Fosston, Minnesota
Fosston: City in Polk County, Minnesota, United States
About
Fosston is a city located in the county of Polk in the U.S. state of Minnesota. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,527 and a population density of 282 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,442 inhabitants.
The city was created 136 years ago in 1888.
Quick Facts about Fosston
| Population : | 1,442 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Minnesota (United States) |
| County : | Polk County |
| Postal code : | 56542 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 218 |
| Area : | 5.42 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,293 feet / 394 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1889 (136 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 12:45:47 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 266 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -5.89% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Fosston is located at 47°34'35"N 95°45'5"W (47.5763500, -95.7514100).
Fosston map
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- Official Website
Official website of Fosston
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Fosston decreased by 5.89% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,527 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,524 | -0.2% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,517 | -0.46% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,515 | -0.13% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,505 | -0.66% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,496 | -0.6% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,501 | 0.33% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,488 | -0.87% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,471 | -1.16% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,464 | -0.48% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,442 | -1.53% | estimation process |
Other Places in Fosston
1 Fosston City Town Hall
220 1st St E, Fosston, MN 56542 ➦ Show Map
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People born in Fosston (5)
People born in Fosston, including conductor Bruce Ferden, comedian Lily Hanson, Shirley Winsley, .
List
- Edgar Olson (American politician) he was born in 19/10/1937
- Arthur O. Peterson (American poet) he was born in 23/07/1896
Schools in Fosston
College & universities near Fosston, MN
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 434751 | White Earth Tribal and Community College | Mahnomen (MN) | 56557 |
Stations (3)
Amtrak & bus stations near Fosston, MN
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| DLK | Detroit Lakes | 116 Pioneer Street | RAIL |
| GFK | Grand Forks | 5555 DeMers Avenue | RAIL |
| FAR | Fargo | 420 4th Street North | RAIL |
Post offices near Fosston
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Fosston Post Office | Fosston (MN) | 56542 |
Other cities in Polk County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Polk County , MN. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| East Grand Forks | 8,401 | City in Polk County, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Fertile | 806 | City in Polk County, Minnesota, United States |
| Girard | 732 | Township in Otter Tail County, Minnesota |
| McIntosh | 596 | Human settlement in Polk County, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Freeman | 480 | Township in Freeborn County, Minnesota, United States |
| Erskine | 467 | City in Minnesota, United States |
| Ross | 425 | Human settlement in United States of America |
| Crookston | 419 | City in Minnesota, United States |
| Gentilly | 275 | Township in Polk County, Minnesota |
| Bygland | 274 | Township in Polk County, Minnesota |
| Climax | 261 | City in Polk County, Minnesota |
| Winger | 215 | Township in Polk County, Minnesota |
| Fisher | 200 | Human settlement in Polk County, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Euclid | 152 | Unincorporated community in Polk County, Minnesota |
| Mentor | 147 | City in Minnesota, USA |
| Gully | 136 | Township in Polk County, Minnesota |
Distance to Other Cities
Fosston distances to largest Minnesota cities
