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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Foster

Missouri · 130 residents · 0.475 sq mi
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Foster has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,750. Population has fallen 20% since 1990, a loss of 33 residents. Median home value has roughly tripled since 1990, reaching $43,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 118%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

130
−20%since 1990
from 163 in 1990
1990 – 2025
274 / sq mi
−20%since 1990
from 343 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.0
+9%since 1990
from 32.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
37781191612021990201020202024Foster
202465
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$28,750
+52%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $14,375 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2023
$15,631
+97%since 1990
from $7,934 in 1990
US average: $21,522
12.5%
−21.9 ptssince 1990
from 34.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$43,100
+118%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $14,999 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$250
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $182 in 1990
US average: $602
80.8%
−1.2 ptssince 1990
from 82.0% in 1990
19.2% rent
1.5
+44%since 1990
from 1.0 in 1990
1990 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(163)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score9.9%(16)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(126)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
0
−100%since 1990
from 10 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

18.5%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 18.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
72.8%
+20.0 ptssince 1990
from 52.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
8.6%
+3.0 ptssince 1990
from 5.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

26.9 min
−1%since 1990
from 27.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Foster, Missouri?

Foster, Missouri has about 130 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Foster, Missouri?

The typical household in Foster, Missouri earns about $28,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Foster, Missouri expensive?

In Foster, Missouri, the median home is worth about $43,100, and the typical rent is about $250 a month.

How educated are people in Foster, Missouri?

About 18.5% 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 12.5% 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 33 residents, a change of about -20 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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