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Foster

Oklahoma · 246 residents · 34.461 sq mi
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Foster has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $61,047. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 60% since 2019. Median home value is $160,500. With a median age of 48.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
246
+60%since 2019
from 154 in 2019
2009 – 2025
Population density
7 / sq mi
+60%since 2019
from 4 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
48.1
+9%since 2019
from 44.2 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2009 – 2024
94142190237285200920202024Foster
2024254
200920202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,047
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $58,750 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2009 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,832
−13%since 2019
from $28,397 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.5%
−10.8 ptssince 2019
from 37.3% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2019
from 21.4% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance30.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services25.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Wholesale trade18.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing16.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing13.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Information5.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade4.4%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction3.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$160,500
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $118,800 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2009 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,328
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
83.8%
+4.2 ptssince 2019
from 79.7% in 2019
16.2% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+30%since 2019
from 2.0 in 2019
2009 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(148)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.9%(6)
Diversity Score9.4%(14)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.7%(206)
Black1.6%(4)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other27.4%(67)
Diversity Score51.8%(127)
Diversity Score
52
+454%since 2019
from 9 in 2019
2009 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.6%
+10.1 ptssince 2019
from 12.5% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2019
from 91.1% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
14.4%
+10.9 ptssince 2019
from 3.6% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.2 min
+98%since 2019
from 18.2 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
69.0%
−25.8 ptssince 2019
from 94.8% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
−4.5 ptssince 2019
from 7.9% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
49.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2019
from 50.8% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2019
from 31.0% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.4%
+6.8 ptssince 2019
from 50.6% in 2019
Female
42.6%
−6.8 ptssince 2019
from 49.4% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
18.1%
−7.2 ptssince 2019
from 25.3% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Foster, Oklahoma?

Foster, Oklahoma has about 246 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Foster, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Foster, Oklahoma earns about $61,047 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 $160,500, and the typical rent is about $1,328 a month.

How educated are people in Foster, Oklahoma?

About 22.6% 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 19.7% of people in Foster, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

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