% Black).

Fosston's Asian Population

6 residents of Fosston identify as Asian, or 0.4%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Fosston roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Minnesota (5.2% Asian). Of the 913 places in Minnesota, Fosston is ranked #419 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Fosston is more Asian than neighboring Trail (0% Asian), Gully (0% Asian), and Pine Bend (0% Asian). Fosston is less Asian than neighboring McIntosh (0.5% Asian), and Lengby (1.1% Asian).

Fosston's Hispanic Population

27 residents of Fosston identify as Hispanic, or 1.9%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Fosston roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Minnesota (6.1% Hispanic). Of the 913 places in Minnesota, Fosston is ranked #605 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Fosston is more Hispanic than neighboring Gully (1.7% Hispanic). Fosston is less Hispanic than neighboring McIntosh (2.5% Hispanic), Lengby (2.2% Hispanic), Trail (5% Hispanic), and Pine Bend (9.7% Hispanic).

Fosston's Native American/Other Population

40 residents of Fosston identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 2.8%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Fosston roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Minnesota (1.4% Native American/Other). Of the 913 places in Minnesota, Fosston is ranked #113 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Fosston is more Native American/Other than neighboring McIntosh (1.3% Native American/Other), Trail (0% Native American/Other), and Gully (0% Native American/Other). Fosston is less Native American/Other than neighboring Lengby (8.7% Native American/Other), and Pine Bend (54.8% Native American/Other).

Fosston's Multiracial Population

52 residents of Fosston identify as Multiracial, or 3.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Fosston roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Minnesota (4.1% Multiracial). Of the 913 places in Minnesota, Fosston is ranked #418 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Fosston is more Multiracial than neighboring McIntosh (3.3% Multiracial), Lengby (0% Multiracial), Trail (2.5% Multiracial), and Gully (3.4% Multiracial). Fosston is less Multiracial than neighboring Pine Bend (19.4% Multiracial).

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