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Foster

Nebraska · 51 residents · 0.223 sq mi
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Foster is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $72,604. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 12 residents. 44% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $107,500. With a median age of 52.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 47% more than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 52.3
US median: 37.2
More educated
44% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 299%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

51
−19%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2025
229 / sq mi
−19%since 2000
from 283 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
52.3
+18%since 2000
from 44.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
24385266801990201020202024Foster
202450
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$72,604
+87%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,625 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2020
$18,043
+5%since 2000
from $17,127 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
7.4%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
4.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.363
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services40.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration40.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction10.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance8.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing5.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

$107,500
+299%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2019
34.6%
−59.1 ptssince 2000
from 93.8% in 2000
11.5% rent
10.0%
−19.6 ptssince 2009
from 29.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
11.1%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
1.5
+113%since 2000
from 0.7 in 2000
1990 – 2019
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic100%(51)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
0
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

44.4%
+44.4 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.4%
+15.6 ptssince 2000
from 68.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
2.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.3 min
+168%since 2000
from 8.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
58.8%
−16.2 ptssince 2009
from 75.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
41.2%
+16.2 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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

0.0%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
83.8%
+14.2 ptssince 2009
from 69.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

73.9%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
26.1%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
10.6%
−53.3 ptssince 2009
from 63.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Foster, Nebraska?

Foster, Nebraska has about 51 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Foster, Nebraska?

The typical household in Foster, Nebraska earns about $72,604 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Foster, Nebraska expensive?

In Foster, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $107,500.

How educated are people in Foster, Nebraska?

About 44.4% 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 4.3% 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 24 residents, a change of about -32 percent over that period.

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

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