Demographics & People — Fostoria, Ohio
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 12,671 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~11,600 |
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| Median Age | 39.1 |
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| Total Households | 5,129 |
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| Family Households | 3,038 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.41 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.3082 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 10,391 |
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| Black or African American | 543 |
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| Asian | 208 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 1,500 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 3,813 |
| Other groups | 3,385 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 3,098 |
| Irish | 2,014 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 1,743 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 1,605 |
| American | 993 |
| English | 988 |
| Italian | 372 |
| French (except Basque) | 296 |
Language
| English Only | 10,922 |
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| Spanish | 580 |
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| Population 5+ | 11,745 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 970 |
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| Population 18+ | 9,695 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 22.7 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 2.5% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Fostoria, Ohio.
