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Foster Statistics Back to top
- Population (2000): 4,274
- Land Area (2000): 132.451 square kilometers
- Water Area (2000): 1.896 square kilometers
- Local Time(s):
- Area Code(s): 401
- Alias(es) (2003): FOSTER, SCITUATE
Year | Population | Year | Population | Year | Population |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
2001 | 4,317 | 2003 | 4,451 | 2005 | 4,476 |
2002 | 4,361 | 2004 | Not Available | 2006 | 4,469 |
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Houses (2000): 1,578
Foster Population - Urban/Rural
Urban/Rural | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Urban | 0 | 0.00% |
Rural, Farm | 145 | 3.39% |
Rural, Non-farm | 4,129 | 96.61% |
Foster 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 Employment Information Back to top
Employment (2003): 768
Payroll (2003) / (1Q 2003): $16,014,000 / $3,250,000
Foster Labor Force By Month
Year | Labor Force | Employed | Unemployment | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Total | Percent | Rate | |||
1990 | 2,352 | 2,217 | 135 | 5.74% | 57 |
1991 | 2,417 | 2,217 | 200 | 8.28% | 83 |
1992 | 2,507 | 2,288 | 220 | 8.76% | 88 |
1993 | 2,515 | 2,333 | 182 | 7.23% | 72 |
1994 | 2,488 | 2,323 | 165 | 6.64% | 66 |
1995 | 2,349 | 2,197 | 152 | 6.46% | 65 |
1996 | 2,417 | 2,267 | 150 | 6.20% | 62 |
1997 | 2,477 | 2,333 | 145 | 5.83% | 58 |
1998 | 2,486 | 2,366 | 119 | 4.80% | 48 |
1999 | 2,527 | 2,408 | 119 | 4.69% | 47 |
2000 | 2,492 | 2,388 | 104 | 4.19% | 42 |
2001 | 2,525 | 2,403 | 122 | 4.83% | 48 |
2002 | 2,563 | 2,437 | 126 | 4.91% | 49 |
2003 | 2,627 | 2,485 | 142 | 5.42% | 54 |
2004 | 2,616 | 2,465 | 151 | 5.78% | 58 |
2005 | 2,660 | 2,517 | 143 | 5.39% | 54 |
2006 | 2,733 | 2,583 | 150 | 5.47% | 55 |
2007 | 2,744 | 2,593 | 151 | 5.49% | 55 |
2008 | 2,711 | 2,509 | 201 | 7.42% | 74 |
Month | Labor Force | Employed | Unemployment | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Total | Percent | Rate | |||
Jan 2008 | 2,773 | 2,534 | 239 | 8.62% | 86 |
Feb 2008 | 2,730 | 2,511 | 219 | 8.02% | 80 |
Mar 2008 | 2,723 | 2,512 | 211 | 7.75% | 77 |
Apr 2008 | 2,680 | 2,530 | 150 | 5.60% | 56 |
May 2008 | 2,654 | 2,490 | 164 | 6.18% | 62 |
Jun 2008 | 2,700 | 2,517 | 183 | 6.78% | 68 |
Jul 2008 | 2,729 | 2,518 | 211 | 7.73% | 77 |
Aug 2008 | 2,726 | 2,490 | 236 | 8.66% | 87 |
Sep 2008 | 2,681 | 2,483 | 198 | 7.39% | 74 |
Oct, 2008 | -- | -- | -- | --% | -- |
Nov, 2008 | -- | -- | -- | --% | -- |
Dec, 2008 | -- | -- | -- | --% | -- |
Foster Employment By Industry
Male, with percent of employed male population | |||
---|---|---|---|
1. | Construction | 187 | 15.02% |
2. | Public Administration | 82 | 6.59% |
3. | Health Care | 81 | 6.51% |
4. | Educational Services | 79 | 6.35% |
5. | Professional / Scientific / Tech Services | 68 | 5.46% |
6. | Accommodation and Food Services | 55 | 4.42% |
7. | Metal Manufactuing | 45 | 3.61% |
8. | Finance and Insurance | 40 | 3.21% |
9. | Agriculture / Forestry / Fishing / Hunting | 39 | 3.13% |
10. | Repair and Maintenance | 39 | 3.13% |
11. | Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers | 32 | 2.57% |
12. | Computer and Electronic Manufacturing | 30 | 2.41% |
13. | Admin, Support, and Waste Management | 29 | 2.33% |
14. | Building Materials / Hardware / Lawn and Garden Supplies | 29 | 2.33% |
15. | Transportation Equipment Manufacturing | 26 | 2.09% |
16. | Religious / Grantmaking / Civic / Similar Organizations | 25 | 2.01% |
17. | Groceries and Related Products, Wholesale | 22 | 1.77% |
18. | Miscellaneous Manufacturing | 20 | 1.61% |
19. | Food and Beverage Stores | 19 | 1.53% |
20. | Arts / Entertainment / Recreation | 18 | 1.45% |
Female, with percent of employed female population | |||
---|---|---|---|
1. | Health Care | 248 | 23.62% |
2. | Educational Services | 176 | 16.76% |
3. | Public Administration | 64 | 6.10% |
4. | Finance and Insurance | 63 | 6.00% |
5. | Professional / Scientific / Tech Services | 61 | 5.81% |
6. | Personal and Laundry Services | 40 | 3.81% |
7. | Social Assistance | 33 | 3.14% |
8. | Accommodation and Food Services | 29 | 2.76% |
9. | Religious / Grantmaking / Civic / Similar Organizations | 25 | 2.38% |
10. | Arts / Entertainment / Recreation | 17 | 1.62% |
11. | Construction | 15 | 1.43% |
12. | Other Direct Selling Estab | 15 | 1.43% |
13. | Admin, Support, and Waste Management | 14 | 1.33% |
14. | Agriculture / Forestry / Fishing / Hunting | 14 | 1.33% |
15. | Publishing / Movie / Sound Recording Industries | 14 | 1.33% |
16. | Apparel / Piece Goods and Notions, Wholesale | 13 | 1.24% |
17. | Building Materials / Hardware / Lawn and Garden Supplies | 13 | 1.24% |
18. | Food and Beverage Stores | 13 | 1.24% |
19. | Other Transportation | 13 | 1.24% |
20. | Plastics and Rubber Manufacturing | 12 | 1.14% |
Foster Employment By Job
Male, with percent of employed male population | |||
---|---|---|---|
1. | Other Sales and Related Occupations | 83 | 6.67% |
2. | Carpenters | 72 | 5.78% |
3. | Other Management Occupations | 64 | 5.14% |
4. | Metal Workers and Plastic Workers | 47 | 3.78% |
5. | Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 44 | 3.53% |
6. | Vehicle Mechanics | 44 | 3.53% |
7. | Computer Specialists | 42 | 3.37% |
8. | Business Operations Specialists | 40 | 3.21% |
9. | Other Installation / Maintenance | 40 | 3.21% |
10. | Driver / Sales Workers and Truckers | 38 | 3.05% |
11. | Sales Reps / Wholesale and Manufact | 36 | 2.89% |
12. | Other Construction Trades | 35 | 2.81% |
13. | Other Production Occupations | 35 | 2.81% |
14. | Retail Sales, Not cashiers | 30 | 2.41% |
15. | Top Executives | 30 | 2.41% |
16. | Other Office and Admin Support | 29 | 2.33% |
17. | Recording / Scheduling / Dispatching | 27 | 2.17% |
18. | Construction Laborers | 25 | 2.01% |
19. | Cooks and Food Preparation Workers | 24 | 1.93% |
20. | Counselors / Social Workers / Etc. | 23 | 1.85% |
Female, with percent of employed female population | |||
---|---|---|---|
1. | Teachers, Pre/Primary School | 89 | 8.48% |
2. | Secretaries and Admins | 66 | 6.29% |
3. | Other Office and Admin Support | 65 | 6.19% |
4. | Nursing / Psychiatric / Home Health | 63 | 6.00% |
5. | Other Management Occupations | 58 | 5.52% |
6. | Counselors / Social Workers / Etc. | 52 | 4.95% |
7. | Health Technologists and Technicians | 48 | 4.57% |
8. | Registered Nurses | 48 | 4.57% |
9. | Retail Sales, Not cashiers | 32 | 3.05% |
10. | Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 27 | 2.57% |
11. | Financial Clerks, Non-bookkeeping | 27 | 2.57% |
12. | Personal Appearance Workers | 26 | 2.48% |
13. | Bookkeeping / Accounting / Auditing | 24 | 2.29% |
14. | Child Care Workers | 23 | 2.19% |
15. | Waiters and Waitresses | 23 | 2.19% |
16. | Business Operations Specialists | 20 | 1.90% |
17. | Recording / Scheduling / Dispatching | 19 | 1.81% |
18. | Postsecondary Teachers | 18 | 1.71% |
19. | Customer Service Representatives | 17 | 1.62% |
20. | Therapists | 17 | 1.62% |
Foster Hours Worked Per Week In 1999
Hours Per Week | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
35 or more hours | 1,929 | 58.26% |
15-35 hours | 390 | 11.78% |
1-14 hours | 190 | 5.74% |
No regular hours | 802 | 24.22% |
Foster Time Left For Work
Time | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Midnight-4:59 AM | 12 | 0.55% |
5 AM-5:29 AM | 60 | 2.75% |
5:30 AM-5:59 AM | 53 | 2.43% |
6 AM-6:29 AM | 256 | 11.73% |
6:30 AM-6:59 AM | 273 | 12.51% |
7 AM-7:29 AM | 391 | 17.91% |
7:30 AM-7:59 AM | 335 | 15.35% |
8 AM-8:29 AM | 239 | 10.95% |
8:30 AM-8:59 AM | 116 | 5.31% |
9:00 AM-9:59 AM | 116 | 5.31% |
10:00 AM-10:59 AM | 30 | 1.37% |
11:00 AM-11:59 AM | 33 | 1.51% |
Noon-3:59 PM | 138 | 6.32% |
4 PM-11:59 PM | 131 | 6.00% |
Foster Length Of Commute In Minutes
Minutes | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Less than 5 | 29 | 1.33% |
5-9 | 88 | 4.03% |
10-14 | 137 | 6.28% |
15-19 | 161 | 7.38% |
20-24 | 260 | 11.91% |
25-29 | 119 | 5.45% |
30-34 | 570 | 26.11% |
35-39 | 176 | 8.06% |
40-44 | 176 | 8.06% |
45-59 | 307 | 14.06% |
60-89 | 83 | 3.80% |
At least 90 | 77 | 3.53% |
Foster Length Of Commute In Mintues - Public vs. Private Transportation
Minutes | Population (public) | Percent | Population (private) | Percent |
---|---|---|---|---|
Under 30 | 0 | 0.00% | 794 | 36.37% |
30-44 | 5 | 0.23% | 917 | 42.01% |
45-59 | 0 | 0.00% | 307 | 14.06% |
At least 60 | 0 | 0.00% | 160 | 7.33% |
Foster Type Of Commute
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Bicycle | 6 | 0.27% |
Car / truck / van, carpool | 140 | 6.21% |
Car / truck / van, solo | 1,995 | 88.47% |
Motorcycle | 0 | 0.00% |
Other | 7 | 0.31% |
Public transportation | 5 | 0.22% |
Walked | 30 | 1.33% |
Worked at home | 72 | 3.19% |
Foster 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 Family Information Back to top
Households (2000): 1,531 (4,250 people)
Families (2000): 1,200 (3,789 people)
Families where both partners work (2000): 643
People at same address in 1995: 2,892
Foster Household Income in 1999
Income | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Under $10,000 | 56 | 3.66% |
$10,000-$14,999 | 41 | 2.68% |
$15,000-$19,999 | 54 | 3.53% |
$20,000-$24,999 | 94 | 6.14% |
$25,000-$29,999 | 91 | 5.94% |
$30,000-$34,999 | 73 | 4.77% |
$35,000-$39,999 | 67 | 4.38% |
$40,000-$44,999 | 93 | 6.07% |
$45,000-$49,999 | 74 | 4.83% |
$50,000-$59,999 | 128 | 8.36% |
$60,000-$74,999 | 262 | 17.11% |
$75,000-$99,999 | 244 | 15.94% |
$100,000-$124,999 | 152 | 9.93% |
$125,000-$149,999 | 87 | 5.68% |
$150,000-$199,999 | 15 | 0.98% |
$200,000 or more | 0 | 0.00% |
Foster Household Type
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Nonfamily, 1 person | 262 | 17.07% |
Family, 2 people | 488 | 31.79% |
Nonfamily, 2 people | 65 | 4.23% |
Family, 3 people | 261 | 17.00% |
Nonfamily, 3 people | 5 | 0.33% |
Family, 4 people | 271 | 17.65% |
Nonfamily, 4 people | 4 | 0.26% |
Family, 5 people | 120 | 7.82% |
Nonfamily, 5 people | 0 | 0.00% |
Family, 6 people | 36 | 2.35% |
Nonfamily, 6 people | 0 | 0.00% |
Family, 7 or more people | 23 | 1.50% |
Nonfamily, 7 or more people | 0 | 0.00% |
Foster Household Income Type
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Earnings | 1,340 | 30.98% |
Interest / Dividend / Rent | 621 | 14.36% |
Public Assistance | 25 | 0.58% |
Retirement | 274 | 6.33% |
Self Employment | 281 | 6.50% |
Social Security | 371 | 8.58% |
Supplemental Security | 17 | 0.39% |
Wage / Salary | 1,262 | 29.17% |
Other | 135 | 3.12% |
Foster Family Type
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
No children under 18 | 544 | 52.97% |
With children under 18 | 483 | 47.03% |
Foster Marital Status - Male (for those 15+ in 2000)
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Divorced | 127 | 7.49% |
Married | 1,068 | 62.97% |
Never Married | 405 | 23.88% |
Widowed | 96 | 5.66% |
Foster Marital Status - Female (for those 15+ in 2000)
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Divorced | 58 | 3.50% |
Married | 1,196 | 72.18% |
Never Married | 248 | 14.97% |
Widowed | 155 | 9.35% |
Foster 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 Education Information Back to top
Foster Highest Degree Earned (18 or older)
Degree | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Less than 9th grade | 83 | 2.63% |
9th-12th grade, no diploma | 294 | 9.30% |
High school diploma or equivalent | 961 | 30.40% |
Some college, no degree | 694 | 21.96% |
Associate degree | 317 | 10.03% |
Bachelors degree | 428 | 13.54% |
Graduate or professional degree | 384 | 12.15% |
Foster Population In School (3 or older)
School Level | In Public School | Percent | In Private School | Percent | Total | Percent |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Nursery or preschool | 14 | 0.33% | 36 | 0.84% | 50 | 1.17% |
Kindergarten | 64 | 1.50% | 6 | 0.14% | 70 | 1.64% |
Grades 1-4 | 304 | 7.11% | 0 | 0.00% | 304 | 7.11% |
Grades 5-8 | 287 | 6.72% | 7 | 0.16% | 294 | 6.88% |
Grades 9-12 | 230 | 5.38% | 18 | 0.42% | 248 | 5.80% |
Undergrad college | 91 | 2.13% | 35 | 0.82% | 126 | 2.95% |
Graduate or professional school | 41 | 0.96% | 36 | 0.84% | 77 | 1.80% |
Total | 1,031 | 24.12% | 138 | 3.23% | 1,169 | 27.35% |
Foster 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 Business Information Back to top
Number of Businesses (2003): 180
Foster Business Lawyers provide services for corporations, LLCs, partnerships, contracts, franchising and business litigation. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Foster Public Benefits Information Back to top
Foster Above Or Below Poverty Level In 1999
Above/Below | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
At Or Above Poverty Level | 4,107 | 96.64% |
Below Poverty Level | 143 | 3.36% |
Foster 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 Criminal Information Back to top
Foster Crimes Per 1,000 People By Type And Year
Year | Aggravated Assault | Forcible Rape | Murder / Manslaughter | Robbery | Total Violent Crimes | Arson | Burglary | Larceny / Theft | Motor Vehicle Theft | Total Property Crimes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2001 | 0.232 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.232 | 0.000 | 3.938 | 7.181 | 0.232 | 11.350 |
2002 | 0.459 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.459 | 0.000 | 2.981 | 6.879 | 0.688 | 10.548 |
2003 | 0.449 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.449 | 0.225 | 2.247 | 3.819 | 0.674 | 6.740 |
2004 | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
2005 | 0.447 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.447 | 0.000 | 2.458 | 4.468 | 0.223 | 7.149 |
2006 | 0.671 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.671 | 0.000 | 2.685 | 4.699 | 1.566 | 8.951 |
2007 | 0.448 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.224 | 0.672 | 0.000 | 2.686 | 6.492 | 1.343 | 10.522 |
Foster Law Enforcement Employeess
Year | Officers | Civilian |
---|---|---|
2004 | 4 | 7 |
2005 | 4 | 5 |
2006 | 4 | 7 |
2007 | 6 | 7 |
Foster Crime Index
Year | Index |
---|---|
2001 | 50 |
2002 | 48 |
Foster Criminal Lawyers represent defendants in municipal, state and federal criminal proceedings. These lawyers commonly handle cases involving DUI/DWI (drunk driving), drug possession, gun crimes, traffic tickets, violent crimes, sex crimes, theft offenses and white collar crimes. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Foster Immigration & Civil Rights Information Back to top
Foster Population By Age
Age | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
0-9 Years | 550 | 12.87% |
10-19 Years | 650 | 15.21% |
20-29 Years | 288 | 6.74% |
30-39 Years | 664 | 15.54% |
40-49 Years | 868 | 20.31% |
50-59 Years | 648 | 15.16% |
60-69 Years | 284 | 6.64% |
70-79 Years | 210 | 4.91% |
80-89 Years | 90 | 2.11% |
90+ Years | 22 | 0.51% |
Foster Population - Male/Female
Male/Female | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Male | 2,133 | 49.91% |
Female | 2,141 | 50.09% |
Foster Population By Ethnicity
Ethnicity | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Caucasian | 4,138 | 96.82% |
Multiracial | 49 | 1.15% |
Hispanic/Latino | 34 | 0.80% |
Asian | 24 | 0.56% |
Amerindian | 10 | 0.23% |
African-American | 9 | 0.21% |
Other Race | 6 | 0.14% |
Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.09% |
Foster Top Specified Ancestries
Rank | Ancestry | Population | Percent Of Specified Ancestries |
---|---|---|---|
1. | English | 929 | 16.87% |
2. | Irish | 909 | 16.51% |
3. | Italian | 864 | 15.69% |
4. | French Non-Basque | 649 | 11.79% |
5. | German | 363 | 6.59% |
6. | Polish | 310 | 5.63% |
7. | French Canadian | 284 | 5.16% |
8. | Swedish | 277 | 5.03% |
9. | United States Or American | 253 | 4.59% |
10. | Portuguese | 173 | 3.14% |
Foster Top Languages Spoken At Home
Rank | Language | Population | Percent Of Reported Languages |
---|---|---|---|
1. | Only English | 3,900 | 95.99% |
2. | Spanish Or Spanish Creole | 40 | 0.98% |
3. | French | 30 | 0.74% |
4. | Italian | 24 | 0.59% |
5. | German | 24 | 0.59% |
6. | Polish | 24 | 0.59% |
7. | Scandinavian | 8 | 0.20% |
8. | Portuguese / Portuguese Creole | 7 | 0.17% |
9. | Yiddish | 6 | 0.15% |
Foster Citizen Type
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Citizen by birth | 4,203 | 98.34% |
Naturalized immigrant | 51 | 1.19% |
Not a citizen | 20 | 0.47% |
Foster 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 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.
Foster Zip Codes Back to top
Alphabetical | By Population
02825 |