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Foster

Nebraska · 46 residents (2025 est.) · 0.223 sq mi
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Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 13 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%.

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

Total population
50
−21%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
224 / sq mi
−21%since 2000
from 283 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
39.8
−11%since 2000
from 44.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:46 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
24385266801990201020202024Foster
202450
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$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%
Poverty rate
16.0%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
100.0%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 93.8% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−29.6 ptssince 2009
from 29.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
38.1%
+22.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(62)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(50)
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
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%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
75.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 75.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
20.0%
+20.0 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
5.0%
−20.0 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
28.6%
+28.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
46.5%
−41.9 ptssince 2011
from 88.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.0%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
10.0%
−59.6 ptssince 2009
from 69.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
36.0%
−30.7 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
Female
64.0%
+30.7 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−63.9 ptssince 2009
from 63.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2012
from 11.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.0%
−85.5 ptssince 2013
from 89.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
47.6%
−52.4 ptssince 2017
from 100.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
79.2%
−20.8 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
20.8%
+20.8 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

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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