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Foster

Nebraska · 46 residents (2025 est.) · 0.22 sq mi
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Foster is home to 50 people in Nebraska. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. 100% of homes are owner-occupied. The foreign-born share is 0%. 100% were living in the same home a year earlier. There are 13 fewer people here than in 2000.

At a glance
Mid-age
median age 39.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

50
−21%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
46 in 2025 (Census Bureau estimate)
1990 – 2025
224 / sq mi
+28%since 2009
from 175 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
39.8
−11%since 2000
from 44.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.22 sq mi
Population, 19902024
243852668019902000201020202024Foster
202450
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 54%(2)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96%(3)
US avg: 6%
10 to 144%(2)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 1930%(15)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 240%(0)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 340%(0)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 448%(4)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5414%(7)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 640%(0)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7414%(7)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 8420%(10)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$19,694
+15%since 2000
from $17,127 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
33.3%
+22.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
16.0%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
0.511
+41%since 2010
from 0.363 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information50%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade15%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction10%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing10%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services10%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration10%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

100.0%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 93.8% in 2000
0.0% rent
0.0%
−29.6 ptssince 2009
from 29.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
2.38 people
−7%since 2010
from 2.56 people in 2010
US average: 2.54
38.1%
+22.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(62)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(50)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
0
from 0 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
German54%(27)
Danish12%(6)
English12%(6)
Irish8%(4)
Section 05

Education

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.9%
+24.0 ptssince 2000
from 68.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

75.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 75.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
20.0%
+20.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
5.0%
−20.0 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
28.6%
+28.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
46.5%
−41.9 ptssince 2011
from 88.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2020
from 100.0% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
15.0%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
10.0%
−55.2 ptssince 2009
from 65.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

36.0%
−30.7 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
64.0%
+30.7 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
0.0%
−13.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
12.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2012
from 11.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
4.0%
−6.5 ptssince 2013
from 10.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
47.6%
−52.4 ptssince 2017
from 100.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
71.4%
−11.9 ptssince 2020
from 83.3% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
100.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 97.8% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
79.2%
−20.8 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
20.8%
+20.8 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married31.3%(5)
Married31.3%(5)
Widowed25%(4)
Divorced12.5%(2)
Women 15+
Never married55.6%(15)
Married22.2%(6)
Widowed22.2%(6)
Divorced0%(0)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

4.0%
−6.5 ptssince 2013
from 10.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
62.0%
−18.4 ptssince 2020
from 80.4% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
18.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 19.6% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
34.0%
+14.4 ptssince 2020
from 19.6% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
4.0%
−4.7 ptssince 2020
from 8.7% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
80.0%
−20.0 ptssince 2020
from 100.0% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
38.0%
+18.4 ptssince 2020
from 19.6% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

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How many people live in Foster, Nebraska?

Foster, Nebraska has about 50 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Foster, Nebraska?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Foster, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Foster, Nebraska?

About 16.0% of people in Foster, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Foster, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Foster, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 25 residents, a change of about -33 percent over that period.

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

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