What is the population of Foster, Nebraska?

Foster has a population of approximately 50 according to the latest available open data.

Where is Foster, Nebraska located?

Foster is located in Nebraska, United States, at approximate coordinates 42.2747°, -97.6651°.

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Foster

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Foster

Total population

Median home value

Bachelor's+

Median income

Elevation500 m

Land area0.58 km²

Weather60°F · Areas Of Fog

Coordinates42.27°, -97.67°

Demographic figures from US Census Bureau · ACS 5-year estimates. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

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Active weather alerts

Dense Fog Advisory · Moderate
Dense Fog Advisory issued September 30 at 1:47AM CDT until September 30 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE

Source: NOAA National Weather Service.

City facts

Elevation

500 m

Area

0.58 km²

Facts from Wikidata (CC0).

Overview

Foster is a village in Pierce County, Nebraska, United States. It is part of the Norfolk, Nebraska Micropolitan Statistical Area. As of the 2020 census, Foster had a population of 42.

History & geography

History

A post office was established in Foster in 1886, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 2002. The community was named for George Foster, an original owner of the town site.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of , all land.

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Demographics & economy

Median age

39.8

Median home value

—

Housing units

Poverty rate

16%

Unemployment

Race & ethnicity

White

100%

Black

Asian

Hispanic

Source: US Census Bureau — American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.

Geography

Latitude

42.2747

Longitude

-97.6651

Water area

—

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Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.

Climate

Current forecast

Overnight

60°F

Areas Of Fog

Wednesday

71°F

Widespread Fog then Chance Rain Showers

Wednesday Night

59°F

Chance Rain Showers

Thursday

63°F

Partly Sunny

Thursday Night

47°F

Partly Cloudy

Friday

61°F

Sunny

Forecast for Foster, NE from NOAA NWS API.

Air quality

Industrial & pollution facilities

Natural hazard risk

Health (adults)

Walkability

Amenities nearby

Wildlife & biodiversity

Observations (last 5 yrs, 10 mi)

12,473

Distinct species (top 10)

Most-observed species

Red-winged Blackbird
Agelaius phoeniceus (Linnaeus, 1766) · Aves
513
American Robin
Turdus migratorius Linnaeus, 1766 · Aves
509
Mourning Dove
Zenaida macroura (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
413
Western Meadowlark
Sturnella neglecta Audubon, 1844 · Aves
318
Common Grackle
Quiscalus quiscula (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
317
Brown-headed Cowbird
Molothrus ater (Boddaert, 1783) · Aves
310
Ring-necked Pheasant
Phasianus colchicus Linnaeus, 1758 · Aves
293
Killdeer
Charadrius vociferus Linnaeus, 1758 · Aves
252

Citizen-science & research observations from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF).

Schools

Total

Elementary

Middle

High

Other

Largest nearby schools

PIERCE JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL
High · PIERCE · 346 students · 13.8:1 ratio
PIERCE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Elementary · PIERCE · 344 students · 15:1 ratio
PLAINVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Elementary · PLAINVIEW · 203 students · 13.5:1 ratio
PLAINVIEW SECONDARY SCHOOL
High · PLAINVIEW · 143 students · 8.9:1 ratio
OSMOND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Elementary · OSMOND · 89 students · 12.7:1 ratio
OSMOND HIGH SCHOOL
High · OSMOND · 81 students · 10.1:1 ratio

Public K–12 schools within ~10 mi from Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES Common Core of Data, 2022).