Foster County, North Dakota
ND · FIPS 38031 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 3,358 | — | #3,012 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $87,831 | +16.9% | #353 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 43.4 years | +11.6% | #1,097 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $167,500 | -40.6% | #1,861 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $780 | -32.9% | #2,268 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.8% | -30.4% | #527 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Foster County has a population of 3,358, making it the #3,012 most populous county in the US. The median age is 43.4 years, which is 11.6% above the national median.
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The median household income in Foster County is $87,831, ranking #353 out of 3,222 counties — 16.9% above the national median. The poverty rate is 8.8% and unemployment stands at 1.0%.
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The median home value in Foster County is $167,500 (-40.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $780/mo and the homeownership rate is 79.7%.
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95.1% of residents in Foster County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.7% above the national rate.
About Foster County, North Dakota
Foster County, North Dakota has a total population of 3,358, making it the 3,012th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Foster County is 43.4 years, which is 11.6% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Foster County is $87,831, which ranks #353 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 16.9% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 8.8%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 1.0%.
The median home value in Foster County is $167,500, 40.6% below the national median. Renters in Foster County pay a median gross rent of $780 per month. The homeownership rate is 79.7%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Foster County, 28.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 15.5% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 15.0 min.
Foster County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 93.1% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (2.5%) and Asian (non-Hispanic) (1.8%).
All data for Foster County, North Dakota comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.