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The City of Fostoria had a population of 12,344 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Fostoria ranks in the upper quartile for Diversity Index when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in Ohio. See peer rankings below.
The primary coordinate point for Fostoria is located at latitude 41.157 and longitude -83.4169 in Seneca County. The formal boundaries for the City of Fostoria encompass a land area of 7.55 sq. miles and a water area of 0.22 sq. miles. Seneca County is in the Eastern time zone (GMT -5).
While the primary coordinates for City of Fostoria are located in Seneca County, it should be noted that the formal boundaries for this community also extend into Hancock County, and Wood County.
The City of Fostoria has a C6 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that partially is independent of any county subdivision and serves as a county subdivision equivalent or partially coextensive with a county subdivision but treated as independent of any county subdivision. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 12,344 (100%) |
| Population Density | 1,630 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 38 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $54,151 |
| Per Capita Income | $27,346 |
| Median Home Value | $87,200 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 5,793 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,385 (58.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,712 (29.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 696 (12.0%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 5,097 |
| Average Household Size | 2.36 |
| Family Households | 3,087 (60.6%) |
The table below compares Fostoria to the other 1,265 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Ohio by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 156 | 88th |
| Population Density | # 398 | 69th |
| Median Household Income | # 939 | 26th |
| Per Capita Income | # 974 | 23rd |
| Diversity Index | # 163 | 87th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Ohio Census Data Comparison Tool.
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