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Foster

Nebraska · 42 residents · 0.223 sq mi
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Foster has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $68,750. Population has fallen 33% since 2000, a loss of 21 residents. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 59.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 2.2% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 59.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
86% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
42
−33%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
188 / sq mi
−33%since 2000
from 283 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
59.7
+34%since 2000
from 44.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
24385266801990201020202024Foster
202450
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$68,750
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,625 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2020
Per capita income
$26,474
+55%since 2000
from $17,127 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
44.4%
+33.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.2%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade28%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction8%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade8%
US avg: 10%
Other services8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration8%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
85.7%
−8.0 ptssince 2000
from 93.8% in 2000
14.3% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(40)
Black2.4%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score11.5%(5)
Diversity Score
11
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.7%
+16.7 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.7%
+27.8 ptssince 2000
from 68.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.0%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
48.0%
−27.0 ptssince 2009
from 75.0% 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%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
73.5%
−14.8 ptssince 2011
from 88.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
48.0%
−21.6 ptssince 2009
from 69.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.2%
−14.5 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
Female
47.8%
+14.5 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
Foreign born
8.7%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−89.5 ptssince 2013
from 89.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Foster, Nebraska?

Foster, Nebraska has about 42 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Foster, Nebraska?

The typical household in Foster, Nebraska earns about $68,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Foster, Nebraska?

About 16.7% 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 2.2% 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 33 residents, a change of about -44 percent over that period.

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

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