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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Foster County

North Dakota · 3,759 residents · 634.08 sq mi
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Foster County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $32,019. Population has declined 6% since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $54,900. With a median age of 40.5, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

3,759
−6%since 1990
from 3,983 in 1990
1990 – 2025
6 / sq mi
−6%since 1990
from 6 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.5
+9%since 1990
from 37.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K3K4K4K4K1990201020202024Foster County
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$32,019
+17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,760 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,928
+91%since 1990
from $9,393 in 1990
US average: $21,522
9.3%
−8.2 ptssince 1990
from 17.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$54,900
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $36,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$342
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $254 in 1990
US average: $602
74.4%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 74.0% in 1990
25.6% rent
1.7
−2%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(3,946)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(19)
Asian0.1%(3)
Diversity Score3.5%(138)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(3,717)
Black0.1%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0.8%(30)
1
−77%since 1990
from 3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

19.8%
+7.7 ptssince 1990
from 12.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
78.0%
+8.6 ptssince 1990
from 69.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.4%
+3.4 ptssince 1990
from 2.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

10.3 min
−49%since 1990
from 20.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Foster County, North Dakota?

Foster County, North Dakota has about 3,759 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Foster County, North Dakota?

The typical household in Foster County, North Dakota earns about $32,019 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Foster County, North Dakota expensive?

In Foster County, North Dakota, the median home is worth about $54,900, and the typical rent is about $342 a month.

How educated are people in Foster County, North Dakota?

About 19.8% of adults age 25 and over in Foster County, North Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Foster County, North Dakota?

About 9.3% of people in Foster County, North Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Foster County, North Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Foster County, North Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 224 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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

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