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Foster

Missouri · 76 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 $46,250. Population has fallen 42% since 2000, a loss of 54 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $66,700. With a median age of 55.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 55.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
76
−42%since 2000
from 130 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
160 / sq mi
−42%since 2000
from 274 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
55.3
+58%since 2000
from 35.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
37781191612021990201020202024Foster
202465
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,250
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$28,804
+84%since 2000
from $15,631 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.7%
+35.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−12.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing19.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing19.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade16.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Information16.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services8.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration8.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade2.8%
US avg: 10%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$66,700
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
75.0%
−5.8 ptssince 2000
from 80.8% in 2000
25.0% rent
Afford Score
1.4
−4%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(74)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.8%
−10.7 ptssince 2000
from 18.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
79.7%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 72.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.7%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
50.6 min
+88%since 2000
from 26.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
91.7%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 82.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 2.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2011
from 55.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
19.4%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 22.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
37.8%
−18.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
Female
62.2%
+18.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
33.8%
−44.1 ptssince 2013
from 77.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Foster, Missouri?

Foster, Missouri has about 76 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Foster, Missouri?

The typical household in Foster, Missouri earns about $46,250 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 $66,700.

How educated are people in Foster, Missouri?

About 7.8% 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 0.0% 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 87 residents, a change of about -53 percent over that period.

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