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Foster

Missouri · 80 residents (2025 est.) · 0.475 sq mi
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Population has fallen 50% since 2000, a loss of 65 residents. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $75,000. With a median age of 58.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 26.2% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 58.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
2% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
65
−50%since 2000
from 130 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
137 / sq mi
−50%since 2000
from 274 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
58.8
+68%since 2000
from 35.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:80 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
37781191612021990201020202024Foster
202465
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$25,440
+63%since 2000
from $15,631 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
13.5%
+13.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
26.2%
+13.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.466
+48%since 2010
from 0.314 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information61.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing7.7%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance7.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services3.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$75,000
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
70.3%
−10.5 ptssince 2000
from 80.8% in 2000
29.7% rent
Vacancy rate
19.6%
−34.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
42.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
63.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 62.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(126)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(64)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.5%(1)
Diversity Score3.8%(2)
Diversity Score
4
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
1.8%
−16.8 ptssince 2000
from 18.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
68.4%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 72.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.8%
−6.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.0 min
+37%since 2000
from 26.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
87.5%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 82.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.3%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−17.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
13.3%
+11.1 ptssince 2011
from 2.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
46.9%
−8.8 ptssince 2011
from 55.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
7.7%
−15.0 ptssince 2009
from 22.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
60.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
Female
40.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.3%
−39.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
26.2%
−19.0 ptssince 2012
from 45.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
24.6%
−53.3 ptssince 2013
from 77.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
67.6%
−17.8 ptssince 2017
from 85.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2016
from 97.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Foster, Missouri?

Foster, Missouri has about 65 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Foster, Missouri expensive?

In Foster, Missouri, the median home is worth about $75,000.

How educated are people in Foster, Missouri?

About 1.8% of adults age 25 and over in Foster, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Foster, Missouri?

About 26.2% of people in Foster, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Foster, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Foster, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 98 residents, a change of about -60 percent over that period.

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