Categories in Foster, Rhode Island
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Foster, Rhode Island
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business | Average Google Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shopping | 23 | 27 years | 4.4 |
| General contractors | 15 | 28 years | 3.4 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 14 | 22 years | 4.7 |
| Health and medical | 12 | 20 years | 5 |
Foster, Rhode Island Facts
| Area | 2.2 mi² |
| Population | 353 |
| Male Population | 177 (50.1%) |
| Female Population | 176 (49.9%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +15.0% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +1.4% |
| Median Age | 45.3 years (Male: 41, Female: 47.9) |
| Area Codes | 401 |
| Neighborhoods | Clayville, Foster, Hope, Elmhurst |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| Lat & Lng | 41.85371, -71.75812 |
| Zip Codes | 02825 |
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Foster, Rhode Island Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 307 | 335 | 348 | 350 | 353 |
| Population Density | 139.8 / mi² | 152.6 / mi² | 158.5 / mi² | 159.4 / mi² | 160.8 / mi² |
Foster, Rhode Island Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 0.6% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foster, Rhode Island | +14% | +4.5% | +0.6% |
| Rhode Island | +7.9% | +2.7% | -0.9% |
| United States | +46.9% | +27.2% | +13.7% |
Foster, Rhode Island Median Age
Median Age: 45.3 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foster, Rhode Island | 45.3 yrs | 47.9 yrs | 41 yrs |
| Rhode Island | 39.9 yrs | 41.3 yrs | 38.1 yrs |
| United States | 37.4 yrs | 38.7 yrs | 36.1 yrs |
Foster, Rhode Island Population Density
Population Density: 161 / mi²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foster, Rhode Island | 353 | 2.196 sq mi | 161 / mi² |
| Rhode Island | 1 million | 1,544.9 sq mi | 675 / mi² |
| United States | 321.6 million | 3,796,740.8 sq mi | 84.7 / mi² |
Foster, Rhode Island Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 0 to 2100
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Foster, Rhode Island
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Foster, Rhode Island CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foster, Rhode Island | 6,977 tn | 19.76 tn | 3,177 tons/mi² |
| Rhode Island | 14,716,552 tn | 14.11 tn | 9,526 tons/mi² |
| United States | 5,664,619,810 tn | 17.62 tn | 1,492 tons/mi² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 6,977 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 19.76 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/mi²/year) | 3,177 tons/mi² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Cyclone | High (8) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, International Bank for Reconstruction and Development - The World Bank, and United Nations Environment Programme Global Resource Information Database Geneva - UNEP/GRID-Geneva. 2005. Global Cyclone Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4CZ353K.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12/15 | 11:36 AM | 3.3 | 16.7 km | 5,400 m | 0km NE of Wauregan, Connecticut | usgs.gov |
| 6/16/00 | 4:02 AM | 3.3 | 92.2 km | 9,800 m | southern New England | usgs.gov |
| 3/22/96 | 8:22 PM | 3.1 | 46.6 km | 11,900 m | southern New England | usgs.gov |
| 10/2/94 | 2:36 PM | 3.3 | 67.9 km | 10,000 m | southern New England | usgs.gov |
| 10/2/94 | 11:27 AM | 3.7 | 69.6 km | 10,000 m | southern New England | usgs.gov |
| 8/24/89 | 3:56 PM | 3 | 76.3 km | 5,000 m | southern New England | usgs.gov |
| 10/15/85 | 8:00 PM | 3 | 74.1 km | 2,000 m | southern New England | usgs.gov |
| 6/17/82 | 2:14 PM | 3 | 64.3 km | 2,000 m | southern New England | usgs.gov |
| 1/27/82 | 6:50 PM | 3 | 65.5 km | 2,000 m | southern New England | usgs.gov |
| 12/20/77 | 5:44 PM | 3.1 | 87.9 km | 0 m | southern New England | usgs.gov |
Foster, Rhode Island
Foster is a town in Providence County, Rhode Island, in the United States. The population was 4,606 at the 2010 census.
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