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Foster

Oklahoma · 252 residents (2025 est.) · 34.461 sq mi
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Foster has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $74,712. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. Median home value is $244,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.8
US median: 38.9
Average education
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
254
+11%since 2023
from 229 in 2023
2009 – 2025
Population density
7 / sq mi
+11%since 2023
from 7 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
36.8
−1%since 2023
from 37.2 in 2023
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:252 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 2009 – 2024
94142190237285200920202024Foster
2024254
200920202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$74,712
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $71,683 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2009 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,207
+10%since 2023
from $36,648 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
47.3%
+7.3 ptssince 2023
from 40.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.6%
−2.5 ptssince 2023
from 13.1% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.329
+1%since 2023
from 0.325 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance28%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services23.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Retail trade20.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing11.2%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade10.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Information4%
US avg: 10.8%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$244,200
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $226,900 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2009 – 2024
Median gross rent
$733
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $900 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
92.7%
+4.3 ptssince 2023
from 88.4% in 2023
7.3% rent
Vacancy rate
11.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 11.2% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
11.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2023
from 8.3% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
12.5%
+3.4 ptssince 2023
from 9.1% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.3
+3%since 2023
from 3.2 in 2023
2009 – 2024
Gentrification Score
86
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic75.5%(173)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other24.5%(56)
Diversity Score46.2%(106)
2024
White, non-Hispanic74.8%(190)
Black0.4%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other24.8%(63)
Diversity Score47.4%(120)
Diversity Score
47
+3%since 2023
from 46 in 2023
2009 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 34.3% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.3%
+4.6 ptssince 2023
from 91.7% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
23.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 22.5% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.6 min
+6%since 2023
from 25.2 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
65.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 63.9% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
23.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 25.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 10.2% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.9% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 3.5% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2023
from 58.5% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
28.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 30.3% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
21.6%
+3.3 ptssince 2023
from 18.3% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 54.6% in 2023
Female
44.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 45.4% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 3.8% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 11.8% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.7%
−3.3 ptssince 2023
from 10.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
74.5%
+7.1 ptssince 2023
from 67.4% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Foster, Oklahoma?

Foster, Oklahoma has about 254 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Foster, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Foster, Oklahoma earns about $74,712 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Foster, Oklahoma expensive?

In Foster, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $244,200, and the typical rent is about $733 a month.

How educated are people in Foster, Oklahoma?

About 35.6% of adults age 25 and over in Foster, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Foster, Oklahoma?

About 10.6% of people in Foster, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

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

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