Foster township is located in McKean County Pennsylvania. Foster township has a 2024 population of 3,867. Foster township is currently declining at a rate of -0.95% annually and its population has decreased by -4.19% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,036 in 2020.
The average household income in Foster township is $74,016 with a poverty rate of 12.31%. The median age in Foster township is 45.5 years: 41.7 years for males, and 49.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Foster township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,905 | 96.95% |
| Two or more races | 86 | 2.14% |
| Other race | 37 | 0.92% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| 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 | 1,661 | 2.41 | 86.8 | 13.2 |
| Married | 896 | 2.9 | 89.7 | 10.3 |
| Non Family | 499 | 1.17 | 84 | 16 |
| Male | 135 | 3.37 | 88.9 | 11.1 |
| Female | 131 | 2.79 | 75.6 | 24.4 |
2.85
Average Family Size
2.41
Average Household Size
86.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 113 | 3.8% |
| Associates Degree | 250 | 8.41% |
| Bachelors Degree | 319 | 10.73% |
| Graduate Degree | 162 | 5.45% |
| High School Graduate | 1,563 | 52.57% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 82 | 2.76% |
| Some College | 484 | 16.28% |
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 | 2,848 | 2,653 | 475 |
| Hispanic | 79 | 79 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 57 | 57 | 6 |
| Other Race | 12 | 12 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 16.68%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $57,917 | $77,143 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $141,250 | $54,519 |
| High School Graduate | $37,639 | $52,418 | $18,553 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $48,404 | $48,777 | $0 |
| Overall | $47,500 | $51,886 | $34,464 |
| Some College | $45,396 | $48,462 | $39,583 |
$47,500
Average Earnings
$51,886
Average Male
$34,464
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.51% of Foster township residents speak only English, while 2.49% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.05% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,817 | 461 | 12.08% |
| Multiple | 86 | 34 | 39.53% |
| Hispanic | 129 | 17 | 13.18% |
12.31%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.36%
Male Poverty Rate
14.7%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Foster township is Multiple, with 39.53% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Foster township is White, with 12.08% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.29%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.2%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.16%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 21.03% |
| High School | 19.9% |
| Some College | 8.58% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.95% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 13.61% |
| Male Employed | 3.43% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $69,022 | $81,461 |
| Households | $59,583 | $74,016 |
| Married Families | $78,162 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $34,563 | $44,549 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
54.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.1%
Male Marriage Rate
58.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
262
Number of Veterans
262
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 107 |
| Second Gulf War | 64 |
| First Gulf War | 43 |
| Korea | 25 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 110 |
| 35 to 54 | 62 |
| 65 to 74 | 62 |
| 55 to 64 | 16 |
| 18 to 34 | 12 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 256 | 8.37% |
| Other Race | 6 | 50% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.97%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.4%
Labor Force Participation
60.6%
Employment Rate
4.5%
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
70.23%
Born in Foster township
97.29%
Native Born
2.71%
Foreign Born
0.45%
Non Citizen
2.26%
Naturalized
97.29% of Foster township residents were born in the United States, with 70.23% having been born in Pennsylvania. 0.45% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 3,682 | -37 | -0.99% |
| 2028 | 3,719 | -37 | -0.99% |
| 2027 | 3,756 | -37 | -0.98% |
| 2026 | 3,793 | -37 | -0.97% |
| 2025 | 3,830 | -37 | -0.96% |
| 2024 | 3,867 | -37 | -0.95% |
| 2023 | 3,904 | -37 | -0.94% |
| 2022 | 3,941 | -58 | -1.45% |
| 2021 | 3,999 | -37 | -0.92% |
| 2020 | 4,036 | -3 | -0.07% |
| 2019 | 4,039 | -40 | -0.98% |
| 2018 | 4,079 | -43 | -1.04% |
| 2017 | 4,122 | -9 | -0.22% |
| 2016 | 4,131 | -58 | -1.38% |
| 2015 | 4,189 | -41 | -0.97% |
| 2014 | 4,230 | -22 | -0.52% |
| 2013 | 4,252 | -22 | -0.51% |
| 2012 | 4,274 | -13 | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 4,287 | -17 | -0.39% |
| 2010 | 4,304 | 0 | 0% |