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Fosston city, MN

ZIP 56542 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 56542

56542 has a population of 2,435 with a median age of 45.0 yrs (47.3% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
92.8%+51% vs US avg
x
Black
0.0%
x
Asian
0.3%-94% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
1.9%-90% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
4.9%
x
Age Groups
0–17
24.0%+9% vs US avg
x
18–64
51.0%-17% vs US avg
x
65+
25.1%+54% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
12.8%+15% vs US avg
x
High school
30.8%+18% vs US avg
x
Some college
31.8%+10% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
24.6%-27% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
53.4%+11% vs US avg
x
Never married
23.5%-31% vs US avg
x
Divorced
12.0%+16% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
11.2%
x
Diversity Index
14/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
16.6%+45% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
52.9%+281% vs US avg
x
Veterans
9.8%+63% vs US avg
x
Disability
16.8%+25% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
10.2%+26% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
80.9%+1295% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
NorwegianGermanSwedish

Health & Community Indicators in 56542

Poverty Rate
16.6%+45% vs US avg
x
Veterans
9.8%+63% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
52.9%+281% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
10.2%+26% vs US avg
x
Disability
16.8%+25% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
6.9%-14% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
15.7%+34% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
80.9%+1295% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population2,435
Median age45.0
Poverty rate16.6%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White92.8%
Hispanic1.9%
Black0.0%
Asian0.3%
Foreign-born52.9%