Foster, MI

Neighborhood

Nearby Neighborhoods in Foster

Neighborhood

Ingham, MI

Chesterfield Hills / Glencairn

Square One / Hunter Park East

Pinecrest / Shaw Estates

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024 · © OpenStreetMap contributors·Sources

Demographics of Foster

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

55.7%

Households with Children

14.6%

School Enrollment K-12

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Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 4.5%
School Age (5-17): 5.3%
Young Adults (18-34): 43.8%
Working Age (35-54): 20.4%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 9.8%
Seniors (65+): 16.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 3.0%
High School / GED: 14.7%
Some College or Associate's: 26.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 55.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 9.3%
Single Parents: 5.2%
Couples & Adults: 21.7%
Living Alone: 63.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 70.2%
Hispanic or Latino: 7.2%
Asian: 8.0%
Black or African American: 8.3%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 6.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.3%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Asian Population by Origin

Based on single-race Census responses. Residents who identify with multiple races may not appear here.

East Asian: 40.1%
South Asian: 28.9%
Southeast Asian: 31.0%
Central Asian: 0.0%
Other Asian: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 20.8%
Puerto Rican: 6.2%
Cuban: 20.8%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 28.1%
South American: 6.2%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 18.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 38.3%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.6%
Other White: 61.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 62.8%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.0%
Caribbean: 22.1%
Other Black: 15.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 66.1%
Born in Other U.S. State: 23.4%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 1.6%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 2.8%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 6.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 94.7%
Spanish: 0.8%
European & Indo-European: 1.9%
East & Southeast Asian: 2.6%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 0.8%
Elementary (1-4): 4.0%
Middle School (5-8): 0.4%
High School (9-12): 0.3%
College / Graduate: 20.4%
Not Enrolled: 74.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources