Foster County, ND
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Foster County Overview
3,388
TOTAL POPULATION
1,712
MALE POPULATION
1,676
FEMALE POPULATION
102.15
MALES / 100 FEMALES
97.90
FEMALES / 100 MALES
45.1
MEDIAN AGE
2.8
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.2
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$41,796
PER CAPITA INCOME
$105,000
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$78,426
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
41.4%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
58.6¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.43
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
1,813
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
66.3%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
0.2%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
Foster County Area Codes
Race in Foster County
The most populous races in Foster County are White / Caucasian (3,225 | 95.2%), Two or more Races (94 | 2.8%), and Native / Alaskan (33 | 1.0%).
| Race | # Population | % Population |
| Asian | 2 | 0.1% |
| Black / African American | 16 | 0.5% |
| Hawaiian / Pacific | 18 | 0.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 | 0.6% |
| Native / Alaskan | 33 | 1.0% |
| White / Caucasian | 3,225 | 95.2% |
| Two or more Races | 94 | 2.8% |
| Some other Race | 0 | 0.0% |
| Total | 3,388 | 100.0% |
Ancestry in Foster County
The most populous ancestries reported in Foster County are German (1,449 | 42.8%), Norwegian (1,020 | 30.1%), Irish (283 | 8.4%), English (176 | 5.2%), and Polish (141 | 4.2%), together accounting for 90.6% of all Foster County residents.
| Ancestry | # Population | % Population |
| American | 35 | 1.0% |
| Austrian | 1 | 0.0% |
| Blackfeet | 17 | 0.5% |
| Central American | 17 | 0.5% |
| Cherokee | 19 | 0.6% |
| Chickasaw | 17 | 0.5% |
| Chippewa | 16 | 0.5% |
| Czech | 55 | 1.6% |
| Czechoslovakian | 1 | 0.0% |
| Danish | 31 | 0.9% |
| Dutch | 39 | 1.1% |
| English | 176 | 5.2% |
| European | 5 | 0.2% |
| Finnish | 9 | 0.3% |
| French | 50 | 1.5% |
| French Canadian | 19 | 0.6% |
| German | 1,449 | 42.8% |
| German Russian | 17 | 0.5% |
| Icelander | 5 | 0.2% |
| Irish | 283 | 8.4% |
| Italian | 86 | 2.5% |
| Korean | 2 | 0.1% |
| Mexican | 2 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian | 18 | 0.5% |
| Norwegian | 1,020 | 30.1% |
| Panamanian | 17 | 0.5% |
| Polish | 141 | 4.2% |
| Russian | 22 | 0.6% |
| Scandinavian | 8 | 0.2% |
| Scotch-Irish | 5 | 0.2% |
| Scottish | 17 | 0.5% |
| Swedish | 132 | 3.9% |
| Welsh | 21 | 0.6% | View All 33 Rows |
Immigrants in Foster County
The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Foster County came from Austria (1 | 0.0%), Europe (1 | 0.0%), and Western Europe (1 | 0.0%), together accounting for 0.1% of all Foster County residents.
| Immigration Origin | # Population | % Population |
| Austria | 1 | 0.0% |
| Europe | 1 | 0.0% |
| Western Europe | 1 | 0.0% | View All 3 Rows |
Sex and Age in Foster County
Sex and Age in Foster County
The most populous age groups in Foster County are 60 to 64 Years (185 | 10.8%) for men and 15 to 19 Years (147 | 8.8%) for women.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 88 (5.1%) | 102 (6.1%) |
| 5 to 9 Years | 154 (9.0%) | 120 (7.2%) |
| 10 to 14 Years | 55 (3.2%) | 85 (5.1%) |
| 15 to 19 Years | 64 (3.7%) | 147 (8.8%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 61 (3.6%) | 64 (3.8%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 140 (8.2%) | 78 (4.6%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 100 (5.8%) | 64 (3.8%) |
| 35 to 39 Years | 84 (4.9%) | 57 (3.4%) |
| 40 to 44 Years | 109 (6.4%) | 119 (7.1%) |
| 45 to 49 Years | 91 (5.3%) | 72 (4.3%) |
| 50 to 54 Years | 105 (6.1%) | 97 (5.8%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 113 (6.6%) | 145 (8.6%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 185 (10.8%) | 86 (5.1%) |
| 65 to 69 Years | 52 (3.0%) | 75 (4.5%) |
| 70 to 74 Years | 149 (8.7%) | 129 (7.7%) |
| 75 to 79 Years | 46 (2.7%) | 72 (4.3%) |
| 80 to 84 Years | 58 (3.4%) | 52 (3.1%) |
| 85 Years and over | 58 (3.4%) | 112 (6.7%) |
| Total | 1,712 (100.0%) | 1,676 (100.0%) |
Families and Households in Foster County
Median Family Size in Foster County
The median family size in Foster County is 2.84 persons per family, with married-couple families (828 | 90.2%) accounting for the largest median family size of 2.9 persons per family. On the other hand, single female/mother families (72 | 7.8%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.29 persons per family.
| Family Type | # Families | Family Size |
| Married-Couple | 828 (90.2%) | 2.90 |
| Single Male/Father | 18 (2.0%) | 2.39 |
| Single Female/Mother | 72 (7.8%) | 2.29 |
| Total Families | 918 (100.0%) | 2.84 |
Median Household Size in Foster County
The median household size in Foster County is 2.19 persons per household, with married-couple households (828 | 55.5%) accounting for the largest median household size of 2.9 persons per household. non-family households (574 | 38.5%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.12 persons per household.
| Household Type | # Households | Household Size |
| Married-Couple | 828 (55.5%) | 2.90 |
| Single Male/Father | 18 (1.2%) | 2.56 |
| Single Female/Mother | 72 (4.8%) | 2.57 |
| Non-family | 574 (38.5%) | 1.12 |
| Total Households | 1,492 (100.0%) | 2.19 |
Household Size by Marriage Status in Foster County
Out of a total of 1,492 households in Foster County, 918 (61.5%) are family households, while 574 (38.5%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 568, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 506.
| Household Size | Family Households | Nonfamily Households |
| 1-Person Households | - | 506 (33.9%) |
| 2-Person Households | 568 (38.1%) | 61 (4.1%) |
| 3-Person Households | 75 (5.0%) | 7 (0.5%) |
| 4-Person Households | 116 (7.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5-Person Households | 120 (8.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 6-Person Households | 39 (2.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 7+ Person Households | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 918 (61.5%) | 574 (38.5%) |
Female Fertility in Foster County
Fertility by Age in Foster County
Average fertility rate in Foster County is 83.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 257.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
| Age Bracket | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| 15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| 20 to 34 years | 53 (100.0%) | 257.0 |
| 35 to 50 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| Total | 53 (100.0%) | 83.0 |
Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Foster County
| Age Bracket | Married | Unmarried |
| 15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 20 to 34 years | 53 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 50 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 53 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Fertility by Education in Foster County
| Educational Attainment | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| Less than High School | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| High School Diploma | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| College or Associate's Degree | 6 (11.3%) | 36.0 |
| Bachelor's Degree | 43 (81.1%) | 178.0 |
| Graduate Degree | 4 (7.5%) | 125.0 |
| Total | 53 (100.0%) | 83.0 |
Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Foster County
| Educational Attainment | Married | Unmarried |
| Less than High School | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| High School Diploma | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| College or Associate's Degree | 6 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Bachelor's Degree | 43 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Graduate Degree | 4 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 53 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Income in Foster County
Income Overview in Foster County
Per Capita Income in Foster County is $41,796, while median incomes of families and households are $105,000 and $78,426 respectively.
| Characteristic | Number | Measure |
| Per Capita Income | 3,388 | $41,796 |
| Median Family Income | 918 | $105,000 |
| Mean Family Income | 918 | $115,354 |
| Median Household Income | 1,492 | $78,426 |
| Mean Household Income | 1,492 | $89,998 |
| Income Deficit | 918 | $0 |
| Wage / Income Gap (%) | 3,388 | 41.38% |
| Wage / Income Gap ($) | 3,388 | 58.62¢ per $1 |
| Gini / Inequality Index | 3,388 | 0.43 |
Earnings by Sex in Foster County
Average Earnings in Foster County are $48,132, $59,952 for men and $35,145 for women, a difference of 41.4%.
| Sex | Number | Average Earnings |
| Male | 1,062 (55.8%) | $59,952 |
| Female | 842 (44.2%) | $35,145 |
| Total | 1,904 (100.0%) | $48,132 |
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Foster County
The most common earnings brackets in Foster County are $100,000+ for men (225 | 21.2%) and $35,000 to $39,999 for women (101 | 12.0%).
| Income | Male | Female |
| $2,499 or less | 21 (2.0%) | 78 (9.3%) |
| $2,500 to $4,999 | 3 (0.3%) | 41 (4.9%) |
| $5,000 to $7,499 | 5 (0.5%) | 17 (2.0%) |
| $7,500 to $9,999 | 15 (1.4%) | 39 (4.6%) |
| $10,000 to $12,499 | 9 (0.9%) | 18 (2.1%) |
| $12,500 to $14,999 | 18 (1.7%) | 29 (3.4%) |
| $15,000 to $17,499 | 21 (2.0%) | 42 (5.0%) |
| $17,500 to $19,999 | 20 (1.9%) | 13 (1.5%) |
| $20,000 to $22,499 | 12 (1.1%) | 49 (5.8%) |
| $22,500 to $24,999 | 12 (1.1%) | 35 (4.2%) |
| $25,000 to $29,999 | 30 (2.8%) | 11 (1.3%) |
| $30,000 to $34,999 | 43 (4.1%) | 45 (5.3%) |
| $35,000 to $39,999 | 37 (3.5%) | 101 (12.0%) |
| $40,000 to $44,999 | 52 (4.9%) | 61 (7.2%) |
| $45,000 to $49,999 | 64 (6.0%) | 79 (9.4%) |
| $50,000 to $54,999 | 74 (7.0%) | 46 (5.5%) |
| $55,000 to $64,999 | 166 (15.6%) | 34 (4.0%) |
| $65,000 to $74,999 | 91 (8.6%) | 34 (4.0%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 144 (13.6%) | 38 (4.5%) |
| $100,000+ | 225 (21.2%) | 32 (3.8%) |
| Total | 1,062 (100.0%) | 842 (100.0%) |
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Foster County
Average earnings in Foster County are $61,477 for men and $36,938 for women, a difference of 39.9%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $73,750, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $17,917. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $57,000, while those with college or associate's degree education have the smallest earnings of $30,729.
| Educational Attainment | Male Income | Female Income |
| Less than High School | $17,917 | $0 |
| High School Diploma | $60,938 | $39,236 |
| College or Associate's Degree | $65,179 | $30,729 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $73,750 | $36,660 |
| Graduate Degree | - | - |
| Total | $61,477 | $36,938 |
Family Income in Foster County
Family Income Brackets in Foster County
According to the Foster County family income data, there are 282 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 30.7% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 6 families (0.6%) belonging to this category.
| Income Bracket | # Families | % Families |
| Less than $10,000 | 27 | 2.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 6 | 0.7% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 24 | 2.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 65 | 7.1% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 52 | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 131 | 14.3% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 128 | 13.9% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 282 | 30.7% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 57 | 6.2% |
| $200,000+ | 146 | 15.9% |
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Foster County
5-person families (116 | 12.6%) account for the highest median family income in Foster County with $116,818 per family, while 2-person families (579 | 63.1%) have the highest median income of $43,542 per family member.
| Income Bracket | # Families | Median Income |
| 2-Person Families | 579 (63.1%) | $87,083 |
| 3-Person Families | 68 (7.4%) | $112,857 |
| 4-Person Families | 116 (12.6%) | $109,500 |
| 5-Person Families | 116 (12.6%) | $116,818 |
| 6-Person Families | 39 (4.3%) | $103,359 |
| 7+ Person Families | 0 (0.0%) | $0 |
| Total | 918 (100.0%) | $105,000 |
Family Income by Number of Earners in Foster County
The median family income in Foster County is $105,000, with families comprising 3+ earners (67) having the highest median family income of $124,750, while families with no earners (134) have the lowest median family income of $57,500, accounting for 7.3% and 14.6% of families, respectively.
| Number of Earners | # Families | Median Income |
| No Earners | 134 (14.6%) | $57,500 |
| 1 Earner | 258 (28.1%) | $82,083 |
| 2 Earners | 459 (50.0%) | $114,375 |
| 3+ Earners | 67 (7.3%) | $124,750 |
| Total | 918 (100.0%) | $105,000 |
Household Income in Foster County
Household Income Brackets in Foster County
With 373 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Foster County, accounting for 25.0% of all households. In contrast, only 51 households (3.4%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Less than $10,000 | 90 | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 51 | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 119 | 8.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 128 | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 128 | 8.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 219 | 14.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 178 | 11.9% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 373 | 25.0% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 57 | 3.8% |
| $200,000+ | 149 | 10.0% |
Household Income by Householder Age in Foster County
The median household income in Foster County is $78,426, with the highest median household income of $115,134 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 380 households (25.5%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $57,656, with 503 households (33.7%) in this group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | Median Income |
| 15 to 24 Years | 88 (5.9%) | $63,750 |
| 25 to 44 Years | 380 (25.5%) | $115,134 |
| 45 to 64 Years | 521 (34.9%) | $71,750 |
| 65+ Years | 503 (33.7%) | $57,656 |
| Total | 1,492 (100.0%) | $78,426 |
Poverty in Foster County
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Foster County
With 6.2% poverty level for males and 10.6% for females among the residents of Foster County, 15 year old males and 75 year old and over females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 4 males (100.0%) and 50 females (32.1%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 9 (8.8%) |
| 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 7 (4.8%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 15 Years | 4 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 23 (43.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 17 (7.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 2 (1.0%) | 4 (2.3%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 12 (6.1%) | 35 (20.7%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 25 (8.4%) | 29 (12.9%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 18 (9.0%) | 34 (17.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 5 (3.4%) | 50 (32.1%) |
| Total | 106 (6.2%) | 168 (10.6%) |
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Foster County
According to the poverty statistics in Foster County, males aged under 5 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 88 (100.0%) | 93 (91.2%) |
| 5 Years | 52 (100.0%) | 12 (100.0%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 138 (100.0%) | 140 (95.2%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 19 (100.0%) | 46 (100.0%) |
| 15 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 46 (100.0%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 30 (56.6%) | 36 (100.0%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 68 (100.0%) | 129 (100.0%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 223 (92.9%) | 142 (100.0%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 191 (99.0%) | 172 (97.7%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 184 (93.9%) | 134 (79.3%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 273 (91.6%) | 196 (87.1%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 183 (91.0%) | 166 (83.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 142 (96.6%) | 106 (67.9%) |
| Total | 1,591 (93.8%) | 1,418 (89.4%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Foster County
The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Foster County show that 1.9% or 16 of the total 828 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 3.2%, comprising of 16 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
| Children | Above Poverty | Below Poverty |
| No Children | 481 (96.8%) | 16 (3.2%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 208 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 123 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 812 (98.1%) | 16 (1.9%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Foster County
According to the poverty data in Foster County, 50.0% or 9 single-father households and 43.1% or 31 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 9 households (100.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 31 households (66.0%) falling below the poverty line.
| Children | Single Father | Single Mother |
| No Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 9 (100.0%) | 31 (66.0%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 9 (50.0%) | 31 (43.1%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Foster County
The poverty data for Foster County shows that 16 of the married-couple family households (1.9%) and 40 of the single-parent households (44.4%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 16 households (3.2%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 40 household (71.4%) living below poverty.
| Children | Married-Couple Families | Single-Parent Households |
| No Children | 16 (3.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 40 (71.4%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 16 (1.9%) | 40 (44.4%) |
Employment Characteristics in Foster County
Employment by Class of Employer in Foster County
Among the 1,794 employed individuals in Foster County, private company employees (892 | 49.7%), self-employed (not incorporated) (302 | 16.8%), and not-for-profit organizations (263 | 14.7%) make up the most common classes of employment.
| Employer Class | # Employees | % Employees |
| Private Company Employees | 892 | 49.7% |
| Self-Employed (Incorporated) | 70 | 3.9% |
| Self-Employed (Not Incorporated) | 302 | 16.8% |
| Not-for-profit Organizations | 263 | 14.7% |
| Local Government Employees | 186 | 10.4% |
| State Government Employees | 59 | 3.3% |
| Federal Government Employees | 22 | 1.2% |
| Unpaid Family Workers | 0 | 0.0% |
| Total | 1,794 | 100.0% |
Employment Status by Age in Foster County
According to the labor force statistics for Foster County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (2,734), 66.3% or 1,813 individuals are in the labor force, with 0.2% or 4 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 20 to 24 years, with 100.0% or 125 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 3.0% or 3 of them being unemployed.
| Age Bracket | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| 16 to 19 Years | 99 (61.5%) | 3 (3.0%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 125 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 218 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 163 (99.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 365 (98.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 343 (94.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 188 (72.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 164 (60.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 115 (28.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 34 (8.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 1,813 (66.3%) | 4 (0.2%) |
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Foster County
| Educational Attainment | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| Less than High School | 38 (53.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| High School Diploma | 319 (84.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| College / Associate Degree | 666 (86.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 418 (97.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 1,441 (87.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Employment Occupations by Sex in Foster County
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations
The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Foster County are Management (208 | 11.5%), Community & Social Service (196 | 10.8%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (107 | 5.9%), Computers, Engineering & Science (87 | 4.8%), and Education Instruction & Library (82 | 4.5%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex
Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Foster County, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), and Management (81.7%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Legal Services & Support (100.0%), Arts, Media & Entertainment (100.0%), and Health Technologists (100.0%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Management | 170 (81.7%) | 38 (18.3%) |
| Business & Financial | 4 (9.5%) | 38 (90.5%) |
| Computers, Engineering & Science | 57 (65.5%) | 30 (34.5%) |
| Computers & Mathematics | 4 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Architecture & Engineering | 30 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Life, Physical & Social Science | 23 (43.4%) | 30 (56.6%) |
| Community & Social Service | 31 (15.8%) | 165 (84.2%) |
| Education, Arts & Media | 30 (40.5%) | 44 (59.5%) |
| Legal Services & Support | 0 (0.0%) | 13 (100.0%) |
| Education Instruction & Library | 1 (1.2%) | 81 (98.8%) |
| Arts, Media & Entertainment | 0 (0.0%) | 27 (100.0%) |
| Health Diagnosing & Treating | 10 (9.3%) | 97 (90.6%) |
| Health Technologists | 0 (0.0%) | 33 (100.0%) |
| Total (Category) | 272 (42.5%) | 368 (57.5%) |
| Total (Overall) | 1,010 (55.9%) | 798 (44.1%) |
Services Occupations
The most common Services occupations in Foster County are Cleaning & Maintenance (67 | 3.7%), Personal Care & Service (67 | 3.7%), Food Preparation & Serving (48 | 2.6%), Healthcare Support (31 | 1.7%), and Security & Protection (27 | 1.5%).
Services Occupations by Sex
Within the Services occupations in Foster County, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Law Enforcement (100.0%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (67.2%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Personal Care & Service (100.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (66.7%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Healthcare Support | 0 (0.0%) | 31 (100.0%) |
| Security & Protection | 27 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Firefighting & Prevention | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Law Enforcement | 27 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Food Preparation & Serving | 16 (33.3%) | 32 (66.7%) |
| Cleaning & Maintenance | 45 (67.2%) | 22 (32.8%) |
| Personal Care & Service | 0 (0.0%) | 67 (100.0%) |
| Total (Category) | 88 (36.7%) | 152 (63.3%) |
| Total (Overall) | 1,010 (55.9%) | 798 (44.1%) |
Sales and Office Occupations
The most common Sales and Office occupations in Foster County are Office & Administration (253 | 14.0%), and Sales & Related (231 | 12.8%).
Sales and Office Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Sales & Related | 190 (82.3%) | 41 (17.7%) |
| Office & Administration | 45 (17.8%) | 208 (82.2%) |
| Total (Category) | 235 (48.5%) | 249 (51.4%) |
| Total (Overall) | 1,010 (55.9%) | 798 (44.1%) |
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations
The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Foster County are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (150 | 8.3%), Construction & Extraction (64 | 3.5%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (35 | 1.9%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Farming, Fishing & Forestry | 35 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Construction & Extraction | 64 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Installation, Maintenance & Repair | 150 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total (Category) | 249 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total (Overall) | 1,010 (55.9%) | 798 (44.1%) |
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations
The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Foster County are Production (98 | 5.4%), Material Moving (54 | 3.0%), and Transportation (43 | 2.4%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Production | 80 (81.6%) | 18 (18.4%) |
| Transportation | 35 (81.4%) | 8 (18.6%) |
| Material Moving | 51 (94.4%) | 3 (5.6%) |
| Total (Category) | 166 (85.1%) | 29 (14.9%) |
| Total (Overall) | 1,010 (55.9%) | 798 (44.1%) |
Employment Industries by Sex in Foster County
Employment Industries in Foster County
The major employment industries in Foster County include Health Care & Social Assistance (239 | 13.2%), Manufacturing (227 | 12.6%), Retail Trade (215 | 11.9%), Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (180 | 10.0%), and Educational Services (140 | 7.7%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Foster County
The Foster County industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Utilities (100.0%), and Administrative & Support (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (100.0%), Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (100.0%), and Information (89.7%).
| Industry | Male | Female |
| Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting | 169 (93.9%) | 11 (6.1%) |
| Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction | 18 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Construction | 103 (99.0%) | 1 (1.0%) |
| Manufacturing | 210 (92.5%) | 17 (7.5%) |
| Wholesale Trade | 58 (90.6%) | 6 (9.4%) |
| Retail Trade | 138 (64.2%) | 77 (35.8%) |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 41 (52.6%) | 37 (47.4%) |
| Utilities | 31 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Information | 7 (10.3%) | 61 (89.7%) |
| Finance & Insurance | 13 (26.5%) | 36 (73.5%) |
| Real Estate, Rental & Leasing | 0 (0.0%) | 5 (100.0%) |
| Professional & Scientific | 7 (10.3%) | 61 (89.7%) |
| Enterprise Management | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Administrative & Support | 17 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Educational Services | 19 (13.6%) | 121 (86.4%) |
| Health Care & Social Assistance | 27 (11.3%) | 212 (88.7%) |
| Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 0 (0.0%) | 3 (100.0%) |
| Accommodation & Food Services | 27 (41.5%) | 38 (58.5%) |
| Public Administration | 57 (58.2%) | 41 (41.8%) |
| Total | 1,010 (55.9%) | 798 (44.1%) |
Education in Foster County
School Enrollment in Foster County
The most common levels of schooling among the 690 students in Foster County are high school (227 | 32.9%), elementary school (224 | 32.5%), and middle school (84 | 12.2%).
| School Level | # Students | % Students |
| Nursery / Preschool | 45 | 6.5% |
| Kindergarten | 36 | 5.2% |
| Elementary School | 224 | 32.5% |
| Middle School | 84 | 12.2% |
| High School | 227 | 32.9% |
| College / Undergraduate | 32 | 4.6% |
| Graduate / Professional | 42 | 6.1% |
| Total | 690 | 100.0% |
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Foster County
Out of a total of 690 students who are enrolled in schools in Foster County, 29 (4.2%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 661 (95.8%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 25 to 34 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 12 (85.7% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 35 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
| Age Bracket | Public School | Private School |
| 3 to 4 Year Olds | 35 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 9 Year Old | 239 (98.4%) | 4 (1.7%) |
| 10 to 14 Year Olds | 139 (99.3%) | 1 (0.7%) |
| 15 to 17 Year Olds | 139 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 19 Year Olds | 56 (82.4%) | 12 (17.6%) |
| 20 to 24 Year Olds | 38 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 25 to 34 Year Olds | 2 (14.3%) | 12 (85.7%) |
| 35 Years and over | 13 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 661 (95.8%) | 29 (4.2%) |
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Foster County
Business (145 | 22.8%), science & technology (105 | 16.5%), education (84 | 13.2%), bio, nature & agricultural (71 | 11.2%), and arts & humanities (51 | 8.0%) are the most common fields of study among 637 individuals in Foster County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
| Field of Study | # Graduates | % Graduates |
| Computers & Mathematics | 4 | 0.6% |
| Bio, Nature & Agricultural | 71 | 11.2% |
| Physical & Health Sciences | 11 | 1.7% |
| Psychology | 34 | 5.3% |
| Social Sciences | 14 | 2.2% |
| Engineering | 46 | 7.2% |
| Multidisciplinary Studies | 0 | 0.0% |
| Science & Technology | 105 | 16.5% |
| Business | 145 | 22.8% |
| Education | 84 | 13.2% |
| Literature & Languages | 14 | 2.2% |
| Liberal Arts & History | 29 | 4.5% |
| Visual & Performing Arts | 12 | 1.9% |
| Communications | 17 | 2.7% |
| Arts & Humanities | 51 | 8.0% |
| Total | 637 | 100.0% |
Transportation & Commute in Foster County
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Foster County
The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Foster County are males with 2 vehicles (458, accounting for 45.9%) and females with 2 vehicles (272, making up 58.0%).
| Vehicles Available | Male | Female |
| No Vehicle | 5 (0.5%) | 11 (1.4%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 106 (10.6%) | 99 (12.5%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 458 (45.9%) | 272 (34.4%) |
| 3 Vehicles | 282 (28.3%) | 285 (36.1%) |
| 4 Vehicles | 67 (6.7%) | 64 (8.1%) |
| 5 or more Vehicles | 80 (8.0%) | 59 (7.5%) |
| Total | 998 (100.0%) | 790 (100.0%) |
Commute Time in Foster County
The most frequently occuring commute durations in Foster County are 5 to 9 minutes (522 commuters, 31.3%), less than 5 minutes (402 commuters, 24.1%), and 10 to 14 minutes (222 commuters, 13.3%).
| Commute Time | # Commuters | % Commuters |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 402 | 24.1% |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 522 | 31.3% |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 222 | 13.3% |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 126 | 7.6% |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 87 | 5.2% |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 66 | 4.0% |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 107 | 6.4% |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 0 | 0.0% |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 28 | 1.7% |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 66 | 4.0% |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 33 | 2.0% |
| 90 or more Minutes | 8 | 0.5% |
Commute Time by Sex in Foster County
The most common commute times in Foster County are 5 to 9 minutes (298 commuters, 31.1%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (224 commuters, 31.6%) for females.
| Commute Time | Male | Female |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 185 (19.3%) | 217 (30.6%) |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 298 (31.1%) | 224 (31.6%) |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 120 (12.5%) | 102 (14.4%) |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 93 (9.7%) | 33 (4.6%) |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 44 (4.6%) | 43 (6.1%) |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 42 (4.4%) | 24 (3.4%) |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 83 (8.7%) | 24 (3.4%) |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 25 (2.6%) | 3 (0.4%) |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 38 (4.0%) | 28 (3.9%) |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 22 (2.3%) | 11 (1.5%) |
| 90 or more Minutes | 7 (0.7%) | 1 (0.1%) |
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Foster County
The most frequent times of departure to work in Foster County are 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (265, 27.7%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (162, 22.8%) for females.
| Time of Departure | Male | Female |
| 12:00 AM to 4:59 AM | 4 (0.4%) | 4 (0.6%) |
| 5:00 AM to 5:29 AM | 13 (1.4%) | 13 (1.8%) |
| 5:30 AM to 5:59 AM | 73 (7.6%) | 12 (1.7%) |
| 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM | 122 (12.8%) | 9 (1.3%) |
| 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM | 135 (14.1%) | 20 (2.8%) |
| 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM | 169 (17.7%) | 106 (14.9%) |
| 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM | 265 (27.7%) | 162 (22.8%) |
| 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM | 47 (4.9%) | 150 (21.1%) |
| 8:30 AM to 8:59 AM | 23 (2.4%) | 20 (2.8%) |
| 9:00 AM to 9:59 AM | 21 (2.2%) | 68 (9.6%) |
| 10:00 AM to 10:59 AM | 0 (0.0%) | 43 (6.1%) |
| 11:00 AM to 11:59 AM | 12 (1.3%) | 3 (0.4%) |
| 12:00 PM to 3:59 PM | 40 (4.2%) | 62 (8.7%) |
| 4:00 PM to 11:59 PM | 33 (3.5%) | 38 (5.3%) |
| Total | 957 (100.0%) | 710 (100.0%) |
Housing Occupancy in Foster County
Occupancy by Ownership in Foster County
Of the total 1,492 dwellings in Foster County, owner-occupied units account for 1,168 (78.3%), while renter-occupied units make up 324 (21.7%).
| Occupancy | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Owner Occupied Housing Units | 1,168 | 78.3% |
| Renter-Occupied Housing Units | 324 | 21.7% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units | 1,492 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Household Size in Foster County
| Household Size | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| 1-Person Household | 506 | 33.9% |
| 2-Person Household | 629 | 42.2% |
| 3-Person Household | 82 | 5.5% |
| 4+ Person Household | 275 | 18.4% |
| Total Housing Units | 1,492 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Foster County
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1-Person Household | 291 (57.5%) | 215 (42.5%) |
| 2-Person Household | 569 (90.5%) | 60 (9.5%) |
| 3-Person Household | 68 (82.9%) | 14 (17.1%) |
| 4+ Person Household | 240 (87.3%) | 35 (12.7%) |
| Total Housing Units | 1,168 (78.3%) | 324 (21.7%) |
Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Foster County
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than High School | 39 (38.2%) | 63 (61.8%) |
| High School Diploma | 292 (78.7%) | 79 (21.3%) |
| College/Associate Degree | 549 (84.6%) | 100 (15.4%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 288 (77.8%) | 82 (22.2%) |
Occupancy by Age of Householder in Foster County
| Age Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Under 35 Years | 275 | 18.4% |
| 35 to 44 Years | 193 | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 Years | 192 | 12.9% |
| 55 to 64 Years | 329 | 22.1% |
| 65 to 74 Years | 253 | 17.0% |
| 75 to 84 Years | 178 | 11.9% |
| 85 Years and Over | 72 | 4.8% |
| Total | 1,492 | 100.0% |
Housing Finances in Foster County
Median Income by Occupancy in Foster County
| Occupancy Type | # Households | Median Income |
| Owner-Occupied | 1,168 (78.3%) | $90,978 |
| Renter-Occupied | 324 (21.7%) | $0 |
| Average | 1,492 (100.0%) | $78,426 |
Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Foster County
| Income Bracket | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $5,000 | 57 (4.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 11 (0.9%) | 22 (6.8%) |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 34 (2.9%) | 17 (5.2%) |
| $15,000 to $19,999 | 16 (1.4%) | 65 (20.1%) |
| $20,000 to $24,999 | 7 (0.6%) | 31 (9.6%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 94 (8.1%) | 34 (10.5%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 83 (7.1%) | 45 (13.9%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 183 (15.7%) | 37 (11.4%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 169 (14.5%) | 8 (2.5%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 328 (28.1%) | 45 (13.9%) |
| $150,000 or more | 186 (15.9%) | 20 (6.2%) |
| Total | 1,168 (100.0%) | 324 (100.0%) |
Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Foster County
| Monthly Cost | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $300 | 117 (10.0%) | 25 (7.7%) |
| $300 to $499 | 195 (16.7%) | 2 (0.6%) |
| $500 to $799 | 328 (28.1%) | 155 (47.8%) |
| $800 to $999 | 184 (15.8%) | 45 (13.9%) |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 169 (14.5%) | 31 (9.6%) |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 85 (7.3%) | 7 (2.2%) |
| $2,000 to $2,499 | 63 (5.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $2,500 to $2,999 | 11 (0.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $3,000 or more | 16 (1.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 1,168 (100.0%) | 324 (100.0%) |
Physical Housing Characteristics in Foster County
Housing Structures in Foster County
| Structure Type | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Single Unit, Detached | 1,277 | 85.6% |
| Single Unit, Attached | 25 | 1.7% |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 9 | 0.6% |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 83 | 5.6% |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 38 | 2.5% |
| 10 or more Apartments | 15 | 1.0% |
| Mobile Home / Other | 45 | 3.0% |
| Total | 1,492 | 100.0% |
Housing Structures by Occupancy in Foster County
| Structure Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Single Unit, Detached | 1,112 (87.1%) | 165 (12.9%) |
| Single Unit, Attached | 16 (64.0%) | 9 (36.0%) |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 2 (22.2%) | 7 (77.8%) |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 83 (100.0%) |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 38 (100.0%) |
| 10 or more Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 15 (100.0%) |
| Mobile Home / Other | 38 (84.4%) | 7 (15.6%) |
| Total | 1,168 (78.3%) | 324 (21.7%) |
Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Foster County
| Number of Rooms | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1 Room | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 2 or 3 Rooms | 7 (0.6%) | 38 (11.7%) |
| 4 or 5 Rooms | 213 (18.2%) | 158 (48.8%) |
| 6 or 7 Rooms | 472 (40.4%) | 86 (26.5%) |
| 8 or more Rooms | 476 (40.7%) | 42 (13.0%) |
| Total | 1,168 (100.0%) | 324 (100.0%) |
Housing Structure by Heating Type in Foster County
| Heating Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Utility Gas | 548 (46.9%) | 107 (33.0%) |
| Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas | 250 (21.4%) | 38 (11.7%) |
| Electricity | 324 (27.7%) | 160 (49.4%) |
| Fuel Oil or Kerosene | 4 (0.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Coal or Coke | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| All other Fuels | 28 (2.4%) | 10 (3.1%) |
| No Fuel Used | 14 (1.2%) | 9 (2.8%) |
| Total | 1,168 (100.0%) | 324 (100.0%) |
Household Vehicle Usage in Foster County
| Vehicles per Household | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| No Vehicle | 1 (0.1%) | 67 (20.7%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 216 (18.5%) | 109 (33.6%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 482 (41.3%) | 132 (40.7%) |
| 3 or more Vehicles | 469 (40.2%) | 16 (4.9%) |
| Total | 1,168 (100.0%) | 324 (100.0%) |
Real Estate & Mortgages in Foster County
Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Foster County
| Characteristic | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Housing Units | 732 | 436 |
| Median Property Value | $159,800 | $161,900 |
| Median Household Income | $80,556 | $54 |
| Monthly Housing Costs | $546 | $16 |
| Real Estate Taxes | $2,159 | $33 |
Property Value by Mortgage Status in Foster County
| Property Value | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $50,000 | 137 (18.7%) | 82 (18.8%) |
| $50,000 to $99,999 | 99 (13.5%) | 42 (9.6%) |
| $100,000 to $299,999 | 274 (37.4%) | 269 (61.7%) |
| $300,000 to $499,999 | 117 (16.0%) | 32 (7.3%) |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 27 (3.7%) | 11 (2.5%) |
| $750,000 to $999,999 | 72 (9.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $1,000,000 or more | 6 (0.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 732 (100.0%) | 436 (100.0%) |
Household Income by Mortgage Status in Foster County
| Household Income | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $10,000 | 44 (6.0%) | 1 (0.2%) |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 53 (7.2%) | 24 (5.5%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 94 (12.8%) | 4 (0.9%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 57 (7.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 97 (13.3%) | 26 (6.0%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 86 (11.7%) | 86 (19.7%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 169 (23.1%) | 83 (19.0%) |
| $150,000 or more | 132 (18.0%) | 159 (36.5%) |
| Total | 732 (100.0%) | 436 (100.0%) |
Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Foster County
| Value-to-Income Ratio | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than 2.0x | 290 (39.6%) | 99,038 (22,715.1%) |
| 2.0x to 2.9x | 98 (13.4%) | 310 (71.1%) |
| 3.0x to 3.9x | 160 (21.9%) | 43 (9.9%) |
| 4.0x or more | 161 (22.0%) | 18 (4.1%) |
| Total | 732 (100.0%) | 436 (100.0%) |
Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Foster County
| Property Taxes | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $800 | 130 (17.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 112 (15.3%) | 108 (24.8%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 408 (55.7%) | 66 (15.1%) |
| Total | 732 (100.0%) | 436 (100.0%) |
Health & Disability in Foster County
Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Foster County
| Age Bracket | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under 6 Years | 225 (88.6%) | 29 (11.4%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 542 (98.7%) | 7 (1.3%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 142 (86.6%) | 22 (13.4%) |
| 26 to 34 Years | 326 (91.8%) | 29 (8.2%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 364 (98.6%) | 5 (1.4%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 351 (96.2%) | 14 (3.8%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 503 (96.7%) | 17 (3.3%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 401 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 75 Years and older | 303 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 3,157 (96.3%) | 123 (3.7%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Foster County
| Citizenship Status | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Native Born | 225 (88.6%) | 29 (11.4%) |
| Foreign Born, Citizen | 542 (98.7%) | 7 (1.3%) |
| Foreign Born, not a Citizen | 142 (86.6%) | 22 (13.4%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Foster County
| Household Income | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under $25,000 | 298 (92.0%) | 26 (8.0%) |
| $25,000 to $49,999 | 455 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 366 (94.3%) | 22 (5.7%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 422 (90.7%) | 43 (9.2%) |
| $100,000 and over | 1,607 (98.1%) | 32 (1.9%) |
Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Foster County
| Age Bracket | Public Insurance | Private Insurance |
| Under 6 | 59 (23.2%) | 185 (72.8%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 94 (17.1%) | 487 (88.7%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 142 (86.6%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 45 (12.7%) | 281 (79.1%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 14 (3.8%) | 350 (94.9%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 58 (15.9%) | 306 (83.8%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 130 (25.0%) | 393 (75.6%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 399 (99.5%) | 322 (80.3%) |
| 75 Years and over | 303 (100.0%) | 171 (56.4%) |
| Total | 1,102 (33.6%) | 2,637 (80.4%) |
Disability Status by Sex by Age in Foster County
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 4 (1.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 2 (0.6%) | 19 (7.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 120 (17.5%) | 23 (4.0%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 48 (23.9%) | 32 (16.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 42 (28.6%) | 75 (48.1%) |
Disability Class by Sex by Age in Foster County
Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 19 (7.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 51 (7.5%) | 5 (0.9%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 36 (17.9%) | 20 (10.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 39 (26.5%) | 62 (39.7%) |
Disability Class: Vision Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 1 (0.2%) | 2 (0.4%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 4 (2.0%) | 8 (4.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 0 (0.0%) | 2 (1.3%) |
Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 4 (1.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 2 (0.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 27 (4.0%) | 4 (0.7%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 0 (0.0%) | 10 (6.4%) |
Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 48 (7.0%) | 18 (3.2%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 14 (7.0%) | 12 (6.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 3 (2.0%) | 27 (17.3%) |
Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 17 (2.5%) | 2 (0.4%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 8 (4.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 9 (6.1%) | 7 (4.5%) |
Technology Access in Foster County
Computing Device Access in Foster County
| Device Type | # Households | % Households |
| Desktop or Laptop | 1,122 | 75.2% |
| Smartphone | 1,137 | 76.2% |
| Tablet | 877 | 58.8% |
| No Computing Device | 170 | 11.4% |
| Total | 1,492 | 100.0% |
Internet Access in Foster County
| Internet Type | # Households | % Households |
| Dial-Up Internet | 0 | 0.0% |
| Broadband Home | 1,192 | 79.9% |
| Cellular Data Only | 79 | 5.3% |
| Satellite Internet | 80 | 5.4% |
| No Internet | 202 | 13.5% |
| Total | 1,492 | 100.0% |
Foster County Summary
Foster County is located in the northeastern corner of North Dakota, and is bordered by the Canadian provinces of Saskatchewan and Manitoba. It is part of the Devils Lake Micropolitan Statistical Area, and is the second-largest county in the state by area. The county seat is Carrington, and the county was named for George Foster, a former territorial legislator.
Geography
Foster County is located in the northeastern corner of North Dakota, and is bordered by the Canadian provinces of Saskatchewan and Manitoba. It is part of the Devils Lake Micropolitan Statistical Area, and is the second-largest county in the state by area. The county has a total area of 2,845 square miles, of which 2,837 square miles is land and 8 square miles is water. The terrain is mostly flat, with some rolling hills in the western part of the county. The highest point in the county is located in the southwestern corner, at an elevation of 1,845 feet.
The county is drained by the Sheyenne River, which flows through the center of the county from east to west. Other major waterways include the Goose River, which flows through the northern part of the county, and the Rush River, which flows through the southern part of the county.
Demographics
As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 2,945 people, 1,213 households, and 817 families living in Foster County. The population density was 1.0 people per square mile. The racial makeup of the county was 97.3% White, 0.3% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% Black or African American, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.7% from other races, and 1.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.7% of the population.
The median income for a household in the county was $41,944, and the median income for a family was $50,000. The per capita income for the county was $20,845. About 8.2% of families and 11.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.2% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.
Economy
Foster County is primarily an agricultural county, with the majority of the land being used for farming and ranching. The county is home to several large farms, including the Foster County Farm, which is the largest in the state. The county also has a large dairy industry, with several large dairy farms located in the area.
The county is also home to several manufacturing companies, including a large furniture factory and a plastics plant. The county also has a large tourism industry, with several popular attractions, such as the Foster County Museum and the Foster County Fair.
The county is served by two airports, the Carrington Municipal Airport and the Devils Lake Regional Airport. The county is also served by several major highways, including Interstate 94, US Highway 2, and US Highway 52.
Conclusion
Foster County is a rural county located in the northeastern corner of North Dakota. It is the second-largest county in the state by area, and is part of the Devils Lake Micropolitan Statistical Area. The county is primarily an agricultural county, with the majority of the land being used for farming and ranching. The county also has a large dairy industry, and several manufacturing companies. The county is served by two airports, and several major highways. The county has a population of 2,945, and the median income for a household is $41,944.
Common Questions
What is the Total Population of Foster County?
Total Population of Foster County is 3,388.
What is the Total Male Population of Foster County?
Total Male Population of Foster County is 1,712.
What is the Total Female Population of Foster County?
Total Female Population of Foster County is 1,676.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Foster County?
There are 102.15 Males per 100 Females in Foster County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Foster County?
There are 97.90 Females per 100 Males in Foster County.
What is the Median Population Age in Foster County?
Median Population Age in Foster County is 45.1 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Foster County
Average Family Size in Foster County is 2.8 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Foster County
Average Household Size in Foster County is 2.2 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Foster County?
Per Capita income in Foster County is $41,796.
What is the Median Family Income in Foster County?
Median Family Income in Foster County is $105,000.
What is the Median Household income in Foster County?
Median Household Income in Foster County is $78,426.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Foster County?
Income or Wage Gap in Foster County is 41.4%.
Women in Foster County earn 58.6 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Foster County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Foster County is 0.43.
How Large is the Labor Force in Foster County?
There are 1,813 People in the Labor Forcein in Foster County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Foster County?
66.3% of People are in the Labor Force in Foster County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Foster County?
Unemployment Rate in Foster County is 0.2%.