Foster City
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Foster City Statistics Back to top
- Population (2000): 28,803
- Land Area (2000): 9.733 square kilometers
- Water Area (2000): 41.892 square kilometers
- Average Daily / Average High Temperature In Fahrenheit (Celsius) In January (1961-1990): 48.7186 (9.3) / (-17.8)
- Average Daily / Average High Temperature In Fahrenheit (Celsius) In July (1961-1990): 68.7186 (20.4) / 83.4186 (28.6)
- Average Annual Heating Degree Days (1961-1990): 2,563
- Average Annual Cooling Degree Days (1961-1990): 486
- Average Annual Precipitation (1961-1990): 20 inches
Houses (2000): 12,009
Very Low Income (VLI) Owner Households (2000): 477
Very Low Income (VLI) Renter Households (2000): 536
Foster City Real Estate Lawyers provide services for home buying/selling, commercial real estate, leases, landlord tenant, construction, land use and zoning laws. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Foster City Employment Information Back to top
Foster City Labor Force By Month
Year | Labor Force | Employed | Unemployment | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Total | Percent | Rate | |||
1990 | 18,389 | 17,999 | 390 | 2.12% | 21 |
1991 | 18,138 | 17,553 | 585 | 3.23% | 32 |
1992 | 18,189 | 17,432 | 757 | 4.16% | 42 |
1993 | 18,211 | 17,454 | 757 | 4.15% | 42 |
1994 | 18,290 | 17,593 | 697 | 3.81% | 38 |
1995 | 18,174 | 17,554 | 620 | 3.41% | 34 |
1996 | 18,588 | 18,073 | 515 | 2.77% | 28 |
1997 | 19,069 | 18,649 | 420 | 2.20% | 22 |
1998 | 19,458 | 19,072 | 386 | 1.98% | 20 |
1999 | 19,659 | 19,344 | 314 | 1.60% | 16 |
2000 | 17,586 | 17,220 | 366 | 2.08% | 21 |
2001 | 17,304 | 16,823 | 481 | 2.78% | 28 |
2002 | 16,640 | 15,949 | 692 | 4.16% | 42 |
2003 | 16,187 | 15,494 | 692 | 4.28% | 43 |
2004 | 16,007 | 15,437 | 570 | 3.56% | 35 |
2005 | 16,021 | 15,521 | 500 | 3.12% | 31 |
2006 | 16,301 | 15,864 | 438 | 2.68% | 27 |
2007 | 16,714 | 16,249 | 464 | 2.78% | 28 |
2008 | 17,007 | 16,449 | 558 | 3.28% | 33 |
Month | Labor Force | Employed | Unemployment | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Total | Percent | Rate | |||
Jan 2008 | 16,841 | 16,342 | 499 | 2.96% | 30 |
Feb 2008 | 16,845 | 16,368 | 477 | 2.83% | 28 |
Mar 2008 | 16,915 | 16,399 | 516 | 3.05% | 31 |
Apr 2008 | 16,946 | 16,458 | 488 | 2.88% | 29 |
May 2008 | 16,988 | 16,454 | 534 | 3.14% | 31 |
Jun 2008 | 17,091 | 16,499 | 592 | 3.46% | 35 |
Jul 2008 | 17,171 | 16,533 | 638 | 3.72% | 37 |
Aug 2008 | 17,146 | 16,499 | 647 | 3.77% | 38 |
Sep 2008 | 17,117 | 16,486 | 631 | 3.69% | 37 |
Oct, 2008 | -- | -- | -- | --% | -- |
Nov, 2008 | -- | -- | -- | --% | -- |
Dec, 2008 | -- | -- | -- | --% | -- |
Foster City Employment By Industry
Male, with percent of employed male population | |||
---|---|---|---|
1. | Professional / Scientific / Tech Services | 1,768 | 19.96% |
2. | Computer and Electronic Manufacturing | 789 | 8.91% |
3. | Finance and Insurance | 652 | 7.36% |
4. | Construction | 475 | 5.36% |
5. | Radio, Television, and Computer Stores | 433 | 4.89% |
6. | Air Transportation | 325 | 3.67% |
7. | Info Services and Data Processing | 311 | 3.51% |
8. | Accommodation and Food Services | 308 | 3.48% |
9. | Educational Services | 258 | 2.91% |
10. | Public Administration | 251 | 2.83% |
11. | Health Care | 250 | 2.82% |
12. | Admin, Support, and Waste Management | 231 | 2.61% |
13. | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 196 | 2.21% |
14. | Broadcasting and Telecommunications | 179 | 2.02% |
15. | Other Transportation | 166 | 1.87% |
16. | Chemical Manufacturing | 147 | 1.66% |
17. | Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers | 138 | 1.56% |
18. | Food and Beverage Stores | 118 | 1.33% |
19. | Publishing / Movie / Sound Recording Industries | 107 | 1.21% |
20. | Arts / Entertainment / Recreation | 103 | 1.16% |
Female, with percent of employed female population | |||
---|---|---|---|
1. | Professional / Scientific / Tech Services | 1,093 | 15.20% |
2. | Educational Services | 766 | 10.65% |
3. | Finance and Insurance | 703 | 9.77% |
4. | Health Care | 672 | 9.34% |
5. | Computer and Electronic Manufacturing | 324 | 4.50% |
6. | Admin, Support, and Waste Management | 295 | 4.10% |
7. | Accommodation and Food Services | 211 | 2.93% |
8. | Air Transportation | 205 | 2.85% |
9. | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 205 | 2.85% |
10. | Radio, Television, and Computer Stores | 201 | 2.79% |
11. | Info Services and Data Processing | 181 | 2.52% |
12. | Miscellaneous Manufacturing | 154 | 2.14% |
13. | Public Administration | 148 | 2.06% |
14. | Department and Other General Stores | 138 | 1.92% |
15. | Social Assistance | 135 | 1.88% |
16. | Arts / Entertainment / Recreation | 122 | 1.70% |
17. | Personal and Laundry Services | 107 | 1.49% |
18. | Chemical Manufacturing | 105 | 1.46% |
19. | Religious / Grantmaking / Civic / Similar Organizations | 100 | 1.39% |
20. | Broadcasting and Telecommunications | 95 | 1.32% |
Foster City Employment By Job
Male, with percent of employed male population | |||
---|---|---|---|
1. | Computer Specialists | 1,479 | 16.70% |
2. | Other Management Occupations | 831 | 9.38% |
3. | Top Executives | 669 | 7.55% |
4. | Engineers | 511 | 5.77% |
5. | Other Sales and Related Occupations | 463 | 5.23% |
6. | Sales Reps / Wholesale and Manufact | 428 | 4.83% |
7. | Business Operations Specialists | 331 | 3.74% |
8. | Operations Managers Non Finance | 262 | 2.96% |
9. | Retail Sales, Not cashiers | 252 | 2.84% |
10. | Advertising / Marketing / PR / Sales | 236 | 2.66% |
11. | Life and Physical Scientists | 228 | 2.57% |
12. | Other Installation / Maintenance | 191 | 2.16% |
13. | Financial Managers | 126 | 1.42% |
14. | Other Financial Specialists | 125 | 1.41% |
15. | Customer Service Representatives | 123 | 1.39% |
16. | Vehicle Mechanics | 120 | 1.35% |
17. | Accountants and Auditors | 113 | 1.28% |
18. | Cashiers | 113 | 1.28% |
19. | Art and Design Workers | 112 | 1.26% |
20. | Lawyers | 104 | 1.17% |
Female, with percent of employed female population | |||
---|---|---|---|
1. | Other Management Occupations | 497 | 6.91% |
2. | Computer Specialists | 442 | 6.14% |
3. | Other Office and Admin Support | 425 | 5.91% |
4. | Secretaries and Admins | 408 | 5.67% |
5. | Teachers, Pre/Primary School | 408 | 5.67% |
6. | Business Operations Specialists | 375 | 5.21% |
7. | Other Sales and Related Occupations | 351 | 4.88% |
8. | Accountants and Auditors | 311 | 4.32% |
9. | Sales Reps / Wholesale and Manufact | 286 | 3.98% |
10. | Advertising / Marketing / PR / Sales | 215 | 2.99% |
11. | Operations Managers Non Finance | 208 | 2.89% |
12. | Registered Nurses | 195 | 2.71% |
13. | Bookkeeping / Accounting / Auditing | 184 | 2.56% |
14. | Financial Managers | 170 | 2.36% |
15. | Top Executives | 134 | 1.86% |
16. | Informaion and Record Clerks, Not Customer Service | 133 | 1.85% |
17. | Media and Communications Workers | 129 | 1.79% |
18. | Customer Service Representatives | 122 | 1.70% |
19. | Retail Sales, Not cashiers | 122 | 1.70% |
20. | Other Teachers / Instructors / Librarians | 104 | 1.45% |
Foster City Hours Worked Per Week In 1999
Hours Per Week | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
35 or more hours | 14,676 | 62.84% |
15-35 hours | 2,305 | 9.87% |
1-14 hours | 615 | 2.63% |
No regular hours | 5,757 | 24.65% |
Foster City Time Left For Work
Time | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Midnight-4:59 AM | 204 | 1.34% |
5 AM-5:29 AM | 214 | 1.40% |
5:30 AM-5:59 AM | 276 | 1.81% |
6 AM-6:29 AM | 668 | 4.38% |
6:30 AM-6:59 AM | 1,234 | 8.09% |
7 AM-7:29 AM | 2,335 | 15.30% |
7:30 AM-7:59 AM | 2,637 | 17.28% |
8 AM-8:29 AM | 2,827 | 18.53% |
8:30 AM-8:59 AM | 1,350 | 8.85% |
9:00 AM-9:59 AM | 1,778 | 11.65% |
10:00 AM-10:59 AM | 613 | 4.02% |
11:00 AM-11:59 AM | 225 | 1.47% |
Noon-3:59 PM | 553 | 3.62% |
4 PM-11:59 PM | 346 | 2.27% |
Foster City Length Of Commute In Minutes
Minutes | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Less than 5 | 270 | 1.77% |
5-9 | 1,221 | 8.00% |
10-14 | 1,933 | 12.67% |
15-19 | 1,937 | 12.69% |
20-24 | 2,482 | 16.26% |
25-29 | 1,013 | 6.64% |
30-34 | 2,242 | 14.69% |
35-39 | 526 | 3.45% |
40-44 | 835 | 5.47% |
45-59 | 1,732 | 11.35% |
60-89 | 844 | 5.53% |
At least 90 | 225 | 1.47% |
Foster City Length Of Commute In Mintues - Public vs. Private Transportation
Minutes | Population (public) | Percent | Population (private) | Percent |
---|---|---|---|---|
Under 30 | 55 | 0.36% | 8,801 | 57.67% |
30-44 | 46 | 0.30% | 3,557 | 23.31% |
45-59 | 150 | 0.98% | 1,582 | 10.37% |
At least 60 | 317 | 2.08% | 752 | 4.93% |
Foster City Type Of Commute
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Bicycle | 106 | 0.67% |
Car / truck / van, carpool | 1,304 | 8.24% |
Car / truck / van, solo | 12,984 | 82.03% |
Motorcycle | 24 | 0.15% |
Other | 73 | 0.46% |
Public transportation | 568 | 3.59% |
Walked | 201 | 1.27% |
Worked at home | 569 | 3.59% |
Foster City Employment Lawyers handle cases involving employment contracts, severance agreements, OSHA, workers compensation, ADA, race, sex, pregnancy, national-orgin, sexual orientation and age discrimination, sexual harassment, hours & wages and overtime issues. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Foster City Family Information Back to top
Households (2000): 11,611 (28,717 people)
Families (2000): 7,939 (23,570 people)
Families where both partners work (2000): 3,571
People at same address in 1995: 13,586
Foster City Household Income in 1999
Income | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Under $10,000 | 278 | 2.39% |
$10,000-$14,999 | 171 | 1.47% |
$15,000-$19,999 | 146 | 1.26% |
$20,000-$24,999 | 205 | 1.77% |
$25,000-$29,999 | 140 | 1.21% |
$30,000-$34,999 | 285 | 2.45% |
$35,000-$39,999 | 376 | 3.24% |
$40,000-$44,999 | 365 | 3.14% |
$45,000-$49,999 | 364 | 3.13% |
$50,000-$59,999 | 759 | 6.54% |
$60,000-$74,999 | 1,113 | 9.59% |
$75,000-$99,999 | 1,929 | 16.61% |
$100,000-$124,999 | 1,835 | 15.80% |
$125,000-$149,999 | 1,070 | 9.22% |
$150,000-$199,999 | 1,338 | 11.52% |
$200,000 or more | 1,237 | 10.65% |
Foster City Household Type
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Nonfamily, 1 person | 2,739 | 23.59% |
Family, 2 people | 3,428 | 29.52% |
Nonfamily, 2 people | 790 | 6.80% |
Family, 3 people | 2,060 | 17.74% |
Nonfamily, 3 people | 107 | 0.92% |
Family, 4 people | 1,672 | 14.40% |
Nonfamily, 4 people | 36 | 0.31% |
Family, 5 people | 570 | 4.91% |
Nonfamily, 5 people | 6 | 0.05% |
Family, 6 people | 135 | 1.16% |
Nonfamily, 6 people | 5 | 0.04% |
Family, 7 or more people | 63 | 0.54% |
Nonfamily, 7 or more people | 2 | 0.02% |
Foster City Household Income Type
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Earnings | 10,388 | 31.25% |
Interest / Dividend / Rent | 6,540 | 19.67% |
Public Assistance | 107 | 0.32% |
Retirement | 1,547 | 4.65% |
Self Employment | 1,596 | 4.80% |
Social Security | 1,919 | 5.77% |
Supplemental Security | 190 | 0.57% |
Wage / Salary | 10,066 | 30.28% |
Other | 890 | 2.68% |
Foster City Family Type
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
No children under 18 | 3,813 | 55.37% |
With children under 18 | 3,074 | 44.63% |
Foster City Marital Status - Male (for those 15+ in 2000)
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Divorced | 834 | 7.32% |
Married | 7,408 | 65.01% |
Never Married | 2,994 | 26.27% |
Widowed | 159 | 1.40% |
Foster City Marital Status - Female (for those 15+ in 2000)
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Divorced | 1,252 | 10.22% |
Married | 7,417 | 60.55% |
Never Married | 2,723 | 22.23% |
Widowed | 857 | 7.00% |
Foster City Family Lawyers help clients with family law issues, such as marriage, divorce, domestic partnerships, adoptions, paternity, annulment, child support, custody, division of property, alimony, palimony, restraining orders, spousal support, uncontested divorce and visitation rights. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Foster City Education Information Back to top
Foster City Highest Degree Earned (18 or older)
Degree | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Less than 9th grade | 323 | 1.42% |
9th-12th grade, no diploma | 758 | 3.34% |
High school diploma or equivalent | 2,548 | 11.21% |
Some college, no degree | 4,309 | 18.96% |
Associate degree | 1,671 | 7.35% |
Bachelors degree | 7,934 | 34.91% |
Graduate or professional degree | 5,185 | 22.81% |
Foster City Population In School (3 or older)
School Level | In Public School | Percent | In Private School | Percent | Total | Percent |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Nursery or preschool | 97 | 0.34% | 339 | 1.18% | 436 | 1.51% |
Kindergarten | 310 | 1.08% | 40 | 0.14% | 350 | 1.22% |
Grades 1-4 | 1,239 | 4.30% | 185 | 0.64% | 1,424 | 4.94% |
Grades 5-8 | 1,392 | 4.83% | 77 | 0.27% | 1,469 | 5.10% |
Grades 9-12 | 1,112 | 3.86% | 202 | 0.70% | 1,314 | 4.56% |
Undergrad college | 1,233 | 4.28% | 162 | 0.56% | 1,395 | 4.84% |
Graduate or professional school | 275 | 0.95% | 255 | 0.89% | 530 | 1.84% |
Total | 5,658 | 19.64% | 1,260 | 4.37% | 6,918 | 24.02% |
Foster City Education Lawyers represent colleges, school districts, other educational institutions, and students in the practice of education law. They handle issues related to No Child Left Behind, special education, and disability rights. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Foster City Business Information Back to top
Wholesale trade sales (2002): $2,665,941,000
Retail sales (2002): $249,159,000
Accommodation and foodservices sales (2002): $55,825,000
Foster City Business Lawyers provide services for corporations, LLCs, partnerships, contracts, franchising and business litigation. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Foster City Public Benefits Information Back to top
Foster City Above Or Below Poverty Level In 1999
Above/Below | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
At Or Above Poverty Level | 27,885 | 97.14% |
Below Poverty Level | 820 | 2.86% |
Foster City Public Benefits Lawyers assess the range of local, state and federal government benefits to which their clients may be entitled and help them apply for such programs, as well as appeal decisions denying such benefits to their clients. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Foster City Immigration & Civil Rights Information Back to top
Foster City Population By Age
Age | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
0-9 Years | 3,421 | 11.88% |
10-19 Years | 3,110 | 10.80% |
20-29 Years | 3,561 | 12.36% |
30-39 Years | 5,358 | 18.60% |
40-49 Years | 4,788 | 16.62% |
50-59 Years | 4,282 | 14.87% |
60-69 Years | 2,341 | 8.13% |
70-79 Years | 1,371 | 4.76% |
80-89 Years | 509 | 1.77% |
90+ Years | 62 | 0.22% |
Foster City Population - Male/Female
Male/Female | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Male | 14,165 | 49.18% |
Female | 14,638 | 50.82% |
Foster City Population By Ethnicity
Ethnicity | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Caucasian | 16,090 | 55.86% |
Asian | 9,339 | 32.42% |
Hispanic/Latino | 1,531 | 5.32% |
Multiracial | 994 | 3.45% |
African-American | 595 | 2.07% |
Pacific Islander | 156 | 0.54% |
Other Race | 69 | 0.24% |
Amerindian | 29 | 0.10% |
Foster City Top Specified Ancestries
Rank | Ancestry | Population | Percent Of Specified Ancestries |
---|---|---|---|
1. | German | 3,167 | 15.88% |
2. | English | 2,480 | 12.43% |
3. | Irish | 2,329 | 11.68% |
4. | Italian | 1,857 | 9.31% |
5. | Russian | 1,041 | 5.22% |
6. | French Non-Basque | 978 | 4.90% |
7. | Polish | 771 | 3.87% |
8. | United States Or American | 686 | 3.44% |
9. | Scottish | 630 | 3.16% |
10. | Swedish | 510 | 2.56% |
Foster City Top Languages Spoken At Home
Rank | Language | Population | Percent Of Reported Languages |
---|---|---|---|
1. | Only English | 16,380 | 60.41% |
2. | Chinese | 3,403 | 12.55% |
3. | Spanish Or Spanish Creole | 1,063 | 3.92% |
4. | Japanese | 931 | 3.43% |
5. | Other Asian | 755 | 2.78% |
6. | Russian | 700 | 2.58% |
7. | Tagalog | 557 | 2.05% |
8. | Hindi | 545 | 2.01% |
9. | Arabic | 318 | 1.17% |
10. | French | 313 | 1.15% |
Foster City Citizen Type
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Citizen by birth | 18,662 | 64.79% |
Naturalized immigrant | 4,928 | 17.11% |
Not a citizen | 5,213 | 18.10% |
Foster City Immigration Lawyers help clients navigate through the federal immigration process. They help workers secure temporary visas (H1-B, fiances obtain K-1 visas, and permanent immigrants apply for Green Cards or citizenship. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Foster City Civil Rights Lawyers represent clients who have been illegally discriminated against on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability and national origin. If you have suffered employment discrimination, sexual harassment, or have been treated differently by a hotel, restaurant, or other public accommodation, a civil rights lawyer can help you determine whether your rights were violated and what types of redress are available. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.