Foster Center, Rhode Island Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 358, Foster Center's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Foster Center is a small community located in Rhode Island, within Providence County. The total population is 358. It ranks as the 31st most populous out of 36 Census-designated places in Rhode Island.

Age Demographics

The median age in Foster Center is 43.6 years. This is 7% higher than the state median of 40.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Foster Center is $78,026. This is 11% lower than the state median of $87,796. It is also 3% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 4.5%. This is 60% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.2%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Foster Center, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $437,000. Housing costs are 8% higher than the state median of $404,200. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.6x. 52.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 18% lower than the state average of 63.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

Every resident counted in Foster Center was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.

Education

19.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 48% lower than the state rate of 37.7%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 84.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Foster Center, Rhode Island is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Rhode Island state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 36 Census-designated places in Rhode Island. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.