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Foster Center

Rhode Island · 355 residents · 2.168 sq mi
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Foster Center has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,638. Population has grown 19% since 2011. Median home value is $284,600. With a median age of 46.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 51% less than the Rhode Island median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 46.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
22% 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
355
+19%vs 2011
vs 298 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
164 / sq mi
+19%vs 2011
vs 137 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
46.0
−11%vs 2011
vs 51.8 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
261306351395440201020202024Foster Center
2024358
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,638
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $26,161 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,098
+33%vs 2011
vs $21,168 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.9%
+0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.1% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.5%
+2.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.7% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.458
+16%vs 2011
vs 0.393 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade27.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Information17.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance15.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical15.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$284,600
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $269,000 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$597
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $566 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
52.4%
−11.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 64.3% in 2011
28.6% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
39.5%
+8.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 31.1% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.5%
+7.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 30.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
10.7
+4%vs 2011
vs 10.3 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic100%(298)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(343)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(2)
Asian2.5%(9)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score8.2%(29)
Diversity Score
8
vs 0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.8%
−1.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 23.6% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
80.0%
−4.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 84.4% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
10.5%
+1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.2% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.6 min
−1%vs 2011
vs 32.8 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
100.0%
+15.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 84.6% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−15.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 15.4% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.1%
+6.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.6%
−12.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 26.9% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
46.6%
−11.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 58.5% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
−0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 50.3% in 2011
Female
50.2%
+0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 49.7% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
20.0%
+6.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 13.2% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Foster Center, Rhode Island?

Foster Center, Rhode Island has about 355 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Foster Center, Rhode Island?

The typical household in Foster Center, Rhode Island earns about $26,638 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Foster Center, Rhode Island expensive?

In Foster Center, Rhode Island, the median home is worth about $284,600, and the typical rent is about $597 a month.

How educated are people in Foster Center, Rhode Island?

About 21.8% of adults age 25 and over in Foster Center, Rhode Island hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Foster Center, Rhode Island?

About 7.5% of people in Foster Center, Rhode Island live below the federal poverty line.

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