Foster County Summary

Life in Foster County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Foster County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Foster County:

  • The population in Foster County is 3,388.

  • The median home value in Foster County is $151,806.

  • The median income in Foster County is $78,426.

  • The median rent in Foster County is $710.

  • The unemployment rate in Foster County is 0.2%.

  • The poverty rate in Foster County is 8.3%.

  • The average high in Foster County is 60.3° and there are 48.9 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Foster County

List Of Cities & Towns in Foster County

Carrington, ND Population 2,161

Glenfield, ND Population 74

McHenry, ND Population 58

Grace City, ND Population 49

Map Of Foster County

Foster County, ND Weather

  • The average high in Foster County is 60.3°.

  • There are 62.17 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 48.9 inches of rain each year with 14.2 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 4:51 hours of sun each day in Foster County.

StatFoster County
Mean High60.3
Nice Days62.17
Rainfall48.9
Snowfall14.2
Sunny_hours4:51
60.3°
Average High
48.9
Inches of Rain

Foster County Photos

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Foster County Demographics

Population over time in Foster County

The current population in Foster County is 3,388. The population has increased 4.2% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 3,396 5.1%
2021 3,231 -0.9%
2020 3,260 -

Gender in Foster County

  • Foster County is 49.5% female with 1,676 female residents.

  • Foster County is 50.5% male with 1,712 male residents.

Female
49.5% (1,676)
Male
50.5% (1,712)
Gender Foster County ND USA
Female 49.5% 48.6% 50.4%
Male 50.5% 51.4% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Foster County

Foster County is:

  • 94.6% White with 3,206 White residents.

  • 0.5% African American with 16 African American residents.

  • 1.0% American Indian with 33 American Indian residents.

  • 0.1% Asian with 2 Asian residents.

  • 0.5% Hawaiian with 18 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.

  • 2.8% Two Or More with 94 Two Or More residents.

  • 0.6% Hispanic with 19 Hispanic residents.

White
94.6% (3,206)
African American
0.5% (16)
American Indian
1.0% (33)
Asian
0.1% (2)
Hawaiian
0.5% (18)
Other
0.0% (0)
Two Or More
2.8% (94)
Hispanic
0.6% (19)

Table: Foster County By Race

Race Foster County ND USA
White 94.6% 83.0% 58.9%
African American 0.5% 3.2% 12.1%
American Indian 1.0% 4.4% 0.6%
Asian 0.1% 1.6% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.5% 0.2% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.2% 0.4%
Two Or More 2.8% 3.2% 3.5%
Hispanic 0.6% 4.3% 18.7%

Household Income For Foster County, North Dakota

  • 6.0% of households in Foster County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 3.4% of households in Foster County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 8.0% of households in Foster County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 8.6% of households in Foster County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 8.6% of households in Foster County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 14.7% of households in Foster County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 11.9% of households in Foster County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 25.0% of households in Foster County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 3.8% of households in Foster County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 10.0% of households in Foster County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
6.0% (204)
$10,000 to $14,999
3.4% (115)
$15,000 to $24,999
8.0% (270)
$25,000 to $34,999
8.6% (290)
$35,000 to $49,999
8.6% (290)
$50,000 to $74,999
14.7% (499)
$75,000 to $99,999
11.9% (401)
$100,000 to $149,999
25.0% (847)
$150,000 to $199,999
3.8% (129)
$200,000 or more
10.0% (338)
Income Foster County ND USA
Less than $10,000 6.0% 4.6% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 3.4% 3.6% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 8.0% 7.0% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 8.6% 7.3% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 8.6% 10.8% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 14.7% 17.2% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 11.9% 13.9% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 25.0% 18.8% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 3.8% 8.4% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 10.0% 8.4% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Foster County for adults over 25

  • 2.0% of adults in Foster County completed < 9th grade.

  • 3.0% of adults in Foster County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 30.0% of adults in Foster County completed high school / ged.

  • 24.0% of adults in Foster County completed some college.

  • 19.0% of adults in Foster County completed associate's degree.

  • 19.0% of adults in Foster County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 3.0% of adults in Foster County completed master's degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Foster County completed professional degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Foster County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
2% (67)
9-12th Grade
3% (101)
High School / GED
30% (1,016)
Some College
24% (813)
Associate's Degree
19% (643)
Bachelor's Degree
19% (643)
Master's Degree
3% (101)
Professional Degree
0% (0)
Doctorate Degree
0% (0)
Education Foster County ND USA
< 9th Grade 2% 3% 3%
9-12th Grade 3% 4% 6%
High School / GED 30% 26% 26%
Some College 24% 22% 20%
Associate's Degree 19% 14% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 19% 22% 21%
Master's Degree 3% 7% 10%
Professional Degree 0% 1% 2%
Doctorate Degree 0% 1% 2%

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