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Foster Center

Rhode Island · 333 residents · 2.168 sq mi
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Population has grown 15% since 2019. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $203,600. With a median age of 50.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Older
median age 50.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 20%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
333
+15%since 2019
from 289 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
154 / sq mi
+15%since 2019
from 133 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
50.1
+4%since 2019
from 48.4 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
261306351395440201020202024Foster Center
2024358
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$24,828
−26%since 2019
from $33,479 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2019
from 34.4% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2019
from 20.1% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12.7%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade8.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Information5.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$203,600
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $251,300 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
85.8%
+17.8 ptssince 2019
from 68.0% in 2019
14.2% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic100%(289)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(311)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(3)
Asian2.1%(7)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score8.3%(28)
Diversity Score
8
from 0 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.9%
−8.8 ptssince 2019
from 25.7% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
73.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2019
from 71.3% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−5.0 ptssince 2019
from 5.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.8 min
−52%since 2019
from 45.3 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
56.3%
+17.3 ptssince 2019
from 39.0% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
22.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2019
from 23.8% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2019
from 8.2% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2019
from 59.6% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
57.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2019
from 58.5% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
−6.6 ptssince 2019
from 57.1% in 2019
Female
49.5%
+6.6 ptssince 2019
from 42.9% in 2019
Foreign born
1.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2019
from 3.8% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Foster Center, Rhode Island?

Foster Center, Rhode Island has about 333 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Foster Center, Rhode Island expensive?

In Foster Center, Rhode Island, the median home is worth about $203,600.

How educated are people in Foster Center, Rhode Island?

About 16.9% 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 17.5% of people in Foster Center, Rhode Island live below the federal poverty line.

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