Ohio · Seneca County

Fostoria Authority

Population

12,344

Median income

$54,151

Median age

39

Figures from U.S. Census ACS — each figure links to its source query.

Fostoria, Ohio

Fostoria is a Ohio town in Hancock County, Ohio, home to 12,344 residents. Median household income is $54,151.

Definition and scope

Located in Hancock County, Ohio, Fostoria operates within Ohio's county-municipal framework. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 5 and is part of the Findlay, OH metropolitan area.

Who lives here

Fostoria has approximately 12,344 residents. The median age is 39.1 years. Roughly 66% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $87,200.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 77.5%
• Black or African American: 5.4%
• Hispanic or Latino: 10.8%
• Asian: 0.8%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Fostoria is $54,151. Poverty rate stands at 16.4%. Unemployment rate at last release was 3.8%. Educational attainment: 9.9% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Fostoria:

• Public schools: 2
• Public libraries: 1
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3
• Hospitals: 2

Getting around

Fostoria Metropolitan Airport provides commercial air service for the area. The closest U.S. courthouse for federal proceedings is Seneca County Courthouse. Amtrak service is available at Toledo, Ohio.

Geography and climate

Fostoria sits at an elevation of 759 feet above sea level. Local growing conditions correspond to USDA hardiness zone 6b.

References

• Ohio State Authority — state-level reference for Ohio.
• U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
• Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.