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Fosston, Minnesota, in Polk county, is 68 miles NE of Fargo, North Dakota (center to center) and 215 miles NW of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The city is included in the Grand Forks metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 1,575 people lived in Fosston.
In Fosston, about 48% of adults are married. Fosston is a place where you'll find a lot of people living alone in their apartments or homes. It's not a place just for families. Though it's not a singles bar, single people will feel at home in the city; the city has more single adults than most places of its size.
In Fosston, females are somewhat more common than males. If you spend a lot of time in the city, you'll notice that retired and elderly people are a common sight.
In 2000, Fosston had a median family income of $40,521.
Fosston residents donated more money ($650) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the city.
An estimated 67% of living spaces in Fosston are occupied by their owners, not by renters. Living alone is quite feasible in the city, with the choice of small rental properties there.
In Fosston, 81% of commuters drive to work. Public transportation is used by many people in Fosston. You might spend less time in the car if you live in the city; people report shorter commutes than most.
Comparing Fosston to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Minnesota (State):
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