Foster township is located in Luzerne County Pennsylvania. Foster township has a 2024 population of 3,476. Foster township is currently growing at a rate of 0.32% annually and its population has increased by 1.97% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,409 in 2020.
The average household income in Foster township is $76,363 with a poverty rate of 9.78%. The median age in Foster township is 55.1 years: 55.4 years for males, and 52.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Foster township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,252 | 94.95% |
| Two or more races | 115 | 3.36% |
| Other race | 43 | 1.26% |
| Black or African American | 9 | 0.26% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.12% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.06% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,516 | 2.15 | 87.4 | 12.6 |
| Married | 790 | 2.7 | 96.5 | 3.5 |
| Non Family | 613 | 1.24 | 75.9 | 24.1 |
| Female | 79 | 3.16 | 81 | 19 |
| Male | 34 | 3.24 | 100 | 0 |
2.71
Average Family Size
2.15
Average Household Size
87.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 40 | 1.49% |
| Associates Degree | 302 | 11.24% |
| Bachelors Degree | 320 | 11.91% |
| Graduate Degree | 91 | 3.39% |
| High School Graduate | 1,517 | 56.46% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 51 | 1.9% |
| Some College | 366 | 13.62% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,513 | 2,467 | 373 |
| Hispanic | 125 | 88 | 38 |
| 2+ Races | 68 | 68 | 0 |
| Other Race | 35 | 13 | 8 |
| Native American | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Black | 4 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 30.4%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $48,886 | $46,779 | $55,109 |
| Graduate Degree | $80,588 | $61,989 | $82,361 |
| High School Graduate | $31,310 | $54,875 | $15,445 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $46,481 | $56,643 | $25,184 |
| Some College | $50,474 | $65,536 | $30,722 |
$46,481
Average Earnings
$56,643
Average Male
$25,184
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.05% of Foster township residents speak only English, while 3.95% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.72% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,026 | 311 | 10.28% |
| Multiple | 101 | 15 | 14.85% |
9.78%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.6%
Male Poverty Rate
8.94%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Foster township is Multiple, with 14.85% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Foster township is White, with 10.28% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.87%. Among those working part-time, it was 23.56%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 9.29%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 13.24% |
| Some College | 6.88% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 55.88% |
| Male Employed | 13.24% |
| Female Employed | 13.13% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $86,332 | $97,441 |
| Households | $61,382 | $76,363 |
| Married Families | $89,352 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $30,659 | $42,481 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
50.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.6%
Male Marriage Rate
46.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
176
Number of Veterans
176
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 77 |
| First Gulf War | 62 |
| Second Gulf War | 35 |
| Korea | 10 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 58 |
| 55 to 64 | 49 |
| 75+ | 39 |
| 35 to 54 | 21 |
| 18 to 34 | 9 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 173 | 6.37% |
| 2+ Races | 3 | 3.03% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.39%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
52.1%
Labor Force Participation
45.2%
Employment Rate
13.3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
70.13%
Born in Foster township
97.93%
Native Born
2.07%
Foreign Born
0.79%
Non Citizen
1.28%
Naturalized
97.93% of Foster township residents were born in the United States, with 70.13% having been born in Pennsylvania. 0.79% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 3,531 | 11 | 0.31% |
| 2028 | 3,520 | 11 | 0.31% |
| 2027 | 3,509 | 11 | 0.31% |
| 2026 | 3,498 | 11 | 0.32% |
| 2025 | 3,487 | 11 | 0.32% |
| 2024 | 3,476 | 11 | 0.32% |
| 2023 | 3,465 | 11 | 0.32% |
| 2022 | 3,454 | 20 | 0.58% |
| 2021 | 3,434 | 25 | 0.73% |
| 2020 | 3,409 | -127 | -3.59% |
| 2019 | 3,536 | 94 | 2.73% |
| 2018 | 3,442 | 3 | 0.09% |
| 2017 | 3,439 | 14 | 0.41% |
| 2016 | 3,425 | -10 | -0.29% |
| 2015 | 3,435 | -14 | -0.41% |
| 2014 | 3,449 | -11 | -0.32% |
| 2013 | 3,460 | -15 | -0.43% |
| 2012 | 3,475 | -3 | -0.09% |
| 2011 | 3,478 | 7 | 0.2% |
| 2010 | 3,471 | 0 | 0% |