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Foreston, MN
City in Mille Lacs County, Minnesota.
Population
757
Land area
1.4sq mi
People per sq mi
528
ZIP codes
0
Foreston and its ZIP codes
Foreston at a glance
- Foreston is about 7.3 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
- The median household income is $92,000, 3% above the Minnesota median of $89,062.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $253,600 (23% below Minnesota) and median rent is $1,278 a month.
Local data for Foreston, MN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Foreston, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$92,000
Poverty rate
7.1%
Median home value
$253,600
Median rent
$1,278/mo
Homeownership
85.6%
Bachelor's or higher
26.1%
Median age
34.6
Average commute
33.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (273), Swedish Americans (174), Irish Americans (123).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Mille Lacs County. PPP loans are for Foreston.
Unemployment rate
5.8%
Aug 2026, +0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,600
9,490 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,146
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$214M
FY 2026, $8,106 per person
How people get to work
Foreston, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone69.5%
- Carpooled10.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.2%
- Worked from home18.6%
Average one-way commute: 33.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Foreston, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
348
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
57
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
80° / 1°F
30.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Foreston, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.6%
U.S. 33.3% +4.3 pts
Diabetes
9.3%
U.S. 12.1% -2.8 pts
Smoking
17.0%
U.S. 12.8% +4.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.2%
U.S. 11.1% -2.9 pts
Cities near Foreston
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| PeaseCity | 3.5 mi | 0.5 |
| MilacaCity | 3.6 mi | 3.4 |
| RonnebyCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 1 |
| BockCity | 8.5 mi | 0.2 |
| FoleyCity | 11 mi | 2.6 |
| GilmanCity | 12 mi | 0.5 |
| PrincetonCity | 13 mi | 4.9 |
| OgilvieCity | 16 mi | 0.9 |
| ZimmermanCity | 21 mi | 3.8 |
| HillmanCity | 21 mi | 0.6 |
| BuckmanCity | 22 mi | 1 |
| MoraCity | 23 mi | 5.2 |
| Sauk RapidsCity | 24 mi | 6.3 |
| OnamiaCity | 24 mi | 1 |
| Clear LakeCity | 24 mi | 1 |
| RiceCity | 25 mi | 5.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Foreston, MN in?
- Foreston is in Mille Lacs County, Minnesota.
- What is the population of Foreston, MN?
- About 757 people live in Foreston, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Foreston?
- Nearby places include Pease (3.5 mi), Milaca (3.6 mi), Ronneby (7.9 mi), Bock (8.5 mi), Foley (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023