Foster, Rhode Island is a small town located in the southwestern part of the state. It has a population of 4,505 and a population density of 93 people per square mile. It is home to many local businesses including Brown's Dairy Farm, Foster General Store, Foster Country Store, and Tom's Poultry Farm. There are plenty of outdoor activities available year round such as camping at the Arcadia Management Area or boating on Spectacle Pond. Various organizations can also be found in Foster like the Foster Grange #33 or the Dearth Memorial Library. Finally, local sporting events like golfing at Foster Country Club or playing softball on Westcott Field are always fun for residents and visitors alike.
The population in Foster is 4,505. There are 89 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Foster is 41.3, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Foster is 2.8, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Foster
- 51.6% are married
- 13.5% are divorced
- 30.1% are married with children
- 13.5% have children, but are single
Race in Foster
- 94.7% are White
- 0.3% are Black
- 0.5% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.9% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 3.6% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander