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Foster

Missouri · 117 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 $31,250. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $32,500. With a median age of 44.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 32% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

117
−10%since 2000
from 130 in 2000
1990 – 2025
246 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 274 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
44.5
+27%since 2000
from 35.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
37781191612021990201020202024Foster
202465
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,250
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,750 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2023
$14,163
−9%since 2000
from $15,631 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
26.1%
+13.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.314
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance18.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing16.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Professional, scientific, technical14%
US avg: 4.2%
Information11.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Construction9.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade9.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Manufacturing7%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 7.2%
Education & health services4.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$32,500
−40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
$275
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $250 in 2000
US average: $853
50.0%
−30.8 ptssince 2000
from 80.8% in 2000
17.4% rent
31.0%
−22.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
43.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
70.0%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 62.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
1.0
−31%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2023
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(111)
Black0.9%(1)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.2%(3)
Diversity Score15.2%(18)
15
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

4.1%
−14.5 ptssince 2000
from 18.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
79.7%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 72.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
0.0%
−8.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.6 min
−23%since 2000
from 26.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
82.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 82.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
7.7%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
10.3%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

14.0%
+14.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
20.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 22.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

52.2%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
47.8%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
21.8%
−23.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Foster, Missouri?

Foster, Missouri has about 117 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Foster, Missouri?

The typical household in Foster, Missouri earns about $31,250 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 $32,500, and the typical rent is about $275 a month.

How educated are people in Foster, Missouri?

About 4.1% 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 26.1% 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 46 residents, a change of about -28 percent over that period.

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

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