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Foster

Oklahoma · 161 residents · 34.461 sq mi
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Foster has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,813. Population has grown 30% since 2009. Median home value is $96,800. The poverty rate of 28.5% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
161
+30%since 2009
from 124 in 2009
2009 – 2025
Population density
5 / sq mi
+30%since 2009
from 4 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 261
Median age
38.5
−8%since 2009
from 41.8 in 2009
US average: 37.2
Population, 2009 – 2024
94142190237285200920202024Foster
2024254
200920202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,813
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2009
from $36,250 in 2009
US average: $52,703
2009 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,904
+33%since 2009
from $12,690 in 2009
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
10.5%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
28.5%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 33.9% in 2009
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.450
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing21.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction21.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade21.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade10.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Information8.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration7%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$96,800
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2009
from $96,000 in 2009
US average: $225,659
2009 – 2024
Owner-occupied
31.6%
−62.3 ptssince 2009
from 93.9% in 2009
17.5% rent
Vacancy rate
26.9%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.6%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
−3%since 2009
from 2.6 in 2009
2009 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2009
White, non-Hispanic90.3%(112)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other9.7%(12)
Diversity Score21.9%(27)
2010
White, non-Hispanic86.3%(139)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other10%(16)
Diversity Score25.8%(42)
Diversity Score
26
+18%since 2009
from 22 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 22.0% in 2009
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 83.5% in 2009
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.9 min
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
66.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 64.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
33.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 35.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
19.3%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
47.4%
−17.3 ptssince 2009
from 64.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
Female
43.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.1%
−40.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Foster, Oklahoma?

Foster, Oklahoma has about 161 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Foster, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Foster, Oklahoma earns about $37,813 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 $96,800.

How educated are people in Foster, Oklahoma?

About 23.2% 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 28.5% 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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