Fostoria city, Ohio
Fostoria city profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Fostoria city is a geographic entity located in Wood County, Ohio. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 1,101. The land area covers 0.80 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 1,101 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 47.7 yrs | ±15.9 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 534 | ±122 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 611 | ±125 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 534 | ±122 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 77 | ±55 |
| Median Home Value | $90,300 | ±$87,754 |
| Median Gross Rent | $661 | ±$128 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $55,098 | ±$26,913 |
| Per Capita Income | $32,892 | ±$6,887 |
| Poverty Rate | 16.7% | ±8.6% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 150 | ±86 |
| Unemployment Rate | 15.2% | ±8.5% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 481 | ±147 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 87.8% | ±13.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 13,063 (2024)
ID: 194852
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Municipal | Official Local Government |
Contact: EXECUTIVE SECRETARY
213 S MAIN ST, FOSTORIA OH 44830-2322
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GUS Population: 133,077 (2024)
ID: 110692
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
1 COURT HOUSE SQ, BOWLING GREEN OH 43402-2427
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Fostoria | PK-06 | Fostoria, OH | |
| Regular School Fostoria | 06-12 | Fostoria, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | Arcadia, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Arcadia, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-08 | Arcadia, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 03-05 | Findlay, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Bowling Green, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK | Bowling Green, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | Tiffin, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 03-05 | Findlay, OH |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 3 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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FOSTORIA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
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Hospital | City address association | 501 VAN BUREN STREET, FOSTORIA, OH, 44830 |
(419) 435-7734
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Tiffin University
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College | 13.5 mi away | 155 Miami Street, Tiffin, OH, 44883 |
8009686446
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KAUBISCH MEMORIAL PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 1.2 mi away | 205 PERRY ST., FOSTORIA, OH, 44830 |
(419) 435-2813
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Winebrenner Theological Seminary
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College | 14.0 mi away | 950 North Main Street - 2nd Floor, Findlay, OH, 45840 |
4194344200
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WAYNE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 9.2 mi away | 137 E. MAIN ST., WAYNE, OH, 43466 |
(419) 288-2708
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Tiffin Academy of Hair Design
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College Vocational | 14.0 mi away | 104 E Market St, Tiffin, OH, 44883 |
4194473117
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BETTSVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 11.5 mi away | 233 STATE ST., BETTSVILLE, OH, 44815 |
(419) 986-5198
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The University of Findlay
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College | 14.0 mi away | 1000 North Main Street, Findlay, OH, 45840-3653 |
8004729502
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NORTH BALTIMORE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 12.8 mi away | 230 N. MAIN ST., NORTH BALTIMORE, OH, 45872 |
(419) 257-3621
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Heidelberg University
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College | 14.3 mi away | 310 E Market St, Tiffin, OH, 44883-2462 |
4194482000
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at TIFFIN, OH US, located 14.4 miles from Fostoria city. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33.3° | 18.7° | 26.0° | 2.57" | 9.4" |
| February | 36.4° | 20.5° | 28.4° | 2.24" | 6.8" |
| March | 46.5° | 28.8° | 37.6° | 2.73" | 4.9" |
| April | 60.0° | 38.7° | 49.4° | 3.82" | 0.6" |
| May | 71.5° | 50.4° | 61.0° | 4.10" | 0.0" |
| June | 80.5° | 59.9° | 70.2° | 4.20" | 0.0" |
| July | 83.9° | 63.6° | 73.7° | 3.91" | 0.0" |
| August | 82.5° | 61.8° | 72.1° | 3.54" | 0.0" |
| September | 76.7° | 54.3° | 65.5° | 3.32" | 0.0" |
| October | 63.8° | 42.9° | 53.3° | 2.76" | 0.0" |
| November | 49.7° | 33.4° | 41.5° | 2.89" | 0.9" |
| December | 38.2° | 24.5° | 31.3° | 2.61" | 6.9" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fostoria city | City | 1.4 mi | — |
| West Millgrove village | Village | 5.8 mi | — |
| Arcadia village | Village | 6.1 mi | — |
| Bloomdale village | Village | 6.2 mi | — |
| Risingsun village | Village | 6.7 mi | — |
| Bascom CDP | CDP | 8.2 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3917328014. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.